Quality Engineer- Automated Detection

About The Job
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
Quality Engineer, Automated Detection
to be part of making that happen.

About The Role
The Detection Automation team is responsible for a detection automation pipeline to translate detection candidates from Threat Intelligence, Security, and Detection researchers into detection artifacts that ensure a timely release to our Security Services teams. As a Quality Engineer on our Detection Automation team, you will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and reporting of testing for detection automation software and workflows. The detection automation team ensures quality and scale of our automated detection base and presents actionable detections to our Security Services teams and customers.

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, 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. Security Research Services Development partners with these groups to understand requirements, design & implement scalable, fault-tolerant solutions, and build the next generation of security capabilities for Arctic Wolf.

Responsibilities Include

• Act as a member of our Technical Team, representing QA.
• Implement technical components for detection QA.
• Oversee the quality assurance lifecycle for detection systems.
• Develop and implement comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Establish and coordinate testing strategies with cross-functional teams.
• Design, develop, and execute automation systems (Python) for detection systems.
• Implement and maintain test automation frameworks.
• Perform performance and load testing to ensure detection systems work reliably under high data volume.
• Test data pipelines end-to-end to verify data accuracy and completeness throughout the detection process.
• Ensure continuous integration flows are effective and maintained.
• Mentor and guide QA team members and Detection Developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Collaborate with development, product management, and security teams to integrate QA processes into the Agile development lifecycle.
• Review and analyze system specifications and requirements.
• Collect data to communicate status during weekly leadership roundtables.
• Stay updated with new testing tools and test strategies in use throughout Arctic Wolf and externally.

About You
You're a talented Quality Engineer who understands what it means to release quality software and products. You care about the impact of quality on the business. You are familiar with security detections and related technologies and care deeply about code quality and reliability while optimizing performance. You enjoy coordinating with distributed cross-functional teams. You are constantly adapting to emerging technologies, trends, and best practices. You will build productive internal/external working relationships to resolve mutual problems by collaborating on procedures or transactions, with a focus on providing standard professional advice and creating initial reports/analyses for review by experienced team professionals.

Here are some of the core technologies we use and teach across our detection teams:

• Python
• SQL
• Sigma
• Suricata
• Wazuh
• Kibana
• Git

You are not required to be an expert in any of these, but you should be excited by the opportunity to learn new things and comfortable with coming up to speed quickly. Any experience with detection development or full-stack development frameworks and practices is relevant and transferrable.

We're Looking For Someone With

• Demonstrable working knowledge of industry standard QA test frameworks, methods, and systems.
• Experience with QA methodologies, processes, and best practices.
• Experience in performance and/or security testing.
• Proven experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab) and configuration management systems (e.g., Git).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript.
• Experience with automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Appium).
• Familiarity with secure network protocols and web architectural styles (e.g., REST, TLS).
• Excellent written communication skills with a love of authoring effective playbooks / guides.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
• 2+ years of experience in software QA with a focus on detection systems or security applications.
• Familiarity with security related QA methods including Atomic Attack Scenario testing, detection/sensor/alert regression testing, attack scenario testing, usability testing, system performance testing, etc is ideal.
• Nice to have: Experience with detection development tools such as Sigma, Suricata, Wazuh, and Kibana.

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 , Best Places to Work – USA , Great Place to Work – Canada , Great Place to Work – UK (2024), and Kununu Top Company – Germany 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.

All wolves receive compelling compensation and benefits packages, including:

• Equity for all employees
• Flexible annual leave, paid holidays and volunteer days
• Training and career development programs
• 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

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

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.