Senior Level Security Researcher Jobs
Senior level security researcher jobs put experienced professionals in charge of vulnerability discovery programs, threat research direction, and the technical teams and projects that turn findings into defensible outcomes. Openings concentrate across Insurance, Technology & Software, and Agriculture & Farming, with 33% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like CVS Health, NVIDIA, and Oracle hiring at this level now.
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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
As a Staff Application Security Engineer – Threat Research, you will play a key role in securing modern healthcare technology by combining application security engineering, threat research, and secure development practices. You will partner with engineering teams to identify and mitigate security risks, implement security controls, and strengthen application defenses across cloud and enterprise environments.
This role focuses on embedding security throughout the software development lifecycle, conducting security assessments, researching emerging threats, and building scalable security solutions that protect applications and sensitive healthcare data. You will influence security practices across multiple teams while contributing technical expertise, mentorship, and innovation to improve the organization's overall security posture.
Key Responsibilities:
Security Engineering & Secure Development
- Implement and support application security standards, policies, and best practices.
- Partner with engineering teams to integrate security into design, development, testing, and deployment processes.
- Promote secure coding practices and assist teams in remediating security findings.
- Contribute to security automation initiatives that improve efficiency and scalability.
Threat Research & Analysis
- Research emerging threats, vulnerabilities, attack techniques, and security trends.
- Perform application security assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability analysis.
- Evaluate risks and provide actionable recommendations to engineering teams.
- Leverage threat intelligence to enhance application security controls and detection capabilities.
Security Solutions & Architecture
- Design, configure, and support security technologies across cloud and enterprise environments.
- Assist with implementation and management of security controls that protect applications, APIs, and data.
- Support vulnerability management and remediation programs.
- Contribute to the development of scalable and resilient security architectures.
Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with software engineers, architects, platform teams, and security stakeholders.
- Participate in design reviews to ensure security requirements are incorporated early in the development lifecycle.
- Communicate technical security findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Incident Response & Operational Support
- Participate in security investigations and incident response activities as needed.
- Support operational security functions across cloud and enterprise environments.
- Assist in identifying root causes and implementing long-term remediation strategies.
Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing
- Serve as a technical mentor for engineers and application security practitioners.
- Share knowledge through training sessions, presentations, and documentation.
- Contribute to building a culture of security awareness and continuous learning.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Evaluate emerging security tools and technologies.
- Contribute to security research initiatives and proof-of-concept efforts.
- Recommend process improvements that strengthen the effectiveness of application security programs.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in application security, information security, software engineering, or related roles.
- 5+ years of experience with one or more programming or scripting languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, C/C++, PowerShell, or Shell scripting.
- 3+ years of experience securing public cloud environments including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
- 3+ years of experience with container technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
- 3+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code or Security as Code practices.
- 3+ years of experience performing application security assessments, vulnerability analysis, and threat modeling.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience implementing data protection controls and supporting compliance requirements.
- Experience working with web application security technologies including Web Application Firewalls and API security solutions.
- Experience providing security guidance and remediation recommendations to development teams.
- Experience designing and implementing security solutions within cloud-native environments.
- Knowledge of application security testing methodologies and industry frameworks.
- Understanding of network security fundamentals and cloud networking concepts.
- Experience with DevSecOps platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and security automation.
- Familiarity with compliance and regulatory frameworks such as HIPAA, HITRUST, PCI DSS, NIST, or CSA.
- Experience supporting security for data platforms, analytics environments, or technologies such as Snowflake.
- Knowledge of threat intelligence, attack simulation, and offensive security concepts.
- Experience contributing to security communities, research, presentations, blogs, or open-source initiatives.
- Ability to influence technical decisions across multiple engineering teams without direct authority.
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)
Health100 is America's trusted front door to health and care. The Health100 platform integrates any participating health plan, PBM, pharmacy (retail and specialty), provider, digital health point solution provider, and employer, and addresses the top health care challenges for the consumer.
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.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
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, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 08/24/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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
As a Staff Application Security Engineer – Threat Research, you will play a key role in securing modern healthcare technology by combining application security engineering, threat research, and secure development practices. You will partner with engineering teams to identify and mitigate security risks, implement security controls, and strengthen application defenses across cloud and enterprise environments.
This role focuses on embedding security throughout the software development lifecycle, conducting security assessments, researching emerging threats, and building scalable security solutions that protect applications and sensitive healthcare data. You will influence security practices across multiple teams while contributing technical expertise, mentorship, and innovation to improve the organization's overall security posture.
