Lead Data Privacy Engineer

CVS Health

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
IL
Salary
$106,605–$284,280 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
4 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Oct 31, 2026

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $180k
This role $195k
$85k most similar roles pay here $306k

This role pays more than 60% of similar roles. Most pay $142,437–$216,712 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $195k versus about $180k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 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 101 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $106,605–$260,590 across 99 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead Data Privacy Engineer

Lead Data Privacy Engineer will join the engineering and data teams to advance enterprise privacy engineering and data protection capabilities. This role focuses on safeguarding sensitive information across structured and unstructured environments by leading initiatives in data discovery, inventory, classification, encryption, tokenization, anonymization, and Data Loss Prevention. The successful candidate will translate regulatory requirements into scalable architectures and automated solutions while embedding privacy-by-design principles. Key responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, threat modeling, and managing governance controls to ensure compliance with frameworks like GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and HIPAA. Technical requirements include proficiency in Python, Java, or Go, along with experience in cloud-native environments, DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code. The role addresses the critical challenge of protecting regulated data assets, including PHI and PII, within a complex healthcare environment to ensure secure and responsible data usage.

What you'll do

  • Lead the strategy and implementation of enterprise data protection and privacy engineering across structured and unstructured environments.
  • Manage data discovery, inventory, mapping, and classification initiatives to improve visibility of sensitive data assets.
  • Design and optimize Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) including encryption, tokenization, anonymization, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP).
  • Translate regulatory requirements into scalable architectures, technical standards, and automated governance controls.
  • Embed privacy-by-design principles into the product lifecycle in collaboration with engineering, legal, and compliance teams.
  • Conduct privacy risk assessments, threat modeling, and control evaluations to mitigate security risks and meet audit obligations.
  • Drive data governance by utilizing automation, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies to improve operational efficiency.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or equivalent work experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience).
  • 7+ years of experience in Privacy Engineering, Security Engineering, Data Protection, Cybersecurity, or related technical disciplines.
  • 5+ years of experience designing and deploying enterprise-scale data protection capabilities like encryption, tokenization, and PETs.
  • 5+ years of experience developing and automating solutions using Python, Java, Go, or similar programming languages.
  • 5+ years of experience in cloud-native and DevSecOps environments using CI/CD, IaC, and security automation.
  • 3+ years of experience leading cross-functional privacy, data protection, or compliance initiatives.
  • Professional certifications such as CDPSE, CIPP, CIPT, CIPM, CISSP, or equivalent (preferred).
  • Knowledge of frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, HITRUST, and experience in highly regulated industries (preferred).

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