At Arctic Wolf , you will not just watch the cybersecurity industry evolve – you will help lead the change. Our global team is made up of people who thrive on solving complex problems, moving quickly, and building technology that protects organizations around the world. We are proud to be recognized by Forbes, CNBC, Fortune, CRN, Gartner Peer Insights, and International Data Corporation MarketScape. What matters most is the work behind these recognitions: delivering real outcomes for customers through award-winning innovation such as our Aurora Platform.
If you are looking for meaningful work, smart teammates, and the opportunity to make a real impact in a high-growth company that is redefining security operations, Arctic Wolf is the right place for you.
Our mission is simple: End Cyber Risk.
We are looking for a Senior Staff Database Administrator / Software Engineer to help achieve this mission.
The Senior Staff Database Administrator / Software Engineer will contribute to our Engineering organization by designing, optimizing, and maintaining high-throughput database systems that power our cloud security platform. This role will focus on ensuring reliability, scalability, automation, and performance across multiple database technologies and cloud environments.
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:
- Design, deploy, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server on Linux, MySQL, and PostgreSQL environments at scale
- Write and optimize high-performance SQL to meet strict throughput and low-latency requirements
- Architect and manage Always On Availability Groups and cross-platform replication topologies
- Integrate Microsoft SQL Server on Linux with enterprise Active Directory infrastructure
- Build infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform for repeatable and auditable database provisioning
- Develop monitoring and alerting solutions using Prometheus and Grafana to ensure proactive issue detection
- Automate routine database administration tasks using Shell scripting and Python
- Collaborate with application engineering teams to optimize schema design and query performance
- Participate in capacity planning, disaster recovery testing, and incident response activities
- Continuously improve automation, observability, and operational efficiency across database platforms
YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE IF:
- You have deep operational and development experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2019 and later versions running on Linux environments
- You have production-level administration and query development experience with MySQL and PostgreSQL
- You have proven expertise writing and tuning high-performance SQL capable of sustaining high transaction throughput with minimal latency
- You have strong knowledge of indexing strategies, execution plan analysis, query optimization, and concurrency management
- You have hands-on experience configuring Kerberos and Active Directory authentication for Microsoft SQL Server running on Linux hosts
- You have experience implementing and managing database replication and high availability solutions across multiple database platforms
- You have experience automating database operations, health checks, and deployment tasks using Shell scripting and Python
- You are experienced with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and management
- You have experience building observability dashboards and alerting solutions using Prometheus and Grafana
- You are comfortable designing and operating database workloads within Amazon Web Services environments
Nice to have:
- Experience with Elasticsearch, including indexing strategies, cluster management, and query optimization
- Experience with Redis caching layer design, cluster configuration, and operational management
- Hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services Database Migration Service for heterogeneous migrations and replication
- Familiarity with Databricks, Delta Lake, Spark SQL, and lakehouse architectures
- A strong passion for automation and eliminating repetitive manual operational tasks
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:
- Database systems consistently handle peak transaction loads with sufficient operational headroom
- Zero unplanned downtime through resilient high availability and disaster recovery configurations
- Fully automated provisioning workflows with no manual deployment steps
- Comprehensive observability across all critical database metrics and operational events
- Strong cross-platform operational expertise across Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, and PostgreSQL environments
We value engineers who think in systems, automate relentlessly, and treat databases as critical infrastructure.
Do not meet all the requirements? That is okay. We still encourage you to apply. We have many opportunities and are always looking for strong talent.
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.
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 United States, Best Places to Work United States, Great Place to Work Canada, Great Place to Work United Kingdom, and Kununu Top Company Germany. Our commitment to bold growth and shaping the future of security operations is matched by our dedication to customer satisfaction, with over 10,000 customers worldwide and more than 2,000 channel partners globally. As we continue to expand and enhance our technology, Arctic Wolf remains a 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 value the unique perspectives all employees bring to the organization. By protecting sensitive data and working to end cyber risk, we contribute to an industry that serves the greater good.
We celebrate diverse perspectives through our Pack Unity program and encourage employees to participate in or create new alliances.
We also believe in corporate responsibility and have joined the Pledge One Percent movement to give back to our communities.
All employees receive compelling compensation and benefits packages, including:
- Equity for all employees
- Flexible annual leave, paid holidays, and volunteer days
- Training and career development programs
- Comprehensive private benefits plan including medical insurance for you and your family, life insurance equal to three times compensation, and personal accident insurance
- Fertility support and paid parental leave
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 applicable law. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, accessible, and inclusive environment.
Security Requirements
- Conduct duties in accordance with Arctic Wolf information security policies, standards, and controls
- Background checks are required for this position
- This role may require access to information protected under United States export control laws and regulations
