Arctic Wolf · 4 days ago
Senior Staff Threat Researcher, Detection Engineering
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expArctic Wolf is redefining the cybersecurity landscape with a mission to end cyber risk. They are seeking a Senior Staff Threat Researcher to provide technical direction and guidance to multiple teams, ensuring the delivery of high-value solutions while mentoring technical leaders in the organization.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNetwork SecuritySoftware
Responsibilities
Act as a mentor to R&D technical leaders
Apply broad expertise and knowledge in highly specialized fields or several related disciplines
Lead and contribute to the development of company objectives and principles to achieve goals in creative and effective ways. Produce specifications and determine operational feasibility
Work on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles
Apply conceptual thinking to understand advanced issues and implications
Exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
Accountable for results, which may impact the entire function
Create formal networks involving coordination among groups
Focus on providing thought leadership and work on broader organizational projects which require understanding of wider business, by conveying advanced information and persuading several diverse stakeholders/audiences
Recognized internally and externally as a subject matter expert
May direct the work of others
Qualification
Required
10+ years of professional experience as a security architect, detection developer, reverse engineer, security researcher, or CNO developer
Expert‑level Python expertise
OS‑specific telemetry (Windows Security/Sysmon logs, Linux, MacOS)
Windows PowerShell monitoring
SIEM detections
EDR detections/signatures
Suricata, Sigma, and Yara rules
Development of anomaly‑ and behavioral‑based detections
Tuning and optimization of detections for all the above
Experience leading and mentoring groups of developers while contributing code independently
Experience designing and building detection frameworks and processes
Experience managing and measuring security efficacy of detections
Experience managing and measuring cost efficiency of detection frameworks
Deep understanding of networking security principles and flows
Experience leading Agile development teams, preferably with formal Agile training
Preferred
Understanding of the Arctic Wolf service delivery model
Experience with the Arctic Wolf detection framework and infrastructure
Commitment to continuous learning and skills development
B.Sc. in a technical field (CS, CE, EE, Math, Physics, etc.) with M.Sc./PhD preferred
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
H1B Sponsorship
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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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