Arctic Wolf
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At Arctic Wolf, you won’t just watch the cybersecurity industry evolve – you'll help lead the change.
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 Senior Manager - Application Security to be a part of making this happen
Position Overview and Objective
In this role, you will drive the adoption of secure development practices, partner with engineering and product leaders to manage risk, and ensure security is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle.
You will lead a team of Application Security engineers and oversee key AppSec functions. You will help shape the direction of the AppSec program, establish standards and processes, and drive measurable improvements in security outcomes across the organization.
This role requires strong technical depth in Application Security combined with proven leadership, program management, and the ability to influence engineering organizations at scale.
Lead and develop a team of Application Security engineers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and career development.
Collaborate with senior leadership to define strategic priorities for the AppSec program and lead execution against the program roadmap.
Translate AppSec strategy into actionable initiatives, team objectives, and measurable outcomes through well-defined roadmaps, OKRs, and operational metrics.
Oversee threat modeling efforts and ensure security risks are identified and addressed early in the development of lifecycle.
Drive the continuous improvement of application security testing capabilities, including SAST, DAST, SCA, secrets detection, and emerging security testing technologies.
Support the secure adoption of emerging technologies, including AI and GenAI-enabled applications.
Lead and grow the Security Champions program, enabling engineers across the organization to serve as security advocates and help scale security ownership within development teams.
Partner with engineering and product leadership to make risk-informed security decisions aligned with business priorities.
Define and track metrics to measure program effectiveness, security outcomes, and engineering adoption.
12+ years of experience in Application Security, Product Security, Software Engineering, or related security engineering roles
3+ years of experience leading security engineers, technical programs, or Application Security initiatives.
Strong foundation in secure software design, threat modeling, security architecture reviews, and vulnerability management.
Experience building and scaling Application Security programs within modern software development organizations.
Experience deploying security testing technologies including SAST, DAST, SCA, container security, secrets detection, and cloud-native security tools.
Ability to assess and prioritize risk in modern application architectures, including cloud-native environments.
Effective communicator who can engage technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Experience defining program metrics and driving measurable improvements in security outcomes.
Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and developer platforms at scale.
Experience with Responsible Disclosure and Bug Bounty programs
Experience securing cloud-native applications and architectures in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Familiarity with AI and GenAI security concepts, including the OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications and secure AI development practices.
On-Camera Policy
To support a fair, transparent, and engaging interview experience, candidates interviewing remotely are expected to be on camera during all video interviews. Being on camera fosters authentic connection, improves communication, and allows for full engagement from both candidates and interviewers. We understand that technical, bandwidth, or location-related challenges may occasionally prevent video use. If this applies, candidates are required to notify us in advance so we can explore appropriate accommodations.
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 (2021-2025), Best Places to Work – USA (2021-2025), Great Place to Work – Canada (2021-2024), Great Place to Work – UK (2024-2026), and Kununu Top Company – Germany (2024-2026). Our commitment to bold growth and shaping the future of security operations is matched by our dedication to customer satisfaction, with over 10,000 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 India wolves receive compelling compensation and benefits packages, including:
Equity for all employees
Flexible annual leave, paid holidays and volunteer days
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
Employee Assistance Program
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 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 accommodation by emailing recruiting@arcticwolf.com. View our Hiring Page to learn more about our application process.
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.
This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). Please note that, if applicable, an offer for employment will be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations.
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