Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer

CVS Health

Chief of Staff advancing CVS Health’s enterprise cybersecurity strategy and Deputy CISO operations. Coordinating governance, budgets, executive communications, and strategic programs across security teams.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $175,100 - $334,750 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity strategy execution, cross-functional program governance, and executive communication. Proficient in managing complex projects, analyzing risks, and aligning cybersecurity initiatives with organizational goals.

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Cybersecurity Strategy ExecutionCross-Functional Program GovernanceExecutive CommunicationProject ManagementRisk Management

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisPresentation DevelopmentProgram ManagementBudget PlanningPerformance Tracking

Soft Skills

Exceptional Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationAnalytical Problem-SolvingRelationship BuildingDiscretion and Integrity

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISMCRISCCGEITPMP

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityRisk ManagementGovernanceHealthcareTechnology

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate cybersecurity strategy into actionable priorities, coordinated plans, and measurable outcomes
Lead cross-functional cyber program governance and track initiatives, milestones, dependencies, risks, and executive decisions
Monitor strategic cybersecurity goals, identify roadblocks, escalate issues, and recommend solutions
Prepare executive updates, decision materials, performance narratives, status reports, briefings, and leadership readouts
Create communications including talking points, leadership messages, presentation narratives, and enterprise-facing updates
Establish and maintain the Deputy CISO operating cadence, governance forums, business reviews, planning sessions, and reporting routines
Align cybersecurity priorities, funding, resourcing, sequencing, and delivery plans with enterprise security strategy
Collaborate with cybersecurity leaders across operations, governance, risk, compliance, engineering, architecture, identity, threat management, and resilience
Optimize operational processes, communication flows, and decision-making frameworks
Manage critical communications, presentations, and deliverables for the Deputy CISO
Maintain an integrated communications calendar for cybersecurity deliverables, leadership forums, board materials, audit responses, and stakeholder milestones
Support cybersecurity budget planning, forecasting, investment cases, vendor spend visibility, financial governance, and resource allocation
Track cybersecurity program health, risks, dependencies, issues, decisions, performance indicators, and executive action items
Facilitate key meetings by developing agendas, preparing materials, capturing minutes, and following up on actions
Serve as a trusted advisor and central coordination point for the Deputy CISO
Build relationships with cybersecurity leaders, senior CVS Health leaders, internal stakeholders, and external stakeholders
Represent the Deputy CISO in selected forums, planning discussions, and stakeholder engagements
Coordinate sensitive, time-critical, or high-visibility cybersecurity matters
Research industry trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging technologies
Develop insights, recommendations, dashboards, scorecards, and narrative reports for executive review
Identify trends, emerging risks, and operational insights from program data, metrics, audits, assessments, and leadership inputs
Support board, executive committee, regulatory, audit, and enterprise risk discussions

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in a fast-paced, complex organizational environment
At least 3–5 years in a Chief of Staff, strategic operations, or similar high-impact role supporting senior executives
Experience in a large, matrixed organization, preferably in healthcare or technology
Ability to drive complex projects from conception to completion and manage multiple priorities under pressure
Ability to understand complex business challenges, connect initiatives, and contribute to long-term strategies
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Highly proficient in developing compelling presentations and executive-level communications
Ability to interact effectively with all organizational levels, including the executive suite
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven decision-making approach
High degree of discretion and ability to handle confidential information with integrity
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred
Experience in cybersecurity, security operations, risk management, or technology leadership support preferred
Relevant cybersecurity, security program, governance, risk, or project/program management certifications preferred, such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, PMP, or PgMP
Experience within a Fortune 100 organization preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to base pay
Award target in the company’s equity award program
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Paid time off
Retirement savings options
Wellness programs
Other resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being