Senior AppSec Engineer
Job Summary
At Arctic Wolf you wont just watch the cybersecurity industry evolve youll 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. Were proud to be recognized by Forbes CNBC Fortune CRN Gartner 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 youre looking for meaningful work smart teammates and the chance to make a real impact in a high-growth company thats redefining security operations Arctic Wolf is the right place for you!
Our mission is simple: End Cyber Risk. Were looking for a Senior AppSec Engineer to be part of making this happen.
Position Overview and Objective
At Arctic Wolf we are transforming our Application Security function to be AI-first fundamentally changing how security work is executed and scaled across the organization. We are seeking a Senior Application Security Engineer to help scale secure-by-design practices across our cloud SaaS and AI-enabled platforms.
You will excel in this role if you are:
Conduct threat modeling exercises for applications APIs microservices and AI/LLM-enabled capabilities
- Perform application security reviews and vulnerability assessments across the SDLC
- Triage and validate findings from SAST DAST SCA IaC container and other AppSec security tools
- Partner with engineering teams to provide clear actionable remediation guidance and support risk-based decision making
- Support secure development practices by identifying opportunities for process tooling and workflow improvements
- Contribute to the refinement of security standards SOPs playbooks and reusable security guidance
- Help drive adoption and optimization of AppSec tooling and automation across engineering teams
- Collaborate with developers product managers architects and Security Champions to improve security awareness and maturity
- Mentor junior engineers interns or peers and contribute to a culture of continuous learning
- Stay current on emerging application security risks attack techniques vulnerabilities and industry best practices
- 5 years of experience in application security secure software development or related security engineering roles
- Strong understanding of application security fundamentals including OWASP Top 10 secure coding principles and common attack patterns
- Experience conducting threat modelling and security architecture reviews
- Hands-on experience with AppSec tooling such as SAST DAST SCA and vulnerability management platforms
- Experience validating and triaging security findings and working directly with engineering teams on remediation
- Familiarity with cloud-native application architectures and modern development practices
- Ability to communicate technical security risks and recommendations clearly todevelopers product managers and leadership audiences
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and propose practical solutions
- Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and drive deliverables to completion
- Experience securing cloud environments in AWS Azure or GCP
- Familiarity with AI/GenAI application security concepts and frameworks such as the OWASP Top 10 for LLMs
- Experience in SaaS environments microservices architectures or large-scale engineering organizations
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
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 (2021-2025) Best Places to Work USA (2021-2025) Great Place to Work Canada (2021-2024) Great Place to Work UK (2024-2026) and Kununu Top Company Germany (2024-2026). Our commitment to bold growth and shaping the future of security operations is matched by our dedication to customer satisfaction with over 10000 customers worldwide and more than 2000 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 peoples 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 Unityhere.
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.
AllIndiawolves receive compelling compensation and benefits packages including:
Equity for all employees
Flexible annual leave paid holidays and volunteer days
Comprehensive private benefits plan including medical insurance for you and your family life insurance (3x compensation) and personal accident insurance.
Fertility support and paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program
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 experience as accessible as possible and provideaccommodationsas required for candidates and employees with disabilities and/or other specific needs where possible. Please let us know if you require any accommodation by emailing ourHiring Pageto learn more about our application process.
Security Requirements
Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with AWNs 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Arctic Wolf delivers dynamic, 24x7 AI-driven cybersecurity protection tailored to the needs of your organization. Ready to boost your cyber resilience?