[Remote] Senior Staff Threat Researcher, Detection Engineering

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Arctic Wolf is a leader in cybersecurity innovation, recognized for its contributions to the industry. The Senior Staff Threat Researcher will provide technical direction and guidance to multiple teams, focusing on the design, implementation, and testing of software solutions to enhance the company's detection capabilities. 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 Skills • 10 or more 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 with 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 arenaflex efficiency of detection frameworks • Deep understanding of networking security principles and flows • Experience leading Agile development teams, preferably with formal Agile training • 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 Overview • Arctic Wolf is a cyber security company that provides cloud-native security operations technology to reduce cyber risks. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • Arctic Wolf has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 1 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 1 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job Apply tot his job

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