Staff Engineer - Regulatory Technology

Role Description

The Staff Engineer, Regulatory Technology Engineering is responsible for the development and delivery of technology solutions that support the strategic direction of technology compliance and audit management for CVS Health’s Digital, Data, Analytics & Technology (DDAT) Compliance organization. This role applies deep technical expertise to design, modernize, and operationalize technology solutions that support:

• SOX
• SOC 1
• SOC 2
• PCI
• HITRUST
• NIST 800‑53
• NYDFS
• Other cybersecurity and regulatory frameworks

The role partners closely with engineering teams, process and control owners, and security architects to:

• Develop robust, audit‑ready control environments
• Automate evidence collection for complex, modern technology stacks, including:
• Cloud‑native platforms
• Distributed systems
• AI/ML solutions
• DevSecOps implementations

This role requires an engineering mindset and the ability to translate regulatory requirements into:

• Scalable technical controls
• Automated testing approaches
• Measurable compliance indicators

You will contribute to the development and continuous improvement of:

• Compliance tooling
• Control processes
• Dashboards
• Metrics

Additionally, you will collaborate with:

• IT
• Business partners
• Learning and Development
• Internal Audit
• Legal
• External assessors

to ensure alignment, transparency, and consistent execution of the technology compliance program.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering or software development experience, with a strong understanding of modern architectures and engineering practices
• 7+ years of technical project leadership experience, supporting engineering initiatives on cross‑functional teams in highly collaborative environments
• 5+ years of experience in internal audit, external assessments, risk management, regulatory compliance, or information security within a corporate environment
• 5+ years of experience with audit methodologies, internal control frameworks, risk assessments, and control testing techniques, with the ability to apply them to cloud and modern technology environments
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with cloud security engineering, architecture, and/or automation, including designing or evaluating technical controls in cloud‑native platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Requirements

• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and secure development practices
• Experience with AI/ML platforms, tools, and related risk considerations
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks and security standards such as NIST, ISO, HITRUST, HIPAA, PCI, SOC 1/SOC 2, and SOX, with the ability to interpret and translate requirements into technical solutions
• Experience with DevOps/DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure‑as‑code, and modern cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity patterns
• Ability to document and translate complex technical requirements for development team consumption
• Strong attention to detail with exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills; able to evaluate technical systems, identify risks, and propose pragmatic solutions
• Demonstrated ability to influence across engineering, security, and business teams, building strong relationships with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical and regulatory concepts in a clear and concise manner
• Experience working with risk management frameworks and identifying cybersecurity risks in modern technology environments
• Strong program management skills, including strategic planning, road‑mapping, and technical project execution
• Industry experience in Healthcare, Insurance, or Retail is a plus
• Relevant certifications such as CCSK, CCSP, CISSP, CRISC, or similar credentials

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or equivalent experience (High School Diploma and 4+ years of relevant experience)

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

• $106,605.00 - $284,280.00

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, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.

Benefits

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources, based on eligibility

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.