Arctic Wolf · 1 day ago
Senior Director, Information Security Engineering
Eden Prairie, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
12+ years expArctic Wolf is redefining the cybersecurity landscape with a mission to end cyber risk. The Senior Director of Security Engineering will lead the design and operation of scalable security capabilities, guiding high-performing teams and ensuring effective security controls are embedded into core business systems.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNetwork SecuritySoftware
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop Security Engineering and IAM leaders and engineers; set clear role expectations, establish career paths, and build succession plans
Build and sustain a high‑performing, inclusive organization with strong delivery discipline, accountability, and technical excellence
Foster a culture of engineering rigor, automation, and continuous improvement
Define and execute the Security Engineering and IAM strategy and program portfolio, including:
Identity and Access Management (SSO, MFA, identity lifecycle automation, privileged access management)
Zero Trust / ZTNA enablement
Secrets management and cryptographic lifecycle (PKI, certificates, encryption standards)
Infrastructure and system hardening
Security platforms and automation (scanning, enforcement, guardrails)
Supply‑chain, SaaS, and third‑party security controls
Deliver reusable security capabilities that integrate cleanly with CI/CD pipelines, cloud services, SaaS and identity systems
Establish durable engagement models with R&D, IT, and Business Applications teams by:
Influencing requirements and designs before work begins
Aligning priorities and roadmaps to business and security outcomes
Communicating progress, risk, and tradeoffs to stakeholders
Ensuring successful adoption and transition of solutions to operational owners
Partner with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) teams to ensure risk‑based prioritization, policy alignment, and effective exception management
Support audits, certifications, and regulatory requirements through strong technical controls, evidence, and documentation
Define and validate security requirements for Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Business Impact Analysis (BIA), and Disaster Recovery (DR); partner with infrastructure and operations teams on testing and assurance activities
Define, track, and report KPIs that demonstrate:
Delivery throughput and stakeholder adoption
Automation coverage and reduction of manual security processes
IAM posture (e.g., MFA coverage, privileged access reduction, lifecycle automation)
Reliability and quality of security platforms and services
Effectiveness of Zero Trust and data‑perimeter controls
Efficiency and risk reduction in supply‑chain security reviews
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field
12+ years of experience in system, network, and/or application security, preferably within large‑scale or infrastructure‑centric organizations
Significant experience leading security engineering and IAM teams, including solution delivery and automation
Demonstrated experience with information security risk management and cybersecurity strategy
Proven leadership and project/program management skills with measurable results
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate between business and technical audiences
Preferred
Experience building internal security platforms such as IAM systems, PKI, secrets vaults, access proxies, or scanning and enforcement platforms
Hands‑on experience delivering Zero Trust architectures, just‑in‑time access, secrets lifecycle automation, and identity governance solutions
Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS), containerized workloads (Docker/Kubernetes), and CI/CD integration patterns
Experience with modern programming or scripting languages (e.g., Go, Python, Rust) for automation or platform integration
Exposure to privacy engineering, AI/LLM security governance, and software supply‑chain security practices (e.g., SBOMs)
Prior leadership of distributed or hybrid teams across multiple time zones
Benefits
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
Company
Arctic Wolf
Arctic Wolf is a cyber security company that provides cloud-native security operations technology to reduce cyber risks.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$899.2MKey Investors
Blue Owl Capital CorporationViking Global InvestorsFuture Fund
2022-10-06Convertible Note· $401M
2022-01-06Secondary Market
2021-07-13Series F· $150M
Leadership Team
Ian McShane
Vice President of Product Management - Arctic Wolf Labs
Issara Srun
Vice President Sales Engineering
Recent News
2025-12-18
Lightspeed Venture Partners
2025-11-27
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