CVS Health

Principal Cloud Engineer

CVS Health$144K — $288K *
US-Anywhere
+ 4 other locationsRemote
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in enterprise infrastructure engineering focusing on cloud storage and data protection
  • Expert knowledge in SAN, NAS, Object Storage, Software Defined Storage
  • Experience in leading data center consolidation and cloud storage modernization
  • Strong multi-vendor management experience with platforms like Dell PMAX, PowerScale
  • Expertise in developing backup, recovery, and cyber resiliency strategies

Responsibilities

  • Architect and engineer enterprise storage platforms ensuring data integrity and availability
  • Design and implement end-to-end storage solutions across private cloud and data center
  • Drive strategic technology decisions by evaluating emerging products and tools
  • Lead initiatives for storage modernization and resilience engineering
  • Develop enterprise strategies for backup, recovery, and business continuity
  • Partner with security teams to protect sensitive data from cyber threats
  • Mentor engineering teams and influence technical strategy

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement savings options
  • Wellness programs and resources
Full Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking an accomplished Principal Cloud Storage Engineer to lead the design, engineering, and evolution of our private cloud storage platforms. This role will focus on large-scale storage architecture, data protection, cyber recovery, and resiliency technologies across complex enterprise environments. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise in storage systems with strong leadership, architectural vision, and the ability to influence technical direction across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect and engineer enterprise storage platforms that ensure data integrity, availability, security, and disaster recovery readiness
  • Design and implement end-to-end storage solutions, including Software Defined Storage, SAN, NAS, and object storage across private cloud and data center environments
  • Drive strategic technology decisions by evaluating emerging products, tools, and standards supporting storage, data protection, cloud, and compute platforms
  • Lead infrastructure initiatives involving storage modernization, data protection, cyber recovery, data migration, and resilience engineering
  • Develop and execute enterprise strategies for backup, recovery, cyber vaulting, and business continuity
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of storage architectures, configurations, policies, and operational procedures
  • Partner closely with enterprise security teams to define and enforce controls protecting sensitive data from cyber threats and unauthorized access
  • Stay current on emerging technologies in cloud storage, data protection, resiliency, and cybersecurity, recommending innovations to enhance performance and reduce cost
  • Provide expert-level guidance for multi-vendor storage technologies, ensuring optimal lifecycle, supportability, and performance outcomes
  • Mentor and guide engineering teams, fostering technical excellence and continuous improvement
  • Serve as a senior technical advisor to application, operations, and leadership teams, influencing strategy for compute, storage, cloud, and data protection services
  • Drive standardization, automation, and orchestration to optimize storage operations and improve infrastructure efficiency

Required Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in enterprise infrastructure engineering with deep expertise in cloud storage, data protection, and cyber recovery
  • Expert-level knowledge of SAN, NAS, Object Storage, Software Define Storage, architectures and related ecosystem technologies
  • Experience leading data center consolidation, large-scale data migrations, and cloud storage modernization efforts
  • Strong multi-vendor management experience across major storage, backup, and cloud platform providers such as Dell PMAX, PFLEX, PowerScale, ObjectScale, Vast.
  • Demonstrated expertise developing backup, recovery, and cyber resiliency strategies for mission-critical workloads
  • Experience with virtualization platforms (e.g., OpenShift, VMware, Hyper-V); networking fundamentals a plus

Preferred Qualifications

  • Solid experience with container platforms such as Rancher, Kubernetes as well as persistent storage
  • Solid understanding of security frameworks, compliance requirements, and the integration of security controls within cloud storage environments
  • Proven success designing and supporting large-scale infrastructure platforms with high reliability and performance expectations
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
  • Outstanding communication and leadership capabilities, with the ability to influence across technical and non-technical teams

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (Highschool diploma plus 4 years relevant work 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, 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. 

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 .

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 08/01/2026

About CVS Health

Omnicare provides comprehensive pharmaceutical services to patients and providers across the United States. As the market-leader in professional pharmacy, related consulting and data management services for skilled nursing, assisted living and other chronic care settings, Omnicare leverages its unparalleled clinical insight into the geriatric market along with some of the industry's most innovative technological capabilities to the benefit of its long-term care customers. Omnicare also provides key commercialization services for the bio-pharmaceutical industry through its Specialty Care Group.

CVS Health Careers

Joining CVS Health presents a unique opportunity to advance your career in a company where innovation, leadership, and growth go hand in hand. As a leader in the healthcare industry, CVS Health is more than just a pharmacy. We are a team of professionals dedicated to improving lives and optimizing health outcomes.

Work You’ll Do

At CVS Health, you will be part of a culture that values diversity and inclusivity, fostering an environment where every team member’s contribution is valued. Engage in meaningful work that directly impacts lives, driving innovation in healthcare services and solutions.

Explore Job Opportunities

Whether you’re looking for a position in pharmacy services, corporate leadership, or in-store management, CVS Health offers a variety of employment opportunities that will help you harness your skills and thrive professionally. Our job opportunities span across a wide range of professional fields and geographic locations, ensuring that your career at CVS Health aligns with your professional goals and lifestyle.

Internship Programs

Kickstart your career with CVS Health through our internship programs. These opportunities are designed for ambitious students eager to develop their skills in a real-world setting. Internships at CVS Health are not only about gaining work experience but also about making meaningful contributions to our ongoing projects.

Professional Growth and Development

CVS Health is committed to the professional growth of our employees. With access to cutting-edge technology, industry-leading experts, and comprehensive diversity training, our team members are equipped to lead and innovate. We support career advancement through professional development programs, leadership training, and opportunities for networking and internal mobility.

Benefits and Culture

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits that reflect our commitment to their well-being and success. From health and wellness benefits to professional development programs, CVS Health is dedicated to ensuring our team members have the resources they need. Our inclusive culture encourages collaboration and continuous learning, making CVS Health a place where you can grow and succeed.

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Size
300,000 employees
Market Cap
$122 billion
Industry
Net Income
$7.1 billion
Founded
1963
5 Year Trend
+10.5%
Revenue
$268.7 billion
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