Lead Information Security Engineer

Overview

The Lead Security Systems Engineer designs, implements, and operates security capabilities that protect Arctic Wolf’s internal environment. This hands-on engineering role builds and integrates security systems across operating systems, cloud platforms, identity, and networked environments, using off-the-shelf technologies, custom automation, scripting, and lightweight engineering.

What you'll do

• Implement and configure security technologies, including IAM, endpoint, SASE, and vulnerability management.
• Develop automation and integrations using scripting and APIs to close functional gaps and improve scale.
• Extend vendor platforms, including Okta, Wiz, and Prisma, to meet internal control requirements.
• Translate architectural patterns into real-world implementations across endpoint, cloud, identity, and network environments.
• Own services across their lifecycle: build, operate, optimize, and retire.
• Improve interoperability between tools to create cohesive security capabilities.
• Reduce manual processes through automation and reusable engineering patterns.
• Work closely with IT, infrastructure, and application teams to embed security into systems and workflows.
• Ensure solutions balance security, usability, and operational efficiency.
• Provide input into tool selection based on system fit, integration capability, and scalability.
• Evaluate vendor solutions and validate alignment with internal architecture.

What you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in security engineering, systems engineering, or infrastructure engineering.
• Experience deploying and operating security technologies, including IAM, EDR, network security, and cloud security tools.
• Hands-on experience with Linux system administration.
• Experience with scripting and automation to support system integration and operational efficiency.
• Strong understanding of networking and system architecture fundamentals.

Nice to have

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

Details

• Location: Bengaluru, India.
• Candidates interviewing remotely are expected to be on camera during all video interviews.
• Technical, bandwidth, or location-related challenges that may prevent video use must be reported in advance to explore appropriate accommodations.
• Background checks are required for this position.
• The position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• Where applicable, employment offers are conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations.