Cloud Detection Developer

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 Cloud Detection Developer to be part of making this happen.  

About the Role

A Cloud Detection Developer within the Detection & Response (D&R) team is a cybersecurity expert and detections developer for Cloud and SaaS products. The team researches and curates alerts/reports for their surface area. They look at new and emerging threats to identify the investments we should be making to improve our threat detection capabilities. Their overarching goal is to help us make security better for our clients every day. This role works with team members, Product Management, Security Services and various other specialists to continuously improve the coverage and efficacy of our MDR solution.
 

Responsibilities Include:

• Research and develop expertise in the various threat surfaces and telemetry available for them

• Propose coverage and efficacy improvements to the detection surface

• Work with team members to develop novel detections and continuously tune existing ones

• Participate in the full software development life cycle

• Build well-designed, testable, efficient and secure code

• Build runbooks, reports and supporting material for detection surface

• Document research findings and knowledge share with team and other departments
   

Once a year we hold a department-wide Hackathon, teaming up across all R&D teams over four days to collaborate and build cool ideas outside the normal project scope. While innovation is the focus, some of these ideas do make it into our products.
 

About You

We use and train a variety of technologies in Detection & Response. The ideal candidate has a blend of security research and development experience. Candidates who are interested in security detections/protections and have experience with the technologies below or similar are encouraged to apply for this position. Understanding the basic workings of a security operation center is preferred.
 

Preferred experience in the development of security products/systems with a focus on 2 or more of the following key areas:

• IaaS/PaaS/SaaS Security Research

• Cloud Architecture

• GCP (Google Cloud Platform)

• AWS (Amazon Web Services)

• Microsoft Azure Cloud

• Kubernetes/Docker/Containers

• SaaS services such as Microsoft365, Microsoft Defender, Google Suite

• Cloud Security Operations (CloudSecOps)

• Development and research of anomaly and behavioural based detections

• Email Security (Microsoft Exchange, Proofpoint TAP, Mimecast)

• Tuning and optimization of detections for all the above
   

Preferred experience with the at least two of the following Development Languages & Methodologies:

• Python

• Test Driven Development

• Full understanding and use of DevOps methods/tooling

• Full understanding/application of secure development practices

• Agile (SCRUM/Kanban)

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 recruiting@arcticwolf.com. 

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.