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
As an Executive Assistant to the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), you will serve as a trusted strategic partner, enabling the effectiveness of the organization’s senior-most security leader. This role requires exceptional judgment, executive presence, and the ability to manage complex, highly sensitive priorities in a fast-paced and confidential environment.
The Executive Assistant plays a critical role in ensuring seamless day-to-day operations of the deputy CISO, supporting enterprise-wide cybersecurity initiatives, and facilitating communication and coordination across technology, risk, legal, and business leadership. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and comfortable operating at the highest levels of the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Executive & Strategic Support
- Provide high-level administrative and strategic support to the deputy CISO, including complex calendar management, meeting coordination, and domestic and international travel planning.
- Anticipate executive needs, proactively manage shifting priorities, and ensure the deputy CISO is fully prepared for all engagements.
- Act as a trusted gatekeeper, managing access, information flow, and time on behalf of deputy CISO.
Operational & Process Excellence - Track action items, risks, and deadlines to ensure timely execution of security and risk priorities.
- Identify opportunities to streamline administrative and operational processes to improve efficiency and consistency.
Cross-Functional & Enterprise Coordination - Partner closely with technology, legal, compliance, risk, privacy, and business leaders to coordinate activities and communications.
- Support enterprise cybersecurity initiatives by facilitating coordination across teams and leadership levels.
- Build strong, trusted relationships across the organization to enable effective collaboration.
Confidentiality & Judgment - Handle highly sensitive, confidential, and privileged information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
- Exercise independent judgment and decision-making within established guidelines to support the deputy CISO’s effectiveness.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience supporting senior executives, preferably at the C-suite or equivalent level.
- Proven experience managing complex calendars, competing priorities, and high-visibility engagements.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with executive-level polish.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.
- High degree of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and collaboration platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting a CISO, CIO, CTO, or other senior technology or risk leader.
- Familiarity with leveraging AI tools and resources
- Familiarity with cybersecurity, information security, risk management, or technology operations.
- Ability to operate effectively in a large, matrixed enterprise environment.
- Experience supporting board, audit committee, or regulatory-facing activities.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$22.59 - $53.95This 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.
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.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
Aplyr's read
CVS Health is a healthcare giant blending retail pharmacy with insurance services, ideal for those interested in diverse healthcare roles and innovation.
What's promising
- •CVS Health's integration of pharmacy and insurance offers diverse career paths.
- •Strong focus on healthcare innovation with initiatives like HealthHUB locations.
- •Extensive national presence provides job stability and opportunities for relocation.
What to watch
- •Recent layoffs in certain divisions raise concerns about job security.
- •High-pressure retail environment may lead to employee burnout.
- •Complex organizational structure can slow decision-making processes.
Why CVS Health
- •CVS Health's acquisition of Aetna uniquely positions it in both retail and insurance sectors.
- •HealthHUB stores offer a distinctive model combining retail and healthcare services.
- •CVS Caremark provides a robust platform for pharmacy benefits management.
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About CVS Health
CVS Health is a healthcare company that provides a range of services including pharmacy benefits management, retail pharmacy, and health insurance services.
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