CVS Health · 4 hours ago
Staff Application Security Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $284K/yr
7+ years expCVS Health is the nation’s leading health solutions company, dedicated to transforming health care for millions of Americans. The Staff Application Security Engineer will develop and enforce security policies, collaborate with engineering teams, and lead security initiatives to ensure the integrity and security of applications across various environments.
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Responsibilities
Develop and enforce engineering security policies and standards, specifically with the Illumio Platform:
Illumio PCE (Policy Compute Engine) management
Illumio VEN (Virtual Enforcement Node) deployment
Label-based policy creation and Illumination (visualization) usage
Expertise in creating and managing security policies, segmentation templates and policy objects
Build and understanding of service definitions and rulesets
Leadership of policy creation, testing and validation
Experience with application dependencies and communication patterns
Understanding of workload communication patterns and ability to conduct traffic flow analysis
Strong troubleshooting abilities and experience with monitoring network performance, as segmentation directly impacts traffic flow and application connectivity
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
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in developing and deploying security technologies
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 in Public Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP) and Network Security
3+ years of experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Security-as-Code, and Infrastructure-as-Code
3+ 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
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (High School Diploma and 4 years relevant experience)
Preferred
Proven track record in 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
Illumio Core: Expert Certifications – On-Premise & SAAS
Benefits
Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
Company
CVS Health
CVS Health is a health solutions company that provides an integrated healthcare services to its members.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4BKey Investors
Michigan Economic Development CorporationStarboard Value
2025-08-15Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2025-07-17Grant· $1.5M
2019-11-25Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
David Joyner
President and Chief Executive Officer, CVS Health
Chandra McMahon
SVP & CISO
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