Staff Application Security Engineer – Threat Research

CVS Health is seeking a Staff Application Security Engineer focused on threat research to help secure modern healthcare technology. In this onsite role in Trenton, NJ, you will combine application security engineering with threat research and secure development practices to strengthen application defenses across cloud and enterprise environments.

You will work alongside engineering teams to identify security risks, implement practical controls, and improve how applications, APIs, and data are protected. The position also supports security automation, threat intelligence usage, and ongoing security education through mentoring, training, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Implement and support application security standards, policies, and best practices.
• Partner with engineering teams to integrate security into design, development, testing, and deployment processes.
• Promote secure coding practices and assist teams in remediating security findings.
• Contribute to security automation initiatives to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Research emerging threats, vulnerabilities, attack techniques, and security trends.
• Perform application security assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability analysis.
• Evaluate risks and provide actionable recommendations to engineering teams.
• Leverage threat intelligence to enhance application security controls and detection capabilities.
• Design, configure, and support security technologies across cloud and enterprise environments.
• Assist in implementing and managing security controls that protect applications, APIs, and data.
• Support vulnerability management and remediation programs.
• Contribute to the development of scalable and resilient security architectures.
• Work closely with software engineers, architects, platform teams, and security stakeholders.
• Participate in design reviews to ensure security requirements are incorporated early in the development lifecycle.
• Communicate technical security findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Participate in security investigations and incident response activities as needed.
• Support operational security functions across cloud and enterprise environments.
• Assist in identifying root causes and implementing long-term remediation strategies.
• Serve as a technical mentor for engineers and application security practitioners.
• Share knowledge through training sessions, presentations, and documentation.
• Contribute to building a culture of security awareness and continuous learning.
• Evaluate emerging security tools and technologies.
• Contribute to security research initiatives and proof-of-concept efforts.
• Recommend process improvements that strengthen the effectiveness of application security programs.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in application security, information security, software engineering, or related roles.
• 5+ years of experience with one or more programming or scripting languages including Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, C/C++, PowerShell, or Shell scripting.
• 3+ years of experience securing public cloud environments including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• 3+ years of experience with container technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
• 3+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code or Security as Code practices.
• 3+ years of experience performing application security assessments, vulnerability analysis, and threat modeling.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

Technologies

• Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, C/C++, PowerShell, Shell scripting
• AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform
• Docker, Kubernetes
• Infrastructure as Code, Security as Code
• Public cloud environments

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Comprehensive benefits package (eligibility-based)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing data protection controls and supporting compliance requirements.
• Experience with web application security technologies including Web Application Firewalls and API security solutions.
• Experience providing security guidance and remediation recommendations to development teams.
• Experience designing and implementing security solutions within cloud-native environments.
• Knowledge of application security testing methodologies and industry frameworks.
• Understanding of network security fundamentals and cloud networking concepts.
• Experience with DevSecOps platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and security automation.
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory frameworks such as HIPAA, HITRUST, PCI DSS, NIST, or CSA.
• Experience supporting security for data platforms, analytics environments, or technologies such as Snowflake.
• Knowledge of threat intelligence, attack simulation, and offensive security concepts.
• Experience contributing to security communities, research, presentations, blogs, or open-source initiatives.
• Ability to influence technical decisions across multiple engineering teams without direct authority.

Pay Range and Incentives

• The typical pay range for this role is $106,605.00 - $284,280.00 per year.
• 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.

Additional details: The application window for this opening will close on 10/27/2026. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.