Job Description

locations Remote, Malaysia time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id R25_1565

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 Senior Threat Intelligence Researcher to be part of making that happen.

About the Role:

Arctic Wolf Labs is the research-focused division at Arctic Wolf focused on advancing innovation in the field of security operations. The mission of Arctic Wolf Labs is to develop cutting-edge technology and tools that are designed to enhance the company's core mission to end cyber risk, while also bringing comprehensive security intelligence to Arctic Wolf's customer base and the security community-at-large. Leveraging the more than two trillion security events the Arctic Wolf Security Operations Cloud ingests, parses, enriches, and analyzes each week, Arctic Wolf Labs is responsible for performing threat research on new and emerging adversaries, developing advanced threat detection models, and driving improvement in the speed, scale, and detection abilities of Arctic Wolf's solution offerings. The Arctic Wolf Labs team comprises security and threat intelligence researchers, data scientists, and security development engineers with deep domain knowledge in artificial intelligence (AI), security R&D, as well as advanced threat offensive and defensive methods and technologies.

In this Senior Threat Intelligence Researcher role, you will work in our threat intelligence research team as part of the Global Threat Operations organization under Arctic Wolf Labs. As a senior member in the team, you will have demonstrated experience performing threat intelligence analysis and/or research into novel threats. In this role, you will have the opportunity to help define new threat research processes and procedures, lead investigations into new and emerging threats, and produce intelligence that is consumed by several groups within Arctic Wolf. Your threat intelligence work will also make its way into the core of many detections in the Arctic Wolf platform.

You will work closely with our Managed Risk (MR) and Managed Detection & Response (MDR) product R&D teams as a subject matter expert to ensure our detection development benefits from understanding the most current threat actor TTPs. You will also work with S2 (our Security Services organization AKA SecOps) as a SME, providing timely research materials that can be used in the development of tailored threat briefings and cyber defensive guidance for our customer base. Lastly, you will be involved in collaborating with both public and private sector partners on bi-directional intelligence sharing on emerging threats that are applicable to the Arctic Wolf customer base.

Responsibilities:

• Support the management of the full Arctic Wolf threat intelligence research and analysis lifecycle
• Be involved in testing, integrating, and managing threat intelligence and research tools
• Leverage a threat intelligence platform (TIP) daily to centralize all new collected threat intelligence
• Provide mentorship and guidance in threat intelligence to junior researchers, analysts, and engineers across Arctic Wolf
• Deliver regular threat briefing presentations to internal stakeholders on topics ranging from threat actor campaign activity, novel TTPs, and emerging malware or exploits
• Regularly collaborate with our Marketing and PR group to generate public facing threat research and thought leadership content through blogs, white papers, webinars, and delivery of conference presentations
• Identify and monitor open and closed sources for intelligence on new and emerging threats that are relevant to Arctic Wolf customers
• Collaborate with S2 teams on investigations into novel attacks to derive net new intelligence
• Work closely with Threat Intelligence Researchers and developers across our product line to create the best of breed intelligence led detections in the Arctic Wolf platform
• Collaborate with product management, S2, and other R&D technical leaders from other teams to enable threat informed designs and decision making
• Utilize best practices for threat intelligence research and documentation and deliver high-quality work on tight schedules
• Clearly articulate threat intelligence to a vast set of internal stakeholders through reports and presentations

Required Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in academic or professional settings in threat intelligence and/or threat research roles
• Proficient in applying the MITRE ATT&CK framework to intelligence products and associated depth of analysis for each TTP and threat actor represented in this body of knowledge
• Proficient in analyzing and deriving intelligence from phishing and malware campaigns, vulnerabilities being exploited in the wild, supply chain attacks, and data breaches
• Proficient in quickly extracting technically relevant threat intelligence from various sources and applying that to detection/response methods in various security technologies/products
• Experience with malware analysis techniques, including static and dynamic analysis, disassembly tools, and threat intelligence platforms to support threat hunting capabilities.
• Strong understanding of threat protection/detection tooling/stacks used for endpoint, network, and cloud: SIEM, TIP, SOAR, NGFW/NIPS/NIDS/NSM, UEBA/Security Analytics, XDR/EDR
• Understanding of Security Posture Management and Vulnerability Analysis/Management Tools for Network, Endpoint, and Cloud
• Demonstrated experience interacting with APIs and writing Python scripts to automate threat intelligence functions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Resourceful self-starter with a positive, can-do attitude
• You have participated in sharing of threat intelligence through ISACs, Trust Groups, intelligence partnerships, or via other open communities
• You have presented at industry conferences and authored threat research blogs, whitepapers, or reports for external audiences
• Experience deploying, managing, or using a Threat Intelligence Platform (TIP)
• Experience with modern development methodologies (Agile, Kanban, XP, etc.)
• Interest in mentoring aspiring threat intelligence professionals
• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of technical education and work experience
• In addition, you may have demonstrated leadership experience from previous projects, regardless of title held. Even if you haven't worked with all our specific technologies, you bring a diverse knowledge base that you use to help the team solve complex technical problems. You have comprehensive knowledge of software development practices, and mastery over writing and debugging code.

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 thatby 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
• 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.

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