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Principal Engineer - Offensive Operations
CVS Pharmacy INC · 🇺🇸 TN - Work from home
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 191 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 217 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What CVS Pharmacy INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles48 certified filings for “Sr Software Development Engineer” (Software Developers) in TX: $142k–$174k, median $156k. Most were filed at wage level IV (46%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 191 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 217 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. Position Summary The Principal Engineer is a senior technical leader within Offensive Operations, responsible for owning and evolving the organization’s offensive tooling ecosystem while leading advanced adversarial operations. This role operates as a hands-on player/coach, contributing directly to complex red and purple team engagements while mentoring operators and driving consistent, high-quality technical execution across the program. The Principal Engineer partners closely with cross-functional teams to ensure offensive capabilities are scalable, effective, and aligned to enterprise security priorities. Primary Responsibilities: Offensive Tooling & Engineering • Lead the development, integration, and evolution of offensive tooling and supporting capabilities • Establish and promote best practices for tooling design, automation, and technical standards • Evaluate and incorporate emerging technologies and techniques into offensive operations Operational Leadership • Lead or support complex adversary emulation and red team engagements • Design and execute advanced testing scenarios across enterprise and cloud environments • Ensure high-quality technical execution and repeatable methodologies Technical Leadership & Mentorship • Act as a senior technical leader and mentor for offensive operators and engineers • Provide guidance on tradecraft, tooling usage, and technical problem-solving • Contribute to development of standardized approaches and internal knowledge sharing Cross-Functional Collaboration • Partner with security, engineering, and threat intelligence teams to translate offensive findings into defensive improvements • Support alignment of offensive capabilities with business and security priorities Research & Innovation • Research emerging threats, attack techniques, and technologies • Contribute to continuous improvement of offensive capabilities and methodologies Required Qualifications • 10+ years of experience in Information Security and/or Cybersecurity • 7+ years of direct experience in offensive operations and tactics • 5+ years of experience building or utilizing offensive tooling in real-world environments • 3+ years of experience leading complex technical engagements • 3+ years of experience in one or more programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, C/C++, C#, PowerShell, Golang) • 3+ years in technical writing and post-engagement debriefs Preferred Qualifications • Deep understanding of enterprise environments, identity systems, and cloud platforms • Experience in Red Team or Purple Team environments • Familiarity with modern enterprise architectures, cloud platforms, and SaaS environments • Experience mentoring or leading technical teams • OSCP, OSWP, CRTP, OSEP, CRTO, GXPN, CISSP or other related industry certifications Education: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience (High School Diploma/GED plus 4 years of related experience) Pay Range The typical pay range for this role is: $144,200.00 - $288,400.00 This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, educat