Key Responsibilities:
Security Engineering & Secure Development
- Implement and support application security standards, policies, and best practices.
- Partner with engineering teams to integrate security into design, development, testing, and deployment processes.
- Promote secure coding practices and assist teams in remediating security findings.
- Contribute to security automation initiatives that improve efficiency and scalability.
Threat Research & Analysis
- Research emerging threats, vulnerabilities, attack techniques, and security trends.
- Perform application security assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability analysis.
- Evaluate risks and provide actionable recommendations to engineering teams.
- Leverage threat intelligence to enhance application security controls and detection capabilities.
Security Solutions & Architecture
- Design, configure, and support security technologies across cloud and enterprise environments.
- Assist with implementation and management of security controls that protect applications, APIs, and data.
- Support vulnerability management and remediation programs.
- Contribute to the development of scalable and resilient security architectures.
Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with software engineers, architects, platform teams, and security stakeholders.
- Participate in design reviews to ensure security requirements are incorporated early in the development lifecycle.
- Communicate technical security findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Incident Response & Operational Support
- Participate in security investigations and incident response activities as needed.
- Support operational security functions across cloud and enterprise environments.
- Assist in identifying root causes and implementing long-term remediation strategies.
Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing
- Serve as a technical mentor for engineers and application security practitioners.
- Share knowledge through training sessions, presentations, and documentation.
- Contribute to building a culture of security awareness and continuous learning.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Evaluate emerging security tools and technologies.
- Contribute to security research initiatives and proof-of-concept efforts.
- Recommend process improvements that strengthen the effectiveness of application security programs.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in application security, information security, software engineering, or related roles.
- 5+ years of experience with one or more programming or scripting languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, C/C++, PowerShell, or Shell scripting.
- 3+ years of experience securing public cloud environments including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
- 3+ years of experience with container technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
- 3+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code or Security as Code practices.
- 3+ years of experience performing application security assessments, vulnerability analysis, and threat modeling.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience implementing data protection controls and supporting compliance requirements.
- Experience working with web application security technologies including Web Application Firewalls and API security solutions.
- Experience providing security guidance and remediation recommendations to development teams.
- Experience designing and implementing security solutions within cloud-native environments.
- Knowledge of application security testing methodologies and industry frameworks.
- Understanding of network security fundamentals and cloud networking concepts.
- Experience with DevSecOps platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and security automation.
- Familiarity with compliance and regulatory frameworks such as HIPAA, HITRUST, PCI DSS, NIST, or CSA.
- Experience supporting security for data platforms, analytics environments, or technologies such as Snowflake.
- Knowledge of threat intelligence, attack simulation, and offensive security concepts.
- Experience contributing to security communities, research, presentations, blogs, or open-source initiatives.
- Ability to influence technical decisions across multiple engineering teams without direct authority.
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)
Health100 is America's trusted front door to health and care. The Health100 platform integrates any participating health plan, PBM, pharmacy (retail and specialty), provider, digital health point solution provider, and employer, and addresses the top health care challenges for the consumer.
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.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
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, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 08/24/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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Senior Level Security Researcher Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level security researcher job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have led original research, disclosed vulnerabilities responsibly, and published findings through conferences, CVEs, or technical writeups. A portfolio of independent work carries more weight than credentials alone. Demonstrating that you can own a research agenda end-to-end, not just execute assigned tasks, is what separates competitive candidates from the rest of the applicant pool.
Which companies hire senior level security researchers?
Companies hiring senior level security researchers right now include CVS Health, NVIDIA, and Oracle, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large technology companies with dedicated security research teams, defense contractors, financial institutions, and specialized cybersecurity firms building out advanced threat intelligence capabilities.
Are there remote senior level security researcher jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and research focus area. About 33% of senior level security researcher openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how much of this work, including reverse engineering, vulnerability analysis, and tool development, can be done independently. Roles tied to classified environments or specialized hardware labs tend to require on-site presence.
What makes a security researcher role senior level?
Senior level security researcher roles are defined by scope and ownership rather than task execution. You are expected to identify and prioritize research directions, produce original findings with minimal guidance, and represent your team's work externally through publications or conference presentations. Mentoring junior researchers and shaping how the team approaches a problem space are standard expectations, not optional contributions.
Which industries hire the most senior level security researchers?
Senior Level security researcher roles concentrate in Insurance, Technology & Software, and Agriculture & Farming, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive demand because they operate at the intersection of high-value targets and complex technical environments, where experienced researchers who can find novel attack surfaces and develop defensive countermeasures are in sustained demand.