Lead Information Security Engineer

Arctic Wolf • Waterloo, ON

2d • CA$60,000 - CA$211,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Lead Information Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and operating security capabilities that protect Arctic Wolf’s internal environment. This role focuses on building and integrating security systems, combining off-the-shelf technologies with custom automation to deliver scalable, reliable, and measurable security outcomes. This is a hands-on engineering role that requires strong systems thinking across operating systems, cloud platforms, identity, and networked environments. The engineer will partner closely with Security Architecture and Engineering teams to translate strategy into practical, well-integrated solutions. The role emphasizes depth in understanding how systems work, combined with the ability to extend and automate security controls through scripting and lightweight engineering.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of operating systems (Linux/macOS/Windows), including system services, process behavior, and configuration management
• Solid knowledge of networking fundamentals (TLS, routing, segmentation, identity-aware access)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and cloud-native architectures
• Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Bash) to integrate systems and automate workflows
• Working knowledge of APIs, authentication flows, and system integrations
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug issues across interconnected systems
• Working knowledge of security technologies and domains such as: Identity and Access Management (IAM), Endpoint security and device posture, Vulnerability management, SASE / Zero Trust access, Data protection and SaaS security
• Systems Thinking – Understands how components interact across environments and designs solutions accordingly
• Engineering Mindset – Focuses on automation, repeatability, and reducing operational toil
• Problem Solving – Diagnoses complex issues across systems and identifies practical solutions
• Ownership Mentality – Takes responsibility for outcomes across the full lifecycle of services
• Collaboration – Works effectively across security, IT, and engineering teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• ~5+ years of experience in security engineering, systems engineering, or infrastructure engineering
• Experience deploying and operating security technologies (e.g., IAM, EDR, network security, cloud security tools)
• Hands-on experience with Linux system administration
• Experience with scripting/automation to support system integration and operational efficiency
• Strong understanding of networking and system architecture fundamentals

Nice To Haves

• Experience integrating enterprise platforms such as Okta, cloud security tools, or SASE solutions
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform)
• Experience working in cloud-first or SaaS environments
• Exposure to Zero Trust or identity-centric security models

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security solutions
• Translate architectural patterns into real-world implementations across endpoint, cloud, identity, and network environments
• Define technical approaches for deploying and integrating security controls
• Build and extend security systems
• Implement and configure security technologies (e.g., IAM, endpoint, SASE, vulnerability management)
• Develop automation and integrations using scripting and APIs to close functional gaps and improve scale
• Extend vendor platforms (e.g., Okta, Wiz, Prisma, etc.) to meet internal control requirements
• Drive system integration and platform maturity
• Improve interoperability between tools to create cohesive security capabilities
• Reduce manual processes through automation and reusable engineering patterns
• Contribute to a platform-oriented approach to security capabilities (vs. siloed tools)
• Operate and continuously improve capabilities
• Own services across their lifecycle: build, operate, optimize, retire
• Monitor health, performance, and coverage of implemented controls
• Identify gaps and drive iterative improvements aligned to risk reduction
• Partner across engineering and IT teams
• Work closely with IT, infrastructure, and application teams to embed security into systems and workflows
• Provide technical guidance on secure implementation patterns
• Ensure solutions balance security, usability, and operational efficiency
• Contribute to technology selection and evaluation
• Provide input into tool selection based on system fit, integration capability, and scalability
• Evaluate vendor solutions and validate alignment with internal architecture

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior