Lead Information Security Engineer at Arctic Wolf in Bengaluru

Job description

#RunwiththePack At Arctic Wolf, we’re on a mission to end cyber risk . We are a global leader in security operations, helping organizations stay resilient against evolving cyber threats through industry-leading security operations, threat intelligence, and a people-first approach to cybersecurity. More than 3,000 Pack members across the world work together every day to protect our customers and empower security teams with new levels of speed, accuracy, and intelligence at scale. What sets us apart is our relentless focus on our customers, innovation at scale, and a collaborative culture where talented people can do meaningful work that truly makes a difference. We’re constantly looking for talented people to join the Pack and help us take our performance to the next level. About the Position: Job Description At Arctic Wolf, you won’t just watch the cybersecurity industry evolve – you'll 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. We’re 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 you’re looking for meaningful work, smart teammates and the chance to make a real impact in a high-growth company that’s redefining security operations, Arctic Wolf is the right place for you! Our mission is simple: End Cyber Risk. We’re looking for a Lead Information Security Engineer to be part of making this happen. Position Overview and Objective The Lead Security Systems 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. Responsibilities 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 Translate architectural patterns into real-world implementations across endpoint, cloud, identity, and network environments Own services across their lifecycle: build → operate → optimize → 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 Experience & Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or 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 (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 operat