Senior Adversary Operations Engineer

CVS Health

. Conduct internal and external penetration tests to identify and exploit vulnerabilities .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeNew York • United StatesSenior💰 $83,430 - $222,480 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in penetration testing and red teaming, with a strong focus on vulnerability assessment, threat emulation, and incident response. Proficient in using industry-standard tools and scripting languages to enhance security measures and facilitate effective communication with stakeholders.

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Penetration TestingKali LinuxMetasploitPython ScriptingCloud Security

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Hard Skills

Penetration TestingRed TeamingVulnerability AssessmentThreat EmulationIncident ResponseScripting LanguagesCloud SecurityContainer SecuritySecurity FrameworksSecurity Reporting

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsKnowledge Sharing

Tools & Technologies

Kali LinuxMetasploitNmapBurp SuitePythonPowerShellBash

Certifications & Qualifications

OSCPOSCECISSPCEHGPEN

Industry Keywords

PCI-DSSHIPAAISO 27001MITRE ATT&CKNISTCIS Security Frameworks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformLinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct internal and external penetration tests to identify and exploit vulnerabilities
Develop and execute adversary emulation scenarios
Assess the effectiveness of detection and response capabilities
Use and maintain penetration testing tools including Kali Linux, Metasploit, Nmap, and custom scripts
Create detailed reports with findings and actionable remediation recommendations
Design and execute purple team exercises with blue teams
Provide insights to improve security monitoring, alerting, and incident response
Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions on adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures
Contribute to adversary operations strategy aligned with organizational risk management goals
Report security gaps, risks, and security-control effectiveness to executive leadership
Prioritize remediation based on risk impact and operational feasibility
Automate penetration testing tasks using Python, PowerShell, or Bash
Contribute to custom red-team and penetration-testing tool development
Support incident response investigations with adversary tactics insights
Develop threat-hunting use cases and refine detection capabilities based on attack simulations

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of hands-on experience in penetration testing, red teaming, or offensive security
3+ years of experience with Kali Linux, Metasploit, Nmap, Burp Suite, and/or related tools
3+ years of experience with scripting languages including Python, PowerShell, and Bash
3+ years of experience with cloud security across AWS, Azure, or GCP
3+ years of experience with container security
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
High School Diploma and 4 years relevant experience as an alternative to a bachelor’s degree
Relevant certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, CISSP, CEH, or GPEN
Experience managing or participating in purple team exercises
Familiarity with PCI-DSS, HIPAA, or ISO 27001
Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, and CIS security frameworks
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex security issues to non-technical stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Paid time off
Retirement savings options
Wellness programs
Other resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being
CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to base pay