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Full-Time

Security Engineer

Product & Production Infrastructure, EST/Cst

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Wiz

Wiz

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud security platform for businesses

Data & Analytics
Cybersecurity

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

US Citizenship Required

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Microsoft Azure
Python
AWS
Terraform
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in security engineering or security operations work in cloud environments, with a focus on a combination of the below:
  • AWS platforms and services (we will also consider equivalent experience in Azure and GCP)
  • Kubernetes (AWS EKS) and container infrastructure
  • IAM and managing cloud identities at-scale
  • Secure development and application of IAC solutions (Terraform, Helm)
  • Cloud-native observability and management tools
  • Development experience in Go, Python and Rust
Responsibilities
  • Lead threat modeling and security review exercises across Wiz’s production and CI/CD environments – identifying and mitigating risks in our products and the cloud services that support them
  • Drive vulnerability management and remediation efforts – prioritizing issues, implementing mitigations, and designing strategic preventative controls
  • Extend our detection and response capabilities – building scalable solutions to identify malicious activity, triage alerts, and investigate and remediate incidents
  • Collaborate with our Wiz Federal team – extending our DevSecOps and Product Security practices to Wiz’s FedRAMP environment and ensure it meets key security requirements
  • Build deep functional partnerships with Wiz’s engineering and operations teams – helping them deliver secure-by-design solutions

Wiz.io offers cloud security solutions for businesses, focusing on securing applications throughout their development and operation in the cloud. Their platform integrates with development workflows to detect vulnerabilities and misconfigurations in areas like Infrastructure as Code, containers, and Kubernetes. Unlike competitors, Wiz.io continuously monitors cloud workloads for suspicious activity and provides proactive threat detection. The company's goal is to help businesses operate securely in the cloud while preventing data breaches and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$1.8B

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

33%

1 year growth

54%

2 year growth

187%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The potential $23 billion acquisition by Google highlights Wiz.io's significant market value and industry impact.
  • Wiz.io's rapid growth and substantial funding, including a recent $1 billion round, indicate strong financial health and expansion potential.
  • The company's comprehensive security features, from vulnerability detection to automated compliance, make it an attractive workplace for professionals seeking to work on cutting-edge cloud security solutions.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive cloud security market requires continuous innovation to maintain a leading position, posing a challenge for Wiz.io.
  • High-profile cyber breaches in the industry underscore the constant threat landscape, which could impact Wiz.io's reputation if not managed effectively.

What makes Wiz unique

  • Wiz.io's self-service model aligns with the fast-paced nature of cloud development, setting it apart from traditional security solutions that may not scale as efficiently.
  • The platform's ability to integrate seamlessly into development workflows and secure various cloud environments, including containers and Kubernetes, offers a comprehensive solution that many competitors lack.
  • Wiz.io's strong presence in the enterprise market, with over 40% of Fortune 100 companies as clients, underscores its reliability and effectiveness in cloud security.