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/an [insert job title] to be part of making this/that happen.
Lead Information Security Engineer
Position Overview And Objective
The Lead Security Engineer role is responsible for the implementation and operation of security technology used in the protection of Arctic Wolf. This role will work closely with our Security Architecture team to deploy and operationalize critical technical security capabilities.
Primary Responsibilities And Duties
Provide critical input into the selection of security technologies, in line with strategic and tactical objectives.
Implement and configure off-the-shelf security technologies in the Arctic Wolf internal environment.
Create technical approaches to implementing security control technologies.
Continually strive for improved integration between technologies to enhance capabilities from existing investments.
Build. Run. Retire. Repeat.
Work closely with vendors for outsourced solutions. Review vendor solutions and recommendations.
Contribute to a world-class security program that supports Arctic Wolf's tremendous growth.
Key Skills
- Security Architecture & Design
- Designs scalable security architectures across cloud (AWS experience is critical; GCP/Azure is a nice-to-have) and onprem environments.
- Strong understanding of network security patterns, zerotrust principles, and segmentation strategies.
- Experienced with Palo Alto SASE, firewall policy engineering, and endpoint protection technologies.
- Security Tooling & Automation
- Builds and maintains automation for security workflows using scripting and APIs (Python, Bash).
- Leads implementation and optimization of enterprise security tooling (EDR, CSPM, logging/monitoring, scanning platforms).
- Develops integrations to improve signal quality, reduce operational overhead, and strengthen detection coverage.
- Vulnerability Management
- Owns vulnerability management processes, ensuring broad scanning coverage, accurate asset identification, and reliable data pipelines.
- Interprets vulnerability data to drive prioritized remediation with engineering and infrastructure teams.
- Guides improvements to scanning strategy, reporting, and exception handling.
- Security Exceptions & Risk Assessment
- Performs structured security risk assessments for exception requests, identifying gaps and recommending compensating controls.
- Partners with stakeholders to ensure exceptions are tracked, justified, and aligned with risk tolerance.
- M&A Due Diligence & Integration
- Leads or contributes to security due diligence for acquisitions, focusing on core control maturity and inherited risks.
- Drives postmerger integration of systems, access models, and security tooling to align with organizational standards.
Key Competencies
- Strategic Technical Judgment: Balances practical engineering constraints with security objectives to recommend effective solutions.
- Influence & Collaboration: Works crossfunctionally to align teams on security priorities and drive adoption of controls.
- System-Level Thinking: Understands how technologies interact and designs integrated security capabilities across the stack.
- Proactive Problem Solving: Identifies gaps early and leads efforts to close them through process, architecture, or tooling improvements.
- Operational Ownership: Ensures security controls are implemented, monitored, and maintained to high reliability standards.
- Clear Communication: Provides concise guidance to both technical and nontechnical partners, including during escalations or risk discussions.
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.
Strong experience in deploying security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, content filters, Anti-Malware, EDR, etc.
Strong experience with setup and administration of Linux systems.
Good experience in network design and topology, especially zoning, routing, VLANs, WiFi security, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
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
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.
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 (2021-2025), Best Places to Work USA (2021-2025), Great Place to Work Canada (2021-2024), Great Place to Work UK (2024-2026), and Kununu Top Company Germany (2024-2026). Our commitment to bold growth and shaping the future of security operations is matched by our dedication to customer satisfaction, with over 10,000 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 thatby 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
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 experience as accessible as possible and provideaccommodationsas required for candidates and employees with disabilities and/or other specific needs where possible. Please let us know if you require any accommodation by emailing [Confidential Information]. View our Hiring Page to learn more about our application process.
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 880,000 to 6,279,000 INR annually. This range reflects the expected base pay for this position and may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, and location. In addition to base salary, Arctic Wolf offers variable incentive compensation, new hire equity grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.
