Full-Time

Principal Solutions Engineer

Posted on 10/1/2024

Wiz

Wiz

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud security platform for businesses

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Senior, Expert

No H1B Sponsorship

Washington, DC, USA

Candidates must meet EAR part 772 and ITAR 120.15 definition of a U.S. person and reside in the contiguous United States.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Solution Engineering
Sales & Solution Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Microsoft Azure
Git
AWS
Terraform
Development Operations (DevOps)
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • Strong technical background with a solid understanding of core IT, InfoSec, Cloud, and DevOps concepts.
  • Proven skillset and experience with a career path focused on public cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • SME level knowledge of Kubernetes and containers with the ability to architect and troubleshoot complex environments.
  • Ability to lead conversations focused at various audiences including technical, business, and executive level.
  • Be passionate in regard to continuous self-improvement and learning to maintain technical leadership.
  • Experience and ability to code and understand developer workflows. Git, CI/CD, helm, terraform etc.
  • 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
  • Provide technical and business-relevant feedback into Product Management based on field engagements to improve Wiz’s position and value messaging to prospects and clients.
  • Collaborate with Wiz sales teams on strategic opportunities in demonstrating the business and technical value of the Wiz platform.
  • Assist SEs and prospects during the POC process with advanced use cases, installation/deployment, and troubleshooting.
  • Lead regular thought leadership sessions with the field teams sharing insights and approaches derived through customer engagement to improve our effectiveness in messaging and delivering value to prospective clients and existing customers.
  • Assist in messaging and selling Wiz platform capabilities to prospects and customers.

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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