Arctic Wolf—Developer 3 ( AWS , Python , Linux )

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Description: Job Description 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 Developer 3 to be part of making this happen. About the Role You’ll work on the software stack that runs inside Arctic Wolf’s network sensors — physical appliances and virtual sensors deployed across customer environments. The team owns everything from the on-sensor Go services and Python tooling, to the AWS infrastructure that manages, monitors, and upgrades sensors at scale. You’ll write code that ships inside customer networks, runs 24/7 without human intervention, and needs to be correct the first time. What You’ll Do • Build and maintain on-sensor Go and Python services — daemons, config managers, upgrade pipelines, and tunneling infrastructure • Own AWS infrastructure used for sensor management: ECS services, CloudFormation stacks, EC2 instances, S3 artifact pipelines, and CloudWatch observability • Improve and extend the CI/CD platform: Jenkins pipelines, Docker build environments, Robot Framework cell tests that spin up virtual sensors on AWS/Azure/VMware and validate end-to-end behaviour • Debug hard problems: kernel networking (eBPF/XDP, Suricata, iptables), multi-platform VM orchestration, Ansible-based sensor provisioning, and production incidents traced through CloudWatch Logs Insights • Contribute to sensor upgrade and deployment automation (Ansible, Debian packaging, manifest-driven rollouts) • Work across the full stack — from BPF maps pinned on a sensor’s kernel to ECS services in AWS serving REST APIs to the portal What We’re Looking For • 3–5 years of professional software development experience • Strong AWS hands-on experience: EC2, ECS (Fargate + EC2 launch types), S3, CloudWatch (Logs, Metrics, Alarms), CloudFormation or CDK, IAM • Proficiency in Python — writing production services, CLI tooling, and test automation (Robot Framework or pytest) • Comfort with Linux systems programming: systemd, networking (iptables, interfaces, routing), Debian packaging, shell scripting • Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or equivalent) and Docker-based build environments • Strong debugging skills — able to trace a production problem from a CloudWatch log through to a root cause in code Nice to Have • Ansible for fleet configuration and provisioning • Networking depth: VLANs, SPAN/TAP modes, DHCP, tunneling protocols (FRP, WireGuard) • eBPF/XDP or kernel networking (Suricata, nmap, packet capture) • Experience with VMware, Hyper-V, or Azure for infrastructure testing • Familiarity with sensor/appliance software or embedded Linux About Arctic Wolf 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 (2021-2024), Best Places to Work – USA (2021-2024), Great Place to Work – Canada (2021-2024), Great Place to Work – UK (2024), and Kununu Top Company – Germany (2024). 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 time off and paid volunteer days RRSP and 401k match Training and career development programs Comprehensive private benefits plan including medical, mental health, dental, disability, life and AD&D, and value-added services Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health services Fertility support and paid parental leave 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. Arctic Wolf is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, 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. 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.