Senior Manager, Security Engineering

Arctic Wolf Networks, Inc.; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity for all employees

Flexible time off

401k match

Training and career development

Job summary

Arctic Wolf Networks, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Security Engineering to lead one or more security engineering teams and drive multi-year roadmaps aligned with enterprise security objectives.

The role emphasizes operational excellence, governance, and platform automation to reduce risk while enabling business growth. The successful candidate will partner with Product, Engineering, Infrastructure, IT, Architecture, and Risk stakeholders, developing leaders and advancing secure-by-design

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience designing, building, and operating production systems at scale.
• Prior experience in Security Engineering or related engineering disciplines.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex technical initiatives.
• Strong coding, system integration, and automation experience.
• Experience evaluating and implementing enterprise security technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more Security Engineering teams through managers, team leads, and individual contributors.
• Define and execute multi-year roadmaps aligned to security objectives and business priorities.
• Oversee design, implementation, and operation of enterprise security platforms.
• Provide strategic governance for system architecture and security standards.
• Drive automation and platform-based security controls to reduce manual effort.
• Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and build-versus-buy decisions.
• Direct large-scale cross-functional programs with stakeholders and vendors.

Skills

Experience leading multiple teams

Security engineering background

Platform architecture

Influence on technical strategy

Operational maturity

Executive communication

Vendor management

Metrics-driven leadership

Change leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Job description

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, Bartner 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 Senior Manager, Security Engineering to be part of making that happen.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Manager, Security Engineering is responsible for the strategy, execution, and operational excellence of one or more Security Engineering functions. This leader develops organizational capabilities that enable Arctic Wolf to scale securely while supporting business growth, platform innovation, and operational efficiency. The role provides leadership across multiple security engineering domains such as Identity and Access Management, Security Systems Engineering, Cloud Security, Application Security, Platform Security, or other related functions. The Senior Manager establishes long-term technical direction, develops leaders and engineers, and partners closely with Product, Engineering, Infrastructure, IT, Architecture, and Risk stakeholders to deliver enterprise security outcomes. The successful candidate combines strong technical credibility with organizational leadership, using engineering-driven solutions to reduce risk, improve operational effectiveness, and enable business objectives. The Senior Manager is accountable for organizational outcomes rather than individual project execution. Success is measured through team performance, operational maturity, strategic roadmap delivery, talent development, risk reduction, stakeholder satisfaction, and the long‑term scalability of the security engineering function. The role influences technology decisions and security investments across multiple business and engineering organizations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organizational Leadership Provide Organizational Leadership: Lead one or more Security Engineering teams through managers, team leads, and individual contributors. Establish vision, priorities, operating rhythms, and accountability mechanisms.
• Build and Develop Leaders: Recruit, develop, coach, and retain high‑performing managers and engineers. Create succession plans and establish clear career growth opportunities across the organization.
• Strategy & Planning Develop Security Engineering Strategy: Define and execute multi‑year roadmaps aligned to enterprise security objectives, business priorities, technology strategy, and regulatory requirements.
• Financial Stewardship: Participate in budget planning, resource allocation, vendor management, and investment prioritization activities.
• Security Platforms & Technology Drive Security Platform Evolution: Oversee the design, implementation, and operation of enterprise security platforms supporting identity, cloud, application, endpoint, data protection, and security operations capabilities.
• Technical Governance and Architecture: Provide strategic oversight for system architecture, platform integrations, security design standards, and engineering best practices.
• Engineering‑Driven Security: Champion automation and platform‑based security controls that reduce manual effort and improve security outcomes at scale.
• Vendor and Technology Strategy: Evaluate emerging technologies, manage strategic vendor relationships, and guide build‑versus‑buy decisions.
• Program Delivery & Operations Lead Large‑Scale Initiatives: Direct complex cross‑functional programs involving multiple engineering teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors.
• Operational Excellence: Establish service ownership practices, reliability objectives, KPIs, reporting mechanisms, and continuous improvement programmes.
• Risk Management and Compliance Enablement: Ensure technical controls effectively support regulatory, customer, and internal security requirements.
• Stakeholder & Executive Engagement Executive Partnership: Communicate strategy, risk, progress, and investment needs to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.

ABOUT YOU

Key Skills

• Experience leading multiple engineering teams and developing managers.
• Strong security engineering and platform architecture background.
• Ability to influence technical strategy across large, complex organizations.
• Experience driving organizational transformation and operational maturity.
• Strong understanding of cloud‑native architectures and modern security platforms.
• Ability to prioritize competing business and security objectives.
• Experience managing large‑scale vendor relationships and technology portfolios.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience building metrics‑driven engineering organizations.
• Proven ability to lead through ambiguity and organizational change.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Leadership
• Organizational Development
• Technical Vision and Architecture
• Business Alignment
• Risk‑Based Decision Making
• Executive Communication
• Operational Excellence
• Talent Management and Succession Planning
• Cross‑Functional Influence
• Change Leadership

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• Demonstrated experience designing, building, and operating production systems at scale
• Prior experience in Security Engineering or closely related engineering disciplines
• Proven experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex technical initiatives
• Strong experience with coding, system integration, and automation
• Experience evaluating and implementing enterprise security technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading Identity, Cloud Security, Application Security, Platform Security, or Security Systems Engineering organizations.
• Experience supporting rapidly growing SaaS or cloud‑native technology companies.
• Experience managing globally distributed engineering teams.
• Deep understanding of modern security frameworks including NIST CSF, NIST 800‑53, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and Zero Trust architectures.
• Experience managing security platform budgets and vendor portfolios.
• Advanced security certifications (CISSP, CCSP, GIAC, or equivalent).
• Experience building security capabilities that support AI, data governance, and cloud transformation initiatives.

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 candidates and interviewers. We understand that technical, bandwidth, or location‑related challenges may occasionally prevent video use. If this applies, candidates are required to notify us in advance so we can explore appropriate accommodations.

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.

BENEFITS

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.

Arctic Wolf is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law.

Security RequirementsConducts 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. ThispositionmayrequireaccesstoinformationprotectedunderU.S.exportcontrollawsandregulations,includingtheExportAdministrationRegulations (“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.

The base salary range for this job family is 137,000 to 222,000 USD annually. This range reflects the base pay the company reasonably expects to offer for this position, aligned to the broader job family base pay structure. Actual base pay may vary based on skills, experience, and location, including job family level. In addition to base pay, ArcticWolf offers variable incentive compensation, newhire equity grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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