Security Developer/Researcher - Detection

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Python and YAML-based detections, software, and supporting systems
• Research and develop expertise across multiple threat surfaces and telemetry sources
• Design and improve behavioral, anomaly-based, and signature-based detections
• Continuously tune and optimize detections to improve quality, scale, and performance
• Write clean, efficient, reusable, and secure Python code
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement detection capabilities and build operational runbooks
• Participate in the full software development life cycle, including code reviews and debugging

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional experience in Detection or Security Development
• Hands-on experience with Python or YAML
• Experience with Windows and Linux telemetry (including Windows Security logs and Sysmon)
• Experience with SIEM, EDR, Sigma, and YARA
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills
• Experience developing anomaly-based and behavioral detections

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications in security or cloud (e.g., CISSP, GIAC)
• Experience leading Agile development teams
• Familiarity with full-stack development frameworks
• Experience contributing to technical documentation or operational runbooks

Benefits

• Equity for all employees
• Flexible annual leave, paid holidays, and volunteer days
• Training and career development programs
• Comprehensive private benefits plan including medical, life, and personal accident insurance
• Fertility support and paid parental leave

About the Company

Arctic Wolf is a cybersecurity leader on a mission to end cyber risk. We build award-winning technology, such as our Aurora Platform, to protect organizations worldwide. We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture that values innovation, diversity, and continuous learning.