| Title | Author | Created | Published | Tags | | ----------------------- | ---------- | ------------------ | ------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Arctic Wolf Information | Jon Marien | September 08, 2025 | September 08, 2025 | [[#jobs\|#jobs]], [[#interviews\|#interviews]], [[#arcticwolf\|#arcticwolf]] | # Basic Artic Wolf Info *** ## Arctic Wolf — Company Overview - **Founded:** 2012 | **HQ:** Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Locations: offices and SOCs in North America, EMEA, APAC (Waterloo, ON site is key in Canada). - **Size:** 2,500+ employees (growing rapidly), over 10,000 customers worldwide (2025). - **Mission:** To "End Cyber Risk." They run one of the world’s largest and most innovative **Security Operations Centers (SOCs)**. Their platform—**Arctic Wolf Aurora**—provides managed detection & response (MDR), risk management, cloud and endpoint protection, and AI-driven threat intelligence for organizations of all sizes. - **AI & Innovation:** Recent acquisition of Cylance (2025), advancing their AI-powered endpoint security. - **Recognition:** Named to Forbes Cloud 100 multiple years, CRN Products of the Year, Fortune Best Workplace, top reviews from Gartner and IDC. *** ## Triage Security Analyst – Intern (Arctic Wolf) ### What You Will Do - **Triage, Monitor, and First Response:** - Review security alerts (from logs, SIEM, endpoint, and network data). - Determine severity/urgency using internal playbooks and SOPs. - Suppress obvious false positives and escalate potentially genuine threats to senior SOC staff. - Identify patterns and trends in alerts—catch emerging threats before they become major problems. - **Documentation:** - Create and maintain accurate, timely case notes for each alert you handle. - Follow up on tickets, track remediation status, and help prepare handoffs at shift changes. - **Collaboration:** - Work with both Arctic Wolf team members ("Wolfpack") and customer contacts as needed. - Support incident investigations or root cause analysis under guidance. - **Learning & Growth:** - Attend trainings on new tools, threat actors, and SOC procedures. - Progressively take on more complex triage and contribute to process improvement. - May shadow/join in on blue-team projects and broader SOC initiatives. - **What you have as skills:** - Mention personal use of `any.run`. - usage of splunk - good at writing reports in non-technical explanations ### What They're Looking For - *Students/early career professionals* with a genuine interest in security operations and threat detection. - Strong attention to detail, eagerness to follow procedures, and a "not afraid to ask questions" attitude. - Basic familiarity with networking, IT infrastructure, and common attack scenarios (malware, phishing, exploits). - Comfort communicating technical and non-technical insights clearly in writing. - Bonus: Python/scripting, prior SIEM experience, certifications (Sec+, etc.), active in security community (CTFs, clubs). *** ## The Arctic Wolf "Wolfpack" — Culture & Benefits - **"Wolfpack"/Unity:** - Newcomers are celebrated for their fresh perspective. "Pack Unity" mentoring/buddy program for support and integration. - Very inclusive—DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) initiatives, "Proud Wolves" ERG for LGBTQIA2S+ employees, manager training to reduce unconscious bias. - **Growth & Continued Education:** - Formal internal training (industry trends, new threats, tools, etc.), certifications support (SANS, CompTIA, etc.), Spring "Pack Strong" wellness programs. - Encouraged to propose improvements, lead small projects, and to see "newness as a superpower." - **Benefits:** - Unlimited PTO (in North America), remote/hybrid flexible, parental leave, EAP, 401k/retirement, weekly wellness (e.g., yoga), mental health resources. - **Management:** - Known for open communication, "leadership listens," wellbeing check-ins, and peer-to-peer learning. *** ## Services Arctic Wolf Offers (As Context for the Interview) - **Managed Detection & Response (MDR)** - **Risk & Vulnerability Management (RVM)** - **Managed Cloud Monitoring** - **Managed Security Awareness** - **Incident Response (IR)** - **AI-Enhanced Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR/EDX/Cylance)** - **Security operations platform (Aurora, Alpha AI)** Clients span: SMBs, large enterprises, government/public sector, finance, healthcare, manufacturing. *** ## "Good to Know"—Detailed Facts and Stories - **Processes:** - Their SOCs run 24x7x365 and ingest 8+ trillion security observations weekly—curated by AI, but every analyst impacts real security outcomes. - Most analysts start with **alert triage** and "playbook response," then take on customer calls, deeper investigation, or special projects as they upskill. - Recent focus areas: AI threat detection, business email compromise, ransomware, cloud misconfiguration. - Expect to use and reference the **NIST**, **OWASP**, and common regulatory standards/frameworks in the role. - **What They Stand For:** - Clarity in the flood of threat data, prioritizing actual attacks, and "reducing cyber noise." - Security as partnership—not just alerts, but working ‘shoulder-to-shoulder’ with clients. *** ## Example Interview Questions You Might Face 1. **Describe the typical workflow of a SOC triage analyst at Arctic Wolf.