AddressArctic Wolf, with its unicorn valuation, is the leader in security operations in an exciting and fast-growing industry—cybersecurity. We have won countless awards for our excellence in security operations and remain dedicated to providing an industry-leading customer and employee experience.
Our mission is simple: End Cyber Risk. We’re looking for a Forensic Engineer, to be part of making this happen.
About the Role:
At Arctic Wolf we are actively looking for highly experienced and technical Sr. Engineers for our Incident Response Team. Specifically, this team is comprised of IT professionals called upon to go above and beyond to help our clients respond to and recover from cyberattacks. These professionals have a comprehensive understanding of full-lifecycle data breach investigations and are experts at restoring and building systems. The ideal person for this role is someone with a deep IT background that wants to break into the digital forensics field. This person also will lead and coordinate incident response cases during the 3rd shift in addition to performing triage forensics analysis. This position is a key 3rd shift team member and wears many hats.
About You:
As a valued member of Arctic Wolf’s Incident Response team, you will deliver support during and in the immediate aftermath of a cyberattack. Throughout the incident response process, you will work side-by-side with the rest of the incident response team to collect digital artifacts, restore systems, reconfigure domain controllers and firewalls, troubleshoot network issues, perform triage forensics investigations, coordinate with clients, and provide any other IT-related tasks necessary to restore the client’s business operations. Candidates for this role exhibit calmness under pressure, have excellent communication skills and have a strong desire to resolve client challenges in times of high stress.
Responsibilities:
General:
Perform as a senior member of the Incident Response and Restoration & Remediation teams and as a part of the greater Arctic Wolf Incident Response team.
Deep understanding of full life-cycle data breach investigations from end-to-end (triage, collections, securing the environment, restoring/rebuilding of systems and ensuring client functionality)
Technical expertise and ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair systems and networks.
Demonstrated abilities and professional experience with host-based and network-based security issues
Client Management:
Actively participate in large scope high impact cyber breaches and manage Incident Response workflow and activities to support prompt response and remediation.
Self-starter committed to meeting tight deadlines with a strong work ethic.
Demonstrates professionalism, has a positive attitude, and is an extension of Arctic Wolf’s brand in the marketplace.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on customer service
Qualifications:
Required
Advanced progression and professional experience involving work directly related to restoration, recovery, configuration, and troubleshooting of networks and general IT capabilities
End-to-end understanding of engagements and steps within the IR workflow: initial triage, collections, imaging, securing, and hardening of the environment and overall security posture, restoring/rebuilding systems and getting the client functional
Ability to respond to inquiries and work beyond normal business hours, provide mentorship to junior level team members and can be relied upon as a trusted resource
Skilled with promoting new domain controllers, seizing Flexible Single Master Operations (FSMO) roles, DNS troubleshooting, rebuilding System Volumes (SYSVOL), and rebuilding Distributed File System Replication (DFSR) or File Replication Service (FRS).
Proficient with Active Directory/Exchange administration
Expertise with rebuilding and recovering Exchange Systems from Server 2010 onwards
Familiarity with /recover server switch on setup, rebuilding virtual directories, repairing databases, and using recovery databases
Adept with supporting Microsoft Windows workstations and applications
Expert with firewalls, VPN’s, Active Directory, Group Policy, Linux, and Windows systems
Professional work history and experience with Hypervisors, including ESXI / VMWare Hyper-V
Provide well-thought-out findings and provide professional guidance, both in technical and non-technical terms, to help customers re-establish business operations
Excellent relationship management, customer service, and communication skills in multiple forms (written, conference calls, in-person/virtual meetings)
Prior consulting experience within digital forensics or incident response
Preferred
Experience navigating networking issues related to firewalls and routers
Understanding of various backup solutions (VEEAM, Datto, Barracuda, etc.)
Passionate about technology and customers and stays current on industry trends
Digital Forensics Experience
About Arctic Wolf:
At Arctic Wolf we’re cultivating a collaborative and productive work environment that welcomes a diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and ideas to make our teams even stronger as we grow globally. We’ve been named one of the 50 Most Innovative Companies in the world for 2022 (Fast Company)—and the 2nd Most Innovative Security Company. This is in addition to consecutive awards from Top Workplace USA (2021, 2022), Best Places to Work - USA (2021, 2022) and Great Place to Work - Canada (2021, 2022).
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
Bonus or commission pay based on role
Flexible time off, paid volunteer days and paid parental leave
401k/RRSP match
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Agreement
Voluntary Legal Insurance
Training and career development programs
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 recruiting@arcticwolf.com.
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.
