Exec Director, Cyber Defense Operations

CVS Health

Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Hartford, CT
Salary
$175,100–$334,750 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
Closes
Aug 29, 2026
Nearby
90 roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $184k
This role $255k
$111k most similar roles pay here $359k

This role pays more than 89% of similar roles. Most pay $147,597–$219,792 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $255k versus about $184k for comparable roles.

Based on 239 similar postings.

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About CVS Health

CVS Health is a leading American healthcare company operating retail pharmacies, pharmacy benefit management services, and a health insurance segment through Aetna, one of the nation''s largest health insurers. Industry: Healthcare & Pharmacy

CVS Health currently has 138 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $118,450–$284,280 across 135 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Exec Director, Cyber Defense Operations

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The Executive Director of Defense Operations leads a high-stakes team within the Cyber Defense organization, responsible for shaping and executing a multi-year strategy to enhance security operations at an enterprise scale. This role involves overseeing 24x7 security functions, including threat detection, incident response, and remediation efforts, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence among global teams. Key responsibilities include developing strategic roadmaps, mentoring senior leaders, and driving automation initiatives using SOAR tools to improve efficiency. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of cybersecurity experience, with at least 8 in leadership roles, and expertise in AI/ML for security data analysis. They must be adept at collaborating across business units and communicating executive-level insights, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and evolving threat landscapes.

Skills

ATT&CK SOAR AI Machine Learning Kubernetes Terraform Python PostgreSQL CI/CD Prometheus Grafana Docker Git Jira Confluence

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute a multi-year enterprise-wide strategy for security operations.
  • Lead and mentor teams of detection engineers, threat hunters, and incident response professionals.
  • Serve as Incident Commander during major security incidents, coordinating technical and executive leadership.
  • Drive automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency in the Security Operations Center (SOC).
  • Monitor emerging threats and adapt strategies accordingly to improve detection and response capabilities.
  • Define and maintain a Detection and Response Maturity Model aligned with business objectives and regulations.

What we're looking for

  • Over 15 years of cybersecurity experience with at least 8 years in leadership.
  • Proven ability to develop and execute long-term strategic vision for security operations.
  • Experience managing a globally distributed 24/7 security operations team.
  • Strong understanding of security frameworks, risk management, and incident response.
  • Proficient in leveraging automation and orchestration (SOAR) to enhance SOC efficiency.
  • Deep knowledge of AI/ML applications for anomaly detection and threat modeling.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

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