Lead Cyber Operations Engineer

At Arctic Wolf, you won’t just watch the cybersecurity industry evolve – you'll help lead the change. Our global Pack is made up of people who thrive on solving hard problems, moving fast, and building technology that protects organizations around the world. We’re proud to be recognized by Forbes, CNBC, Fortune, CRN, Bartner Peer Insights and IDC MarketScape – but what matters most is the work behind it: delivering real outcomes for customers through award winning innovation like our Aurora Platform. 

If you’re looking for meaningful work, smart teammates and the chance to make a real impact in a high-growth company that’s redefining security operations, Arctic Wolf is the right place for you! 

Our mission is simple: End Cyber Risk. We’re looking for a Lead Cyber Operations Engineer to be part of making this happen.   

About the Role

The Lead Cyber Operations Engineer provides proactive cyber defense and response services through incident repones, threat hunting, and security content development to help protect the Arctic Wolf enterprise. Lead Cyber Operations Engineer will leverage their cross-domain expertise to fulfill these key responsibilities:

SOC/DFIR

• Analyze incoming security events based on different data points, network, endpoint, and log sources expediently, consistently, and accurately

• Prioritize incoming events exceptionally well

• Perform assessment of cybersecurity incidents to identify the root cause, respond, and recover the environment.

• Steer complex investigations within your area of expertise, and leverage your security knowledge to engage the other experts within other disciplines appropriately

• Lead Security Incident Response activities across the organization as an Incident commander and responder

• Perform digital forensic functions including but not limited to host-based analysis through investigating Unix, Linux, and Windows systems to identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)

• Process collected data and conduct data acquisitions through in-depth analysis

• Preserve and analyze data from electronic data sources and systems including laptop and desktop computers, servers, and cloud services (Azure, AWS, etc.)

• Examine firewall, web, database, and other log sources to identify evidence and artifacts of malicious and compromised activity

• Build and tune threat detections within a SIEM solution related to current threat landscape

Threat Hunting

• Use threat reporting and/or the hypothesis-driven method to create, scope and execute threat hunts.

• Search for, identify and document cyber threats and risks hidden from our existing detection logic, analytics, and machine learning, before an attack can occur.

• Analyze and catalogue findings with respect to tactics, tools, and procedures (TTPs), behaviors, goals, and methods.

• Assist in organizing findings into reports with the goal of identifying and informing readers of environmental and organizational threat trends.

• Assist and review in the creation of predictions for the future of the threat landscape and goals and methods of threat actors

• Proactively interact and communicate with internal customer stakeholders (Internal Security Operations Center and AWN corporate security teams)

• Mentor junior Cyber Operations Engineers to support their professional growth.

• Knowledge in building and leveraging SIEM dashboards for threat hunt engagements

The Lead Cyber Operations Engineer role combines aspects of a Digital Forensics Incident Responder, Security Engineer, Data Scientist, and Threat Hunter.  A successful Lead Cyber Operations Engineer possesses a strong ability to communicate, educate, and share information effectively with variety of technical and non-technical people. 

About You

You thrive in fast-paced environments and have a positive can-do attitude.  You are a critical thinker that continually learns and can navigate uncertainty.  You enjoy working with internal partners and in a team, are an excellent communicator, and are able easily interact with a variety of people, personalities, and technical skill levels.  Above all, your passion for cybersecurity and partnering with variety of organizational groups shows in everything you do!

Required Skills and Experience

• 8+ years of experience in a hands-on security role with a strong knowledge of security operations, cloud security, network engineering, network and endpoint security, data analysis and forensics

• Strong understanding of all phases of Incident response.

• Experience in scripting languages (python, Bash and Power Shell) with the ability to parse logs, analyze raw data and automate tasks

• Familiarity with, and understanding of the inner workings of, network protocols and operating systems to include Windows, Linux and Unix

• Working experience with and understanding of enterprise IT operations, including Networking, SSO, Server Administration, Containerization, SaaS and Cloud Infrastructure.

