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How much do director network observability jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for director network observability in the United States is $130,243.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,500.00 and $148,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical challenges faced by a Director of Network Observability, and how can they be addressed?

A Director of Network Observability often encounters challenges such as integrating diverse monitoring tools, ensuring real-time visibility across complex hybrid networks, and managing large volumes of data from various sources. Addressing these requires fostering collaboration between network, security, and operations teams, standardizing data collection practices, and investing in scalable observability platforms. Maintaining clear communication with stakeholders and staying updated on emerging technologies are also crucial for effectively overcoming these obstacles.

What is the difference between Director Network Observability vs Network Engineer?

AspectDirector Network ObservabilityNetwork Engineer
ResponsibilitiesOversees network monitoring, analytics, and strategy to ensure network performance and reliabilityDesigns, implements, and maintains network infrastructure and configurations
Required SkillsNetwork monitoring tools, data analysis, leadership, strategic planningNetwork protocols, troubleshooting, hardware/software configuration
CertificationsCCNP, CCDP, or equivalent; often advanced certificationsCCNA, CCNP, or equivalent
Work EnvironmentStrategic, cross-team collaboration, often managerial oversightHands-on technical work, on-site or remote

While both roles focus on network performance, the Director Network Observability primarily manages monitoring strategies and analytics at a higher level, whereas the Network Engineer handles the technical implementation and maintenance of network systems.

What does a Director of Network Observability do?

A Director of Network Observability oversees the strategy, deployment, and management of tools and processes that monitor and analyze the performance, health, and security of an organization's network infrastructure. They lead teams responsible for ensuring network visibility, identifying issues proactively, and providing actionable insights to maintain optimal network operations. This role often collaborates with IT, security, and engineering teams to implement observability solutions, improve incident response, and support business continuity. The Director also evaluates new technologies and industry trends to enhance the organization's observability capabilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Director of Network Observability, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director of Network Observability, you need deep expertise in network engineering, monitoring strategies, and a strong background in computer science or information technology, often supplemented by a relevant bachelor's or master's degree. Familiarity with network performance monitoring tools (like SolarWinds, Nagios, or Datadog), cloud platforms, and certifications such as CCNP or AWS Certified Solutions Architect is highly valuable. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills help drive cross-functional initiatives and mentor technical teams. These competencies ensure robust network visibility and resilience, enabling proactive issue detection and optimal performance in complex network environments.
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Infographic showing various Director Network Observability job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 78% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $130,243 per year, or $62.6 per hour.
Director, Network Systems Engineering

Director, Network Systems Engineering

McKesson Corporation

Richmond, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago


McKesson rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 208 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

41st of 73 rated pharmaceutical


Job description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve - we care.
What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you.
Minimum Requirements
Typically requires 15+ years of professional experience and 6+ years of diversified leadership, planning, communication, organization, and people motivation skills (or equivalent experience).
Proven track record leading large-scale cloud migrations or enterprise infrastructure transformations - including carve-outs, M&A integrations, or equivalent high-complexity programs.
Direct experience with GCP infrastructure (VPC, Cloud Interconnect, Cloud SQL, Snowflake, Databricks, GKE, Cloud Monitoring) or equivalent AWS/Azure with demonstrated GCP transition capability.
Broad infrastructure domain expertise across network engineering, cloud architecture, database management (Oracle, SQL Server, Cloud SQL), and storage systems.
Experience designing and leading migration wave programs across multi-site physical environments (distribution centers, warehouses, campuses - with demonstrated operational sensitivity.
Knowledge of ITIL and IT service management.
Proven ability to lead and manage diverse teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Critical Skills
  • Network: Expert-level knowledge of network design principles like LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, MPLS, BGP, VPN, cloud networking, QoS, and Zero Trust access patterns.
  • Cloud (GCP): VPC, Shared VPC, Cloud Interconnect, Cloud VPN, Cloud Router (BGP), Cloud NAT, Cloud DNS, Cloud Armor, VPC Service Controls, Network Intelligence Center, GKE, Cloud Run, Apigee.
  • Security: Firewall design and policy migration (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/FTD), IAM, encryption, DDoS protection, intrusion detection, and compliance frameworks (SOC 2, HIPAA, NIST).
  • Infrastructure as Code: Terraform for cloud resource provisioning; Git-based infrastructure change management; CI/CD pipeline integration for infrastructure deployments.
  • Observability: Cloud Monitoring, VPC Flow Logs, Cloud Trace, network monitoring platforms (SolarWinds, Grafana, or equivalent), ITIL-aligned incident and problem management.
  • Emerging Technologies: SD-WAN, IoT device network management, edge computing awareness, container networking (GKE), and service mesh fundamentals.

Additional Skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence with technical teams, business leaders, and external partners.
  • Strategic thinker with a strong analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities.
  • Proven track record of overseeing a portfolio of multiple projects and experience leading large scale global transformation program at a company with global footprint.
  • Strong change manager. Comfortable with change, especially that which arises through transformation. Able to lead a team effectively through times of change.
  • Positive and flexible attitude to enable adjusting to different needs in an ever-changing environment
  • Experience with data in the drug supply chain and commercial domain within healthcare, pharma is a plus
  • Strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills; comfortable managing trade-offs
  • Ability to lead others without direct authority
  • Highly influential and ability to educate stakeholders on the role of data and its purpose in the business
  • Teams up and collaborates for speed, agility, delivery excellence and innovation
  • Strong negotiation and decision-making skills

About McKesson Medical-Surgical
McKesson Medical-Surgical (MMS) is a subsidiary and publicly reported segment of the McKesson Corporation. MMS distributes medical-surgical supplies, pharmaceuticals, diagnostic equipment and supplies, along with other solutions and services to virtually every type of healthcare setting and provider outside of the traditional hospital. These markets - often referred to as Alternate Care or Non-Acute Care - include physician offices, surgery centers, long-term care providers, laboratories, home health and hospice agencies, health systems, government facilities and online marketplaces and retailers.
Alternate Care markets are growing rapidly and MMS is proud to be a leader in this space. With a team of approximately 8,000 employees, a network of 15 distribution centers and approximately 900 delivery vehicles, we partner with more than 2,200 leading manufacturers and serve over 200,000 customer accounts across the U.S. Our catalog includes more than 280,000 SKUs of branded and private-label medical-surgical products - from bandages to specialty pharmaceuticals and COVID-19 tests.
Looking Ahead: A New Chapter for MMS
McKesson has announced its intent to separate MMS into an independent company by taking it public through an initial public offering (IPO). The separation could be completed by the second half of calendar year 2027, pending market factors and regulatory approvals. This is an exciting evolution that builds on MMS's strong foundation and proven leadership in the Alternate Care space. As a standalone company, MMS would be positioned to unlock new opportunities to innovate, grow and lead with even greater agility and focus. We will also continue to be one of the largest medical-surgical distributors in the U.S., with over $11B in annual sales. This separation would accelerate our mission and empower us to shape a future defined by customer-centricity, bold thinking and operational excellence. For job seekers, it's a unique moment to join a team that's already making a meaningful impact and leading the way in shaping the future of healthcare delivery in Alternate Care settings - with even greater opportunity ahead as we prepare to become an independent company.
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.
Our Base Pay Range for this position
$138,000 - $230,000
McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson's (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:
McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.
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McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.
McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson's full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.
McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) Disability_Accommodation@McKesson.com or (Canada) Accessibility@mckesson.ca. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.
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