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Position Summary

As the Principal Application Security Engineer - Threat Research, you will sit at the forefront of securing modern healthcare technology, combining deep engineering expertise with advanced threat research to protect applications and sensitive data at scale. The position drives the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of security across complex environments. By embedding security directly into development pipelines and leveraging automation, this role ensures resilience, scalability, and integrity across the full software lifecycle.

Equally critical, this role contributes to the broader mission of transforming how healthcare data is secured, owned, and trusted. It plays a key part in advancing security practices through research, innovation, and mentorship-elevating engineering teams while shaping how secure systems are built across the enterprise. The impact extends beyond technology, helping enable a future where healthcare innovation is delivered with confidence, accountability, and a strong foundation of security.

• Develop and enforce engineering security policies and standards.
• Develop and enforce data security policies and standards.
• Drive security awareness across the organization.
• Lead the development and enforcement of comprehensive security policies and standards, integrating advanced security practices throughout the software development lifecycle to mitigate risks and align with industry-leading security protocols.

• Collaborate with Engineering and Business teams to develop secure engineering practices.
• Act as a pivotal security leader, driving the integration of secure engineering practices across the organization while liaising with senior management to ensure a cohesive security strategy that aligns with business objectives.

• Analyze, develop, and configure security solutions across multi-cloud, on-premises, and colocation environments, ensuring application security, integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data.
• Lead security testing, vulnerability analysis, and documentation.
• Spearhead the evaluation and strategic deployment of cutting-edge security solutions, emphasizing scalability, performance, and adaptability, to fortify the organization\'s defense against evolving threats.

• Participate in operational on-call duties to support a 24/7 infrastructure across multiple regions and environments (cloud, on-premises, colocation).
• Lead by example in incident response situations, orchestrating rapid and effective responses while leveraging these experiences to bolster future resilience and response strategies.

• Demonstrated leadership skills with developing a comprehensive mentorship program for junior engineers, including organizing regular training sessions to elevate the team\'s technical and security skills. This role requires a commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

• Proven track record with participation in security research and the exploration of next-generation security tools and practices. This includes encouraging the team to engage with the wider security community, contributing to open-source projects, and staying well-informed of emerging threats and innovative defense mechanisms.

• Play a key role in the strategic planning of the organization\'s security roadmap, including conducting thorough risk assessments, allocating budgets for security initiatives, and aligning long-term security strategies with overarching business goals. This responsibility includes advocating for security within the company and ensuring that security considerations are paramount in all technology decisions.

• 10+ years of experience in developing and deploying security technologies.
• 7+ years of experience with one or more general-purpose programming/script languages including but not limited to: Java, C/C++, C#, Python, JavaScript, Shell Script, PowerShell.
• 5+ years of with Public Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP) & Network Security.
• 5+ years of experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Security-as-Code, and Infrastructure-as-Code.
• 5+ years of experience with implementing and managing data protection measures and compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, and managing Web Application Firewall (WAF) and Layer 7 security solutions.
• 5+ years of experience performing vulnerability analysis and risk prioritization using industry-standard tools, with the ability to provide clear, actionable remediation guidance to engineering and development teams.
• 3+ years of experience leading security initiatives from inception through to successful deployment, demonstrating exceptional project management skills and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes.

• Strong technical expertise with Architecting Public Cloud solutions and processes.
• Strong technical expertise with Networking and Software-Defined Networking (SDN) principles.
• Strong technical expertise with developing and interpreting Network, Sequence, and Dataflow diagrams.
• Experience with direct, remote, and virtual teams.
• Understanding of at least one compliance framework (HIPAA, HITRUST, PCI, NIST, CSA).
• Strong technical expertise with security solutions for data warehouses and big data platforms, particularly with technologies like Snowflake.
• Strong technical expertise in defining and implementing cyber resilience standards, policies, and programs for distributed cloud and network infrastructure, ensuring robust redundancy and system reliability.
• Experience in influencing industry security standards and contributing to open-source projects or security communities, highlighting a broader impact beyond the immediate organization.

• Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent experience (High School Diploma and 4 years relevant experience)

The typical pay range for this role is:

$144,200.00 - $288,400.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company\'s equity award program.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 06/18/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.