At Arctic Wolf, we're redefining the cybersecurity landscape. With our employee Pack members, spread out globally, committed to setting new industry standards. Our accomplishments speak for themselves, from our recognition in the Forbes Cloud 100, CNBC Disruptor 50, Fortune Future 50, and Fortune Cyber 60 to winning the 2024 CRN Products of the Year award. We’re proud to be named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Managed Detection and Response Services and earning a Customers' Choice distinction from Gartner Peer Insights. Our Aurora Platform also received CRN’s Products of the Year award in the inaugural Security Operations Platform category. Join a company that’s not only leading, but also shaping, the future of security operations.
Our mission is simple: End Cyber Risk. We’re looking for a senior developer to be part of making this happen.
About the Company
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.
Position Overview and Objective
The Senior Security Engineer role works within the Internal Security Operations team and is responsible for supporting the implementation and operation of security technologies within the Security Operations Center (SOC), in addition to security detection content development used in the protection of Arctic Wolf. This role will work closely with Cyber Operations Engineers to identify and build threat detections mapped to MITRE ATT&CK within our SIEM and work with other Information Security Engineers, Cloud Security and Security Architecture teams to deploy and operationalize critical technical security capabilities.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
Develop, map, test, and deploy threat detections, correlations, and risk-based alerting within a SIEM.
Assist and review in the creation of predictions for the future of the threat landscape and goals and methods of threat actors.
Analyze incoming security events based on different data points, network, endpoint, and log sources expediently, consistently, and accurately.
Provide support for security incident escalations as needed.
Demonstrate excellent communication and negotiation skills required to clearly articulate and explain proposed solutions to internal security team and other stakeholders.
Implement and configure off-the-shelf security technologies in the Arctic Wolf internal environment.
Continually strive for improved integration between technologies to enhance capabilities from existing investments.
Build. Run. Retire. Repeat.
Assit in design, develop, and deploy of Agentic AI SOC platform capabilities.
Contribute to a world-class security program that supports Arctic Wolf’s tremendous growth.
Key Skills
Ability to work and collaborate well across multiple stakeholders.
Strong understanding of adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures using the MITRE ATT&CK farmwork, other adversary attack methodologies and current and past attack trend.
Good understanding of software development or scripting, and API integration.
Good experience in deploying security technologies such as SIEM, SOAR, content filters, Threat Intelligence Platform, EDR, Threat Detection / MITRE ATT&CK mapping, etc.
Familiarity with, and understanding of the inner workings of, network protocols and operating systems to include Windows, Linux and Unix.
Good familiarity with cloud infrastructures, with Amazon Web Services (AWS) considered a strong plus. We’re a cloud-first company.
Knowledge of industry adopted frameworks and methodologies (MITRE ATT&CK, CIS, NIST, ISO 27002:2013, PCI-DSS, etc.)
Strong in-depth technical knowledge of security engineering, computer and network security, authentication, security protocols, and applied cryptography.
Key Competencies
Can write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect.
Uses rigorous logic and methods to identify potential problems. Probes all fruitful sources for answers; tries to identify hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and does not stop at the first answers.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field; or equivalent experience.
5+ years of experience in security and infrastructure engineering including assessing and escalating to vendors for troubleshooting purposes.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong familiarity with cloud infrastructures and managing Security Information Event Management solutions with certification in Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Microsoft Azure Cloud considered a strong plus.
Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills
Understanding all phases of incident response
Perform assessment of cybersecurity incidents to identify the root cause, respond, and recover the environment.
Environment and Physical Demands
Work is primarily sedentary in nature and can be executed sitting or standing positions in an office environment.
Requires ability to utilize technology related to using a keyboard, verbal communication, and work with device screens which require visual acuity.
If located in a company office, often requires the mobility to physically navigate the space.
In the event of business travel, mobility sufficient to utilize public and private transport and navigate to essential locations.
May include moving or lifting of 25 pounds or less (e.g. office chair, reams of paper).
Travel Requirements
Typically, 10% or less of business travel
Exemption Status to be reviewed by Legal
Exempt
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.
Why 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 annual leave, paid holidays and volunteer days
· Training and career development programs
· Comprehensive private benefits plan including medical insurance for you and your family, life insurance (3x compensation), and personal accident insurance.
· Fertility support and paid parental leave
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.
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 laws and regulations.
Arctic Wolf is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, 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].
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field OR equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in security and infrastructure engineering
- Experience developing, mapping, testing, and deploying threat detections, correlations, and alerting within a SIEM
- Experience deploying and configuring security technologies such as SIEM, SOAR, Threat Intelligence Platforms, and EDR
- Strong understanding of adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures and MITRE ATT&CK mapping
- Good understanding of software development or scripting and API integration
- Familiarity with network protocols and operating systems (Windows, Linux, Unix)
- Familiarity with cloud infrastructures (AWS preferred)
- AWS or Microsoft Azure certification considered a strong plus
- Understanding of all phases of incident response and performing incident assessments
- Background check (required)
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:
