Full-Time

Business Development Manager

Federal

Posted on 12/17/2024

Wiz

Wiz

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud security platform for businesses

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Senior, Expert

No H1B Sponsorship

Washington, DC, USA

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Requirements
  • Proven experience capturing and closing large government programs.
  • Knowledge of SaaS/Security solutions, security and cloud.
  • Demonstrated success in developing winning value propositions and executing strategic sales initiatives.
  • Experience working with channel and alliance partners.
  • Strong business acumen, negotiation skills, and cross-functional leadership capabilities.
  • Intimate knowledge of and established relationships within the DoD & Civilian Agencies are highly desirable.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent military experience required.
  • TS/SCI clearance Preferred.
  • Candidates must meet EAR part 772 and ITAR 120.15 definition of a U.S. person (Any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence (green card holder); or any individual who is granted status as a “protected person”) and that they reside in the contiguous United States.
Responsibilities
  • Lead strategic capture efforts for large government programs within the DoD & Civilian Agencies.
  • Meet and exceed pipeline and bookings goals.
  • Develop and execute winning capture strategies, including bid/no-bid decisions and crafting value propositions.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership, Sales teams, and other stakeholders to analyze the market and recommend strategic priorities.
  • Monitor and manage opportunities on bid boards to ensure alignment with broader sales goals.
  • Partner with Solution Architects and Sales Engineers to validate technical solutions and ensure delivery feasibility.
  • Oversee post-award contract transitions, ensuring smooth execution and delivery.
  • Drive go-to-market strategies in collaboration with Product Managers, Legal, and Sales Engineering teams.
  • Engage in complex negotiations and foster strong relationships with senior decision-makers and external stakeholders.

Wiz.io provides cloud security solutions tailored for businesses utilizing cloud services. Their platform functions as a unified security command center, allowing companies to secure their applications and infrastructure throughout the development and operational phases. It integrates into existing development workflows, helping teams identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations in their code, containers, and virtual machines. Wiz.io stands out from competitors by focusing on a self-service model that aligns with the fast-paced nature of cloud development, and it serves a significant portion of Fortune 100 companies. The goal of Wiz.io is to enable businesses to operate securely in the cloud while maintaining compliance with industry regulations and preventing data breaches.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$1.9B

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

30%

1 year growth

80%

2 year growth

207%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Wiz's acquisition of Dazz enhances its cloud security offerings with AI-driven vulnerability management.
  • Strategic funding from SoftBank supports Wiz's expansion in the Asia-Pacific region.
  • Growing demand for agentless security solutions aligns with Wiz's product offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Integration challenges from the Dazz acquisition may divert focus from core operations.
  • Expansion into APAC may stretch resources thin, leading to operational challenges.
  • Dependency on third-party solutions like CyberArk could pose risks if partnerships change.

What makes Wiz unique

  • Wiz offers agentless cloud-native security, reducing complexity in cloud environments.
  • The platform provides a 360° view of security risks across clouds, containers, and workloads.
  • Wiz integrates security into development workflows, aligning with DevSecOps practices.

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