Principal Cloud Security 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 Principal Cloud Security Developer​ be part of making this/that happen.  

The Principal Cloud Security Developer will contribute to our Product Security Engineering department by leading initiatives that enhance the protection and detection capabilities of Arctic Wolf’s cloud infrastructure, with a strong focus on automation, scalability, and operational excellence across AWS (and soon Azure and GCP).

As a Principal Cloud Security Developer, you’ll be the brains and backbone of our Cloud Security efforts—focused on safeguarding Arctic Wolf’s infrastructure through a mix of hands-on technical work and high-level strategy. You'll champion improvements to cloud protection and detection capabilities by defining, deploying, and managing services like GuardDuty, Security Hub, Inspector, and Kubernetes security tooling.

Your expertise will directly influence access controls, least-privilege models, and the implementation of just-in-time access across our environments, particularly within AWS IAM. You’ll serve as a trusted SME, partnering with teams across the organization to diagnose, remediate, and prevent security incidents—all while driving automation, reducing toil, and pushing boundaries in cloud security practices.

In your first six months, you might:

• Deploy and operationalize new AWS security services using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)

• Improve automation of security reporting and remediation

• Act as SME for infrastructure security incidents, leading RCA efforts

• Advance access control automation using tools like Lambda, CloudTrail Lake, and custom scripts

• Lead domain-specific security improvements (e.g., containers, Lambda, APIs)

Your responsibilities:

• Own strategic security challenges across infrastructure and product landscapes

• Define and maintain a scalable, automated security toolset

• Drive security observability and monitoring capabilities

• Support remediation and secure design initiatives across teams

• Build automation to reduce manual effort and improve consistency

• Set direction for cloud security data collection, visualization, and risk reduction

Technical Skills:

• Deep experience in AWS security tooling (GuardDuty, IAM, CloudTrail, etc.)

• Proficient in IaC (CloudFormation, Terraform) and programming (Python, Go)

• Hands-on with CI/CD and automation of security integrations

• Familiarity with Lambda, KMS, ACM, CloudWatch, and related services

What sets you apart:

• Passion for automation and removing operational overhead

• Self-driven and collaborative, able to work across teams and levels

• Strong communicator and clear documentation advocate

• Strategic thinker comfortable in ambiguity, able to drive vision to execution

• Experienced in production-grade services and cloud security operations

Bonus if you have:

• Multi-region/multi-cloud battle scars

• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP)

• Big Data or pipeline experience

• Networking/security protocol knowledge (e.g., DNS)

Tech Stack You’ll Touch:
AWS (Security Hub, GuardDuty, Lambda, EKS, Terraform), Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka, Prometheus, Go, Python, GitHub Actions, Harness, Azure, GCP.

About Arctic Wolf

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.  

• This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”).  Please note that, if applicable, an offer for employment will be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations.