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At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.

As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

Position Summary

This Senior Network Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and maintaining CVS’ network security systems. The role focuses on ensuring the security, integrity, and availability of IT systems and data by configuring and managing firewall solutions to prevent unauthorized access and mitigate cyber threats. Design, configure, and deploy firewall solutions to support enterprise security policies. Develop and maintain access control lists (ACLs), rule sets, and security policies based on organizational needs. Perform regular updates and patches to firewalls to maintain a top security posture. Plan and implement network segmentation to isolate critical assets and reduce attack surfaces. Integrate firewalls with other security tools (e.g., IDS/IPS, VPNs, SIEM systems). Monitor firewall logs and alerts to identify suspicious activities and security threats. Investigate and resolve firewall-related incidents and provide root cause analysis. Support incident response teams by isolating affected systems and implementing containment measures. Ensure firewall configurations comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies (e.g., PCI DSS, HIPAA, NIST). Document firewall configurations, rule changes, and security incidents for audit purposes. Troubleshoot and resolve connectivity and performance issues related to firewall systems. Work closely with IT teams, application developers, and third-party vendors to ensure security requirements are met. Contribute to strategic planning for network security improvements. Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and industry standards, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI

DSS.

Required Qualifications

+ 5+ years’ experience in a network security engineering role

+ 5+ years’ experience designing, deploying and administering intrusion prevention systems, network access control systems, network detection & response systems and Palo Alto firewalls

+ 5+ years’ hands-on experience with the following solutions: (1)Firewalls such as, Palo Alto, Cisco, or Check Point, (2) Intrusion Prevention Systems such as Cisco Firepower, Fortinet, or Palo Alto, (3) Network Detection & Response (NDR) systems such as Arista Awake NDR, Cisco Stealth Watch, FortiNDR, or Corelight (4) Network access control (NAC) systems such as Forescout, Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) or Fortinet FortiNAC

Preferred Qualifications

+ Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Ansible, Bash)

+ Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

+ Expert understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices

+ Expert communication skills

+ Ability to collaborate within a team environment as well as independently

+ An initiative-taking, self-starter attitude

+ The ability to find innovative solutions

+ Ability to troubleshoot effectively and work under pressure

+ Vision to automate repetitive tasks

+ Ability to muti-task efficiently

+ Keen attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of security.

+ Relevant certifications (CISSP, CEH, CCNA, CompTIA Security+, SANS GIAC, GPEN)

Education

+ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (High School Diploma and 4 years relevant experience)

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$101,970.00 - $203,940.00

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.

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 our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

+ **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.

For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/20/2025

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

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.