Senior Manager - Network Engineering

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:

CVS Health is looking for a passionate and experienced leader to join our team as the Principal of Network Engineering for our Network Core Infrastructure Operations group, part of the Infrastructure Operations & Service Delivery organization. In this senior Manager - Network Engineering role, you’ll guide a team of talented Network Engineers responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing a vast and complex network. Our infrastructure supports over 10,000 applications (including around 4,100 hosted in the cloud), serves 190,000 users, spans more than 10,000 locations, and includes multiple data centers and multi-cloud environments.

CVS Health is seeking a seasoned professional to lead our Network Security Operations team. In this critical role, you’ll be responsible for securing our network, cloud environments, DMZ, internet edge, and F5 infrastructure. You’ll help shape and enforce policies and procedures that strengthen our security posture, especially across cloud and application layers. Most importantly, you’ll build and inspire a capable, motivated team that plays a key role in protecting CVS Health, one of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations.

Responsibilities will include:

Leadership

• Drive Strategy: Shape and execute the long-term vision for the Network Security Operations team, ensuring alignment with business objectives and anticipating future organizational needs
• Set Standards: Research and implement industry best practices to establish robust standards that elevate the organization's network security posture
• Plan for Growth: Develop scalable short- and long-term infrastructure plans that support current operational demands and future expansion, while fostering team readiness
• Build Partnerships: Cultivate strong, trust-based relationships with business and technology leaders to ensure cross-functional collaboration and shared accountability
• Lead with Purpose: Inspire and guide a diverse team of network security professionals through inclusive leadership, clear communication, and a commitment to operational excellence
• Cultivate Culture: Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment that values innovation, psychological safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Develop Talent: Actively coach and mentor team members, supporting their professional growth through individualized development plans, regular feedback, and career pathing
• Clarify Expectations: Define clear roles, responsibilities, and performance goals to ensure alignment, transparency, and accountability across the team
• Stay Ahead: Monitor and evaluate emerging technologies and trends in network security, including firewalls, F5, cloud security, internet edge, and DMZ infrastructure, to inform strategic decisions and team skill development
• Mentor Future Leaders: Provide hands-on guidance and growth opportunities for junior engineers, helping them build technical expertise and leadership capabilities
• Educate & Empower: Design and deliver training programs for IT staff that enhance firewall management skills, reinforce security best practices, and raise awareness of evolving threats

Operations

• Lead Network Security Infrastructure: Oversee all aspects of network security, including firewalls, F5 load balancers, proxies, and perimeter defenses across cloud and on-prem environments
• Ensure Firewall Integrity: Maintain secure, stable, and fully supported firewall systems, ensuring regular audits and compliance with internal and external standards
• Standardize Processes: Develop and maintain network security processes, procedures, and architecture diagrams to support operational consistency and transparency
• Manage Security Systems: Oversee the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, and upgrades of network security tools and platforms, ensuring optimal performance and uptime
• Drive Strategic Projects: Lead infrastructure and operations initiatives within the netw