Principal Security Architect Job at CVS Health

Principal Security Architect

CVS Health

Location:
United States

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

144200.00 - 288400.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. Are you passionate about navigating the ever-changing security landscape filled with evolving technical challenges? Do you enjoy tinkering with tools after hours to explore the possibilities of security and AI? We are seeking T-shaped Archineers (Architect + Engineer) who can seamlessly transition from high-level concepts to the delivery of groundbreaking products that will disrupt the healthcare industry. Does this sound like you? Join our team of passionate, hands-on technologists on a mission to innovate healthcare and make a lasting impact! *This position can work remotely from anywhere in the continental USA.

Job Responsibility:

Be part of a team responsible for enabling secure technology solutions that meets our business strategy and drives business value
Define and collaborate on the creation of security roadmaps, security reference architectures, standards, best practice documents, and secure-by-design reference implementations that accelerate delivery while ensuring safety and compliance
Evaluate market trends in cybersecurity, execute buy vs. build decisions and assess cost and the risk impact on targeted business outcomes
Define future state security architecture that supports secure adoption of Artificial Intelligence, APIs, data stores, cloud infrastructures, cloud services, and microservices
Collaborate and consult with technology, cybersecurity, and business partners to optimize business applications and systems that adopt modern and secure architectures, especially around AI
Develop and maintain a strategic vision for the secure use of AI technologies, aligned to the CVS Health platform based on key business drivers, regulatory requirements, and emerging threat trends
Define and collaborate on the creation of security frameworks for the enterprise that promote reuse, reduces cost, manages risk, and increases speed to market
Effectively build and maintain strong relationships with technology, cybersecurity, and business partners to establish trust and influence key security decisions
Provide guidance, direction and mentorship to engineers and other stakeholders regarding security architecture and secure design of enterprise applications
Ensure all Non-Functional Security Requirements (e.g., authentication, authorization, resilience, encryption, auditability, availability, etc.) are properly articulated, and work with all parties to guarantee that delivered software products meet these objectives
Participates in high-level security estimation and security evaluation of AI-enabled solutions
Mentor and coach junior architects and seek the opportunity to bring continuous improvement in secure engineering and enterprise security practices

Requirements:

15+ years of relevant work experience (8+ years in architecture)
10+ years of experience building or securing large-scale business applications using modern technologies and architectural patterns
10+ years of experience designing secure integrations with a focus on performance, resilience, and loose coupling using APIs, microservices, and event-driven architecture
8+ years of experience and proficiency with modern languages, frameworks, and associated secure development practices
6+ years of experience facilitating implementation of secure north star architectures by delivery teams through mentoring and building POCs, secure patterns, and other collaborative activities
Expert-level understanding of security architectural methodologies/best practices, regulatory and compliance requirements, and risk frameworks that influence architecture decisions
Recognized technical leader with full stack technology knowledge and recognized as an expert in one or more security domains like Identity & access management (IAM), network security, cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP), data protection, zero trust, or security operations
Experience recognizing the impact security architecture decisions can have on strategic business decisions
Substantial experience with requirements analysis, risk assessment, estimation, and secure application design
Experience defining architecture using the C4 model or equivalent, with a focus on system context, container, component diagrams, including secure trust boundaries
Expert understanding of architectural governance, security design patterns, AI safety controls, secure development standards, and best practices
A diverse technical background with key areas of depth around AI/ML/Agentic AI security, cloud security, data platform security, hybrid solutions and operating securely at scale
Excellent collaboration, influencing, negotiation, coaching and coalition-building skills
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Nice to have:

Experience developing security architecture using agile methodology or SAFe practices
Experience in AI security architecture and practical application of AI technologies
Experience with the concepts and practical application of AI security, and the future of secure autonomous systems
A self-starter that is naturally inquisitive and proactive in identifying threats and emerging risks

What we offer:

Affordable medical plan options
a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions)
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
CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program
award target in the company’s equity award program

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 05, 2026

Expiration:
May 31, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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