Security Engineer, Product & Production Infrastructure

Wiz • $207K — $283K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in security engineering or operations in cloud environments.
  • Familiarity with AWS cloud security; experience with Azure and GCP is a plus.
  • Experience with cloud-native Kubernetes services and container security principles.
  • Proven ability to secure IAM and manage cloud identities at scale.
  • Hands-on experience leading technical security reviews and conducting threat modeling exercises.
  • Solid understanding of web application security concepts, especially OWASP Top-10.
  • Skilled in Infrastructure as Code with tools like Terraform and CloudFormation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead threat modeling and security reviews for Wiz's products and cloud infrastructure.
  • Build automation tools and enforce policies to integrate security into development workflows.
  • Design secure baselines for cloud and Kubernetes infrastructures.
  • Manage vulnerabilities and establish preventative controls in software supply chains.
  • Enhance detection and response capabilities for malicious activities.
  • Collaborate with Wiz Federal team to ensure adherence to security mandates in FedRAMP environments.
  • Establish strong working relationships with engineering and operations teams to support secure development practices.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • Flexible work schedule including remote work options.
  • Generous vacation policy and paid time off.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Equity options allowing participation in the long-term success of the company.
Full Job Description
Minimum qualifications
  • 7+ years of experience in security engineering or security operations work in cloud environments.
  • Experience with AWS cloud security, or equivalent experience in Azure and GCP with some level of AWS experience.
  • Experience with cloud-native Kubernetes services (such as EKS, GKE, or AKS) and strong container security principles.
  • Experience securing IAM and cloud identities at scale.
  • Experience leading technical security reviews of products and architectures, conducting threat modeling exercises, and translating findings into actionable security controls.
  • Practical understanding of web application security concepts (such as OWASP Top-10 and similar).
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and related tools (such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Helm, or Pulumi).
  • Experience with automation and tooling development in Python, Go, Shell, HCL, or Rego.

Preferred qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, and/or equivalent job experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience working with remote, globally distributed teams.
  • Experience working in organizations that develop software and/or operate managed infrastructure and technology services for their own customers.
  • Experience with CNAPP, CSPM, or CIEM solutions.

About the job

Wiz is looking for a Security Engineer for Product & Production Infrastructure who has experience performing security reviews, vulnerability management, and detection and response operations in cloud-native environments. You'll get to collaborate with our software development and DevOps teams to secure Wiz's products, CI/CD infrastructure, and production infrastructure. You'll also have the opportunity to influence our product roadmap by utilizing Wiz-for-Wiz to assess, monitor, and harden our environments.

Responsibilities
  • Lead threat modeling and security reviews across Wiz's products and cloud infrastructure, identifying attack surfaces and developing scalable mitigation strategies.
  • Build automation, policy-as-code, and security tooling that enables development teams to "shift left" and integrate end-to-end security into their workflows.
  • Design and implement secure baselines for cloud resources and Kubernetes based infrastructure.
  • Drive vulnerability management and remediation efforts - prioritizing issues, implementing mitigations, and designing strategic preventative controls in software supply chains from development through production.
  • 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.


Compensation + Benefits

Compensation for this full-time position includes base salary + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is listed below.

US Base Pay Range

$207,000-$283,000 USD

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the position is based, without the need for visa sponsorship. This role does not offer visa sponsorship.

About Wiz

Wiz is a cybersecurity company that provides cloud security solutions to protect enterprise assets. The company's platform provides visibility into cloud infrastructure, detects misconfigurations, and provides remediation recommendations. Wiz was founded in 2020 by a group of former Microsoft executives and cybersecurity experts. The company has raised over $100 million in funding and has partnerships with major cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
Learn more about Wiz
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2020
NASDAQ

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