The Senior Adversary Operations Engineer role is a critical position within the security team, focusing on enhancing the organization’s security posture through advanced penetration testing and adversary simulation. This senior-level engineer leads end-to-end engagements from scoping to reporting, identifying high-risk vulnerabilities across various environments while developing actionable insights for leadership. The role involves close collaboration with detection engineering, SOC, and incident response teams to translate offensive findings into defensive enhancements, such as improved telemetry and alerting workflows. Key responsibilities include conducting penetration tests, executing adversary emulation scenarios, automating common tasks using Python or Bash scripting, and contributing to the development of custom tools for red teaming. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with Kali Linux, Metasploit, Nmap, and cloud security platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP, along with a strong understanding of threat intelligence and MITRE ATT&CK framework.
Skills
Kali Linux
Metasploit
Nmap
Python
PowerShell
Bash
AWS
Azure
GCP
CI/CD
MITRE ATT&CK
NIST
CIS
PCI-DSS
HIPAA
ISO 27001
What you'll do
Conduct internal and external penetration tests to identify and exploit vulnerabilities.
Develop and execute adversary emulation scenarios to assess detection and response capabilities.
Create detailed reports with actionable recommendations for remediation based on findings.
Collaborate with blue teams to design purple team exercises improving security monitoring.
Prioritize remediation efforts based on risk impact and operational feasibility.
Automate common penetration testing tasks using scripting languages like Python or Bash.
What we're looking for
5+ years of hands-on experience in penetration testing and red teaming.
Proficient in using Kali Linux, Metasploit, Nmap, Burp Suite, and related tools.
Strong scripting skills with Python, PowerShell, Bash or similar languages.
Expertise in cloud security for AWS, Azure, GCP, and container environments.
Experience contributing to purple team exercises and improving detection capabilities.
Ability to prioritize remediation efforts based on risk impact and operational feasibility.
Market check
Salary context
This
$83,430–$222,480
range sits above
45%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$114,900–$198,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$137,775–$190,250
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
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
85 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$118,450–$260,590
across 82 roles with salary data.