** 2. **How would you escalate a potential security incident?** 3. **Explain an incident where you successfully identified and remediated a threat or vulnerability.** 4. **What cybersecurity frameworks or standards have you worked with?** 5. **How do you keep up with emerging threats?** 6. **Technical: Explain networking basics (ports, protocols), or how you would investigate suspicious outbound network traffic.** 7. **What is your process for handling ambiguous or noisy alert data?** 8. **How do you prioritize multiple active security alerts?** 9. **What is the "Aurora Platform"?** 10. **How does AI improve alert triage and SOC operations at Arctic Wolf?** 11. **Describe a time when you had to communicate a technical problem to a non-technical person.** 12. **How do you manage stress during high-volume or high-severity security events?** 13. **How do you contribute to a positive and inclusive team culture?** 14. **Why do you want to work at Arctic Wolf?** 15. **What role do documentation and process have in reducing security risk?** *** ## How to Stand Out - Reference your teamwork (Wolfpack), communication, and initiative. - Show understanding of the difference between automated triage and when/why a human (you!) steps in. - Highlight your background in security tools, reporting, incident analysis, and your willingness to learn, adapt, and collaborate. - Mention that Arctic Wolf’s commitment to mentorship, learning, and employee wellbeing excites you. *** ### Quick "Cheat Sheet" — Key Facts | Category | Details | |----------------------|---------| | Headquarters | Eden Prairie, Minnesota (Global) | | Employees | ~2,500+ (2025) | | Customers | 10,000+ worldwide | | Platform | Aurora Platform (MDR, RVM, Cloud, EDR/EDX) | | Recognition | Forbes Cloud 100, Fortune Best Workplace, Gartner, CRN, IDC | | Culture | Inclusive, supportive, celebrate new ideas, mentoring, DEI | | Benefits | Unlimited PTO, wellness programs, flexible/remote/hybrid | | Training/Career Dev | Ongoing training, certification support, mentorship | | Services | 24/7 SOC, MDR, RVM, Security Awareness, IR, Cloud, AI endpoints | | What they want | Analytical, process-driven, communication skills, drive to "End Cyber Risk" | *** 1 # Sources: [1] [Company Overview](https://arcticwolf.com/company/overview/) [2] [Arctic Wolf Named to Forbes Cloud 100 for Fourth ...](https://arcticwolf.com/resources/press-releases/arctic-wolf-named-to-forbes-cloud-100-for-fourth-consecutive-year/) [3] [Arctic Wolf | Company Overview & News](https://www.forbes.com/companies/arctic-wolf/) [4] [Arctic Wolf 2025 Threat Report](https://cybersecurity.arcticwolf.com/2025-Threat-Report-v1.html) [5] [Arctic Wolf Threat Report 2025: What CEOs and Business ...](https://ncxgroup.com/2025/03/arctic-wolf-threat-report-2025-what-ceos-and-business-owners-need-to-know/) [6] [Senior Manager, Security Operations @ Arctic Wolf](https://www.purpose.jobs/discover/companies/arctic-wolf/jobs/45068575-senior-manager-security-operations) [7] [Arctic Wolf Honored with Multiple Best Workplace Awards](https://arcticwolf.com/resources/press-releases/arctic-wolf-honored-with-multiple-best-workplace-awards/) [8] [Arctic Wolf 2025 Trends Report Reveals AI is Now the](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/05/20/3084712/0/en/Arctic-Wolf-2025-Trends-Report-Reveals-AI-is-Now-the-Leading-Cybersecurity-Concern-for-Security-and-IT-Leaders.html) [9] [Triage Security Analyst : Arctic Wolf](https://ninjajobs.org/job/4f7b87837b5e74986b70af6f5cc878493e1a5660ef) [10] [Arctic Wolf Hailed Great Place to Work](https://arcticwolf.com/resources/blog/arctic-wolf-hailed-as-a-leader-for-innovation-culture-and-business-growth-by-prestigious-national-awards/) [11] [Breaches Mid-Year Review: The Most Noteworthy of 2025 ...](https://arcticwolf.com/resource/aw/GLOBAL-WBR-breaches-mid-year-review-2025) [12] [Manager, Security Operations @ Arctic Wolf - 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