Senior Content Researcher

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 Senior Content Researcher to be a part of making this happen.

About the Role

The Senior Content Researcher will serve as the primary subject matter expert (SME) providing knowledge and research for authoritative and data-backed content. This position will be highly collaborative and function as the go-to expert supporting the demand generation team in the development of cornerstone marketing assets and demand generation campaigns.

Responsibilities

In partnership with marketing colleagues, the Senior Content Researcher will develop and review content to support full funnel marketing activities, including web copy and blog posts, data sheets, case studies, guides, whitepapers, videos, presentations, and webinars.

This role will provide cybersecurity subject matter expertise on a variety of topics including:

• Research on cybersecurity issues and threats such as TTPs, threat actor groups, vulnerabilities, new and evolving regulatory requirements, market-shaping trends, including category consolidation and emerging product categories.

• Maintain deep knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST and MITRE ATT&K) as well as vertical-specific regulatory compliance requirements (HIPAA, FFIEC, CMMC 2.0, etc.)

• Understand enterprise cybersecurity buyer and the end-user; how they buy and their buying criteria; and how end-users use the product

• Strive to continuously deliver industry, market, competitive, and product insights to support positioning, campaign development, and company growth

Who You Are

• Excellent researcher with experience using third-party sources, internal data sources, and interviewing SMEs

• In depth knowledge of the cybersecurity marketplace, enterprise buying habits, and competitive landscape

• Excellent writing and presentation skills

• Solid technical literacy with excellent ability to translate deeply technical understanding for less technical audiences

• Fast learner with the ability to understand new technologies and process changes

• Experience integrating messaging from top of funnel through renewal

• Proven track record of developing integrated content marketing programs driving pipeline results

• The ability to link market trends, buyer needs, and value propositions, to deliver compelling storytelling

• Deep analytical thinking expertise and experience in data-driven marketing

• Strong strategic planning, project management, and organizational skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects concurrently

Minimum Qualifications​ 

• 5+ years in Technical Marketing or a Cybersecurity SME role

• 5+ years of experience in Cybersecurity or related field; preferably in SaaS, Operations or Services

• Prior experience in highly collaborative role with demonstrated ability to create effective working relationships

About Arctic Wolf

At Arctic Wolf we’re cultivating a collaborative and productive work environment that welcomes a diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and ideas to make our teams even stronger as we grow globally. We’ve been named among the list of Top Workplaces in USA, Minnesota (2021-2024), and Texas (2023-2024), Best Places to Work San Antonio (2023, 2024) and Minneapolis/St. Paul (2022-2024), as well as  on Fortune’s Best Place to Work for Millennials (2023) and Top Technology Workplace (2023) lists.

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

• 401k matching program

• Enhanced maternity leave and fertility support services

• Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health services

• 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 [email protected]. 

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.