Principal AppSec Architect

Position Overview and Objective

At Arctic Wolf, we are transforming our Application Security function to be AI-first, fundamentally changing how security work is executed and scaled across the organization. We are looking for a Principal Application Security Architect to lead this shift and reimagine how AppSec operates through AI, automation, and modern engineering practices.

In this role, you will define how AI is applied to security problems across threat modeling, vulnerability management, and security analysis. You will not only evaluate AI-driven systems but also help design and operationalize them as core capabilities of the AppSec program.

You will operate at the intersection of security, engineering, and platform strategy, shaping architecture decisions and influencing how teams build secure systems. This role requires deep Application Security expertise combined with the ability to design scalable, AI-enabled security capabilities that materially improve how security is delivered.

Responsibilities

• Lead the evolution of AppSec toward an AI-first operating model, defining how AI and automation are embedded into security workflows
• Design and build AI-driven capabilities to scale AppSec functions such as threat modeling, vulnerability management, and security analysis
• Define and drive adoption of application security standards and secure development practices across the organization
• Shape secure architecture and influence design decisions across multiple product lines.
• Lead threat modeling efforts for complex systems and ensure risks are identified and addressed early in the development lifecycle
• Establish and evolve automated security testing practices (SAST, DAST, SCA, secrets detection) to improve coverage, signal quality, and developer adoption
• Evaluate and secure AI and ML systems, including risks in model behavior, data flows, and AI agent or tool-based application design
• Partner with engineering and product leadership to drive risk-informed security decisions aligned with business priorities
• Lead strategic initiatives that address systemic and cross-organizational security risks
• Mentor engineers and help shape the technical direction and evolution of the AppSec function
• Define metrics and continuously improve security outcomes, effectiveness, and engineering adoption

Experience and Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in Application Security, Product Security, Software Engineering, or related fields operating at a senior, staff, or principal level
• Strong foundation in secure software design, threat modeling, and vulnerability management
• Ability to assess risk in modern architectures, including cloud-native and AI-driven systems
• Hands-on experience building AI-driven or automated solutions to scale security capabilities
• A thought leader who can influence across organizations
• Strong judgment and the ability to balance security, usability, and business priorities
• Effective communicator who can influence technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Track record of mentoring and developing engineers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading security reviews or threat modeling of AI-driven applications
• Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and developer platforms at scale
• Experience building or deploying AI or agent-based systems
• Software engineering background with hands-on development experience
• Experience in large-scale or complex engineering environments

Compensation and Benefits

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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.