• Strong understanding of adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures using the Mitre ATT&CK framework, other adversary attack methodologies and current and past attack trend

• Degree or diploma in a relevant field, or certifications and experience equivalent  

• Strong partnering and relationship building skills in a professional context 

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal 

• Clear understanding of enterprise IT security solutions, including Security Information Event Management (SIEM), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS/IPS), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR), Network Security Monitoring (NSM), Firewalls, Content Filtering, and Proxies, and Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) tools to protect the enterprise. 

• General foundational knowledge with leveraging agentic AI in supporting a security operations platform

• Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills 

Additional skills and experience

• Malware reverse engineering

• Malware analysis 

• Authentication and identity management 

• Risk management, assessment, and common compliance frameworks 

• Penetration testing and attack simulation 

• Ability to break down complex situations in understandable pieces

• Leveraging Agentic AI solutions to improve security operations and incident response processes

• Experience with technical writing

On-Camera Policy
To support a fair, transparent, and engaging interview experience, candidates interviewing remotely are expected to be on camera during all video interviews. Being on camera fosters authentic connection, improves communication, and allows for full engagement from both candidates and interviewers. We understand that technical, bandwidth, or location-related challenges may occasionally prevent video use. If this applies, candidates are required to notify us in advance so we can explore appropriate accommodations.

About Arctic Wolf

At Arctic Wolf, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that thrives on diversity of thought, background, and culture. This is reflected in our multiple awards, including Top Workplace USA (2021-2024), Best Places to Work – USA (2021-2024), Great Place to Work – Canada (2021-2024), Great Place to Work – UK (2024), and Kununu Top Company – Germany (2024). Our commitment to bold growth and shaping the future of security operations is matched by our dedication to customer satisfaction, with over 7,000 customers worldwide and more than 2,000 channel partners globally. As we continue to expand globally and enhance our technology, Arctic Wolf remains the most trusted name in the industry. 

Our Values  

Arctic Wolf recognizes that success comes from delighting our customers, so we work together to ensure that happens every day. We believe in diversity and inclusion and truly value the unique qualities and unique perspectives all employees bring to the organization. And we appreciate that—by protecting people’s and organizations’ sensitive data and seeking to end cyber risk— we get to work in an industry that is fundamental to the greater good.  

We celebrate unique perspectives by creating a platform for all voices to be heard through our Pack Unity program. We encourage all employees to join or create a new alliance. See more about our Pack Unity here.   

We also believe and practice corporate responsibility, and have recently joined the Pledge 1% Movement, ensuring that we continue to give back to our community. We know that through our mission to End Cyber Risk we will continue to engage and give back to our communities.  

All wolves receive compelling compensation and benefits packages, including:  

• Equity for all employees 

• Flexible time off and paid volunteer days 

• RRSP and 401k match 

• Training and career development programs 

• Comprehensive private benefits plan including medical, mental health, dental, disability, life and AD&D, and value-added services 

• Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health services 

• Fertility support and paid parental leave 

Arctic Wolf is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. Arctic Wolf is committed to fostering a welcoming, accessible, respectful, and inclusive environment ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. As such, we strive to make our entire employee experience as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for candidates and employees with disabilities and/or other specific needs where possible. Please let us know if you require any accommodations by emailing [email protected].  

Security Requirements  

• Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with AWN’s Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of AWN business information (in accordance with our employee handbook and corporate policies). 

• Background checks are required for this position.  

• This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”).  Please note that, if applicable, an offer for employment will be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations. 

The base salary range for this job family is 63,000 to 240,000 USD annually. This range reflects the base pay the company reasonably expects to offer for this position, aligned to the broader job family base pay structure. Actual base pay may vary based on skills, experience, and location, including job family level. In addition to base pay, Arctic Wolf offers variable incentive compensation, new hire equity grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.