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Staff Security Engineer
- CVS Health (Denver, CO)
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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.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Proactively identify, hunt, and investigate advanced threats and attacks within CVS networks and endpoints.
+ Analyze large volumes of data from various sources to identify suspicious activities and anomalous behavior patterns.
+ Develop and implement custom detection rules, hunting strategies, and automation to detect complex, hidden threats.
+ Conduct “deep-dive” analysis and threat intelligence research to understand the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) of threat actors.
+ Provide mentoring and guidance to junior threat hunters and cybersecurity staff.
+ Stay up to date with the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies to continuously enhance detection capabilities.
+ Document findings, create reports, and present actionable insights to stakeholders, including leadership teams.
+ Develop and improve threat-hunting playbooks, processes, and methodologies.
+ Work closely with members of the Security Operations Center (SOC), Detection Engineering, Red Team, Purple Team, Insider Threat, and Cyber Threat Intelligence.
Requirements:
+ Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
+ At least 5+ years of experience in a cybersecurity role, with a strong focus on threat hunting, incident response, or advanced threat detection.
+ In-depth knowledge of attack vectors, intrusion detection systems (IDS), endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools, SIEM, and other security technologies.
+ Proficiency with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, etc.) for automation and analysis tasks.
+ Experience with threat intelligence platforms and frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, STIX/TAXII).
+ Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify patterns and correlations within large datasets.
+ Familiarity with malware analysis, reverse engineering, and common exploit techniques.
+ Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
+ Ability to work in an evolving environment while managing multiple priorities.
+ Self-starter with the ability to perform tasks independently and in a team setting.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Relevant certifications such as GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC).
+ Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).
+ Familiarity with network traffic analysis and protocols (e.g., DNS, HTTP, SSL/TLS).
+ Knowledge of advanced malware techniques and/or reverse engineering.
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$118,450.00 - $236,900.00
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 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: 10/24/2025
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.
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