Principal Engineer - Offensive Operations
CVS Health1 day ago
Base Salary
$144k - $288k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead the development, integration, and evolution of offensive tooling and supporting capabilities.
- Lead or support complex adversary emulation and red team engagements across enterprise and cloud environments.
- Establish tooling design, automation, technical execution, and repeatable methodology standards.
- Mentor offensive operators and engineers on tradecraft, tooling, and technical problem-solving.
- Partner with security, engineering, and threat intelligence teams to turn offensive findings into defensive improvements.
- Research emerging threats, attack techniques, and technologies and improve offensive capabilities.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in information security and/or cybersecurity.
- 7+ years of direct experience in offensive operations and tactics.
- 5+ years of experience building or using offensive tooling in real-world environments.
- 3+ years leading complex technical engagements and 3+ years in technical writing and post-engagement debriefs.
- 3+ years of experience with one or more programming or scripting languages, such as Python, C/C++, C#, PowerShell, or Golang.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience; alternatively, a high school diploma/GED plus 4 years of related experience.
- Preferred experience includes enterprise environments, identity systems, cloud platforms, SaaS environments, red or purple teams, and technical team leadership or mentoring.
- Preferred certifications include OSCP, OSWP, CRTP, OSEP, CRTO, GXPN, CISSP, or related industry certifications.
Benefits
- Full-time position with medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources based on eligibility.
- Eligible for CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive programs and an equity award program; compensation figures excluded.
- Application window is anticipated to close on 10/19/2026.
About CVS Health
CVS Health is a U.S. health care company that operates thousands of retail pharmacies, runs the CVS Caremark pharmacy benefits manager, and owns the Aetna health insurance business. It sells prescriptions, retail health goods, and insurance plans, and provides primary and urgent care through MinuteClinic and other services for consumers, employers, and government programs. Founded in 1963 and headquartered in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, it is a public company traded on the NYSE.