[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 leading company in the cybersecurity industry, striving to redefine security operations. They are seeking a Senior Staff Threat Researcher to provide technical direction and guidance across multiple teams, focusing on delivering high-value solutions and improving existing 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+ 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 • 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 https://arcticwolf.com/. Company H1B Sponsorship • Arctic Wolf has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025, 1 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 1 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply Now Apply Now