Lead Information Security Engineer

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, Gartner 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 **Lead Information Security Engineer** to be part of making this happen. **Position Overview and Objective** The **Lead Security Systems Engineer** is responsible for designing, implementing, and operating security capabilities that protect Arctic Wolf’s internal environment. This **role focuses on building and integrating security systems, combining off-the-shelf technologies with custom automation** to deliver scalable, reliable, and measurable security outcomes. This is a hands-on engineering role that requires **strong systems thinking across operating systems, cloud platforms, identity, and networked environments.** The engineer will partner closely with Security Architecture and Engineering teams to translate strategy into practical, well-integrated solutions. The role emphasizes depth in understanding how systems work, combined with the ability to extend and automate security controls through scripting and lightweight engineering. **Responsibilities** **** - **Implement and configure security technologies** (e.g., IAM, endpoint, SASE, vulnerability management) - Develop **automation and integrations using scripting and APIs** to close functional gaps and improve scale - **Extend vendor platforms** (e.g., Okta, Wiz, Prisma, etc.) to meet internal control requirements - Translate **architectural patterns into real-world implementations** across endpoint, cloud, identity, and network environments - Own services across their lifecycle: **build → operate → optimize → retire** - Improve interoperability between tools to create cohesive security capabilities - **Reduce manual processes through automation** and reusable engineering patterns - Work closely with IT, infrastructure, and application teams to embed security into systems and workflows - Ensure solutions balance **security, usability, and operational efficiency** - Provide input into tool selection based on system fit, integration capability, and scalability - Evaluate vendor solutions and validate alignment with internal architecture **Experience & Requirements** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) - 5 to 8 years of experience in **security engineering, systems engineering, or infrastructure engineering** - Experience deploying and operating security technologies (e.g., IAM, EDR, network security, cloud security tools) - Hands-on experience with **Linux system administration** - Experience with **scripting/automation** to support system integration and operational efficiency - Strong understanding of **networking and system architecture fundamentals** **Preferred Qualifications** - Experience integrating enterprise platforms such as **Okta, cloud security tools, or SASE solutions** - Familiarity with **infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform)** - Experience working in **cloud-first or SaaS environments** - Exposure to **Zero Trust or identity-centric security models** **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 candid…