At Arctic Wolf, we’re on a mission to end cyber risk.
We are a global leader in security operations, helping organizations stay resilient against evolving cyber threats through industry-leading security operations, threat intelligence, and a people-first approach to cybersecurity.
More than 3,000 Pack members across the world work together every day to protect our customers and empower security teams with new levels of speed, accuracy, and intelligence at scale. What sets us apart is our relentless focus on our customers, innovation at scale, and a collaborative culture where talented people can do meaningful work that truly makes a difference.
We’re constantly looking for talented people to join the Pack and help us take our performance to the next level.
About the Position:
The Manager, Security Operations, is responsible for managing the people, processes, and services we deliver to customers.
As a Manager, Security Operations, you will:
- Develop, enhance, and operationalize processes to better execute customer expectations.
- Develop, measure, analyze, and maintain the internal and external service metrics for Service Operation, providing timely reports to leadership teams.
- Leverage the metrics to make better informed decisions on improving the organization's capability and functionality.
- All people management responsibilities for the organization
- Provide escalation support for customer management challenges, security incidents, and ticket triage functions.
- Lead, coordinate, and train others on effective management of security incidents and operational responses for customers
- Collaborate across various business units to deliver the most comprehensive security response to customers.
- Work closely with recruitment team to ensure a strong pipeline of talent is being considered and that teams are operating at appropriate capacities.
Who You Are:
The Manager of Security Operations is a critical member of the Security Services leadership team. In this role, you will be working directly with our Triage Security Analyst and Engineer group – our first line of defense. Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and who embraces opportunities for mentorship is the ideal fit for this role.
Your experience and skillset could look like:
- Cybersecurity practical experience in one of the Triage functions within Arctic Wolf’s Security Operations Center.
- Passion for Cybersecurity. Continually learning new attack vectors, new threats, and security framework expertise.
- Strong and demonstrated ability to define effective security processes. Ability to identify current opportunities in current processes and roll out necessary changes.
- Strong and practical knowledge of industry adopted frameworks and methodologies (MITRE ATT&CK, CIS, NIST, ISO, PCI-DSS, etc.)
- Ability to lead and manage a technical team
- Excellent communicator and presenter
- Ability to lead and mentor
Minimum Qualifications:
- A degree in Cybersecurity or equivalent
- 4+ years’ experience working and managing a SOC or customer support function
Benefits
All wolves receive compelling compensation and benefits packages, including:
- Equity for all employees
- Flexible time off and paid volunteer days
- 401(k) contribution and matching
- 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
Security Requirements
At Arctic Wolf, protecting our people, customers, and data is fundamental to how we operate. All employees are expected to uphold our commitment to security, privacy, and compliance by following internal information security policies, standards, and controls designed to safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of business and customer information.
Depending on the role, employment may be subject to background verification and additional regulatory or compliance requirements, including obligations related to data protection and export control laws where applicable.
Skills Required
- Degree in Cybersecurity or equivalent
- 4+ years of experience working in and managing a Security Operations Center or customer support function
- Practical cybersecurity experience in a security operations center triage function
- Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and methodologies, including MITRE ATT&CK, CIS, NIST, ISO, and PCI-DSS
- Ability to define, improve, and operationalize security processes
- Ability to lead and manage a technical team
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to lead and mentor others
Arctic Wolf Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Arctic Wolf and has not been reviewed or approved by Arctic Wolf.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentive plans in sales roles are seen as strong when targets are met, with on‑target earnings positioned as competitive. This dynamic helps explain notably higher satisfaction in sales relative to other functions.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is included for all employees across offers, broadening ownership beyond limited groups. Broad access to equity can provide meaningful upside tied to company performance.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible paid time off and dedicated volunteer time off are core parts of the package. These options expand avenues for time away beyond standard vacation and holidays.
Arctic Wolf Insights
What We Do
The cybersecurity industry has an effectiveness problem. Every year new technologies, vendors, and solutions emerge, and yet despite this constant innovation we continue to see high profile breaches in the headlines. All organizations know they need better security, but the dizzying array of options leave resource-constrained IT and security leaders wondering how to proceed. At Arctic Wolf, our mission is to End Cyber Risk through effective security operations. To achieve this, we believe that organizations must do three key things:
