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At Arctic Wolf, we're not just navigating the cybersecurity landscape - we're redefining it. Our global team of dedicated Pack members is driving innovation and setting new industry standards every day. Our impact speaks for itself: we've earned recognition on the Forbes Cloud 100, CNBC Disruptor 50, Fortune Future 50, and Fortune Cyber 60 lists, and we recently took home 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 Threat Intelligence Researcher to be part of making that happen.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our mission is to develop cutting-edge technology and tools that enhance our core goal to end cyber risk, while delivering comprehensive security intelligence to our customers and the broader security community. Leveraging trillions of security events ingested, parsed, enriched, and analyzed each week, Arctic Wolf R&D is responsible for threat research, detection engineering, and driving improvements in the speed, scale, and efficacy of Arctic Wolf’s solutions. The team is composed of security and threat intelligence researchers, data scientists, and security development engineers with deep expertise in AI, security R&D, and advanced offensive and defensive security methods.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Participate in the full software/detection engineering development life cycle
Build well-designed, testable, efficient, secure code and/or threat detections
Research and analyze emerging network-related threat vectors, threat actor tools, vulnerabilities and their exploitation, focusing on early detection
Propose and implement improvements to detection coverage and efficacy
Collaborate with the threat detection development team, product manager and other detection engineers to understand problems, then develop and test solutions in an iterative cycle
Work with the latest technologies and broaden your skillset
Meet regularly with the team to review progress and share technical issues
Implement bug-fixes and contribute to on-going product maintenance
ABOUT YOU
You have a blend of security research and development experience, and are passionate about making security better for clients every day:
Python or other programming languages for automation and detection development
Solid knowledge of networking and a drive to learn more about the use of networking protocols, their vulnerabilities, and how to detect/protect against them
Working knowledge of GitHub, Jenkins, and automated test tools
Detection engineering using Yara, Sigma, Snort, Suricata, or similar pattern matching languages/rule sets
Open Source IPS/IDS/NSM/NDR (e.g., Bro/Zeek/Suricata)
MITRE ATT&CK framework and its application in detection development
Intelligent, hard-working, and eager to share your code early and often
Experience working collaboratively in a remote or distributed team environment About Arctic Wolf
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.
