Vice President, Threat Intelligence & AI

Arctic 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 Vice President, Threat Intelligence and AI to be part of making that happen.

About The Role

The Vice-president of Threat Intelligence and AI is responsible to develop and drive the successful execution of Arctic Wolf’s product and research strategy to drive maximum value creation in the areas of threat intelligence and AI. This includes all internal and productization of capabilities derived in this area of the business.  

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop and maintain a threat intel security strategy that both reflects the changing threat landscape, technology and buying trends and optimizes for Arctic Wolf’s unique platform and channel. 
• In close partnership with the VP of Artificial Intelligence, develop and maintain a research and commercialization strategy for our AI research. Drive to conclusive research results, prioritization and ultimately the full realization of the value to Arctic Wolf’s business and customers. 
• Work closely with senior leadership to drive strategic decisions and manage the financial success of your strategies and business plans. 
• Foster a strong PM team that balances investments between the strategic and tactical, finds opportunities to differentiate, and masters cross-functional relationship building and use of the Arctic Wolf software development framework. 
• Build and maintain a close relationship with customers, partners, analysts, and internal stakeholders to continually pressure test and adapt strategy and priorities to the needs and opportunities of the business. 
• Work with product marketing to ensure we are leveraging our capabilities and research to maximize commercial benefits with influencers, prospects, customers and the channel. 
• Work closely with engineering partners and service delivery teams to ensure successful delivery of product and service value to the market as committed in roadmap plans. 
• With Program Management, work closely with Marketing, Finance, Legal, and customer facing functions (e.g. Pre-Sales, Sales, Customer Success, S2) to support the launch of product features, products, and services. 
• Supervise and mentor a team of Product Managers providing day to day guidance and support, ongoing performance feedback, career development planning, goal and objective setting and execution, skills development, and overall growth. 
• Build collaborative relationships with other teams and stakeholders within the organization. 

About You

Key Skills:

• Directs a team in meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for defining and executing on products, services, themes, and initiatives; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect. 
• Exceptional overall communication skills – competent speaking to large groups and also regularly with C-level leadership. 
• Keen understanding of various aspects of the business and exceptional understanding of translating strategic goals into operational tactics. 
• Understanding of full-life cycle product and portfolio management with a special focus on product definition, development, and delivery. 
• Champions the development of departmental goals and objectives and often contributes to organizational goals. Formally coaches lower level and cross functional people leaders. 

Key Competencies:

• 10+ years of software and/or content product management, application development or related technical experience. 
• Experience building and delivering cybersecurity offerings at scale. 
• BA/BS technical degree required. 
• 7+ years' experience in managerial role 
• Professional education in cybersecurity and/or artificial intelligence preferred. 

About Arctic Wolf

At Arctic Wolf, we recognize that success comes from delighting our customers. We believe in being lean – in constantly building, measuring, and learning in all aspects of our business. And, we truly value people. All wolves are welcome to join the Arctic Wolf pack, with compelling compensation packages, benefits, and equity for employees.

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, paid volunteer days and paid parental leave
• RRSP and 401k 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.

Previous security experience is preferred but not required. We provide all the cybersecurity training you need during onboarding and on-the-job training.

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.