Technical Account Manager, SLED

Wiz$130K — $151K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience working in Public Sector supporting Public Cloud workloads
  • Strong familiarity with compliance frameworks like FedRAMP, StateRAMP, and NIST
  • 3+ years in technical customer-facing roles, such as Technical Account Manager or Customer Success Engineer
  • Understanding of cloud services, architectures, and security best practices; CSP certifications preferred
  • Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues
  • Proven relationship-building skills with enterprise clients

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert guidance on deploying and operationalizing the Wiz platform
  • Develop trusted advisor relationships with customer stakeholders, focusing on adoption and satisfaction
  • Help customers create Success Plans with key performance indicators and track progress
  • Address technical issues to maintain high customer satisfaction
  • Advocate for customer needs across departments to ensure a cohesive experience
  • Collaborate with Sales and Renewal teams for contract renewals and expansion opportunities
  • Maintain knowledge of the Wiz platform and emerging cloud security threats

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Home office setup reimbursement
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Monthly connectivity reimbursement
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Flexible paid time off plus 11 paid holidays
  • Paid leave programs for parental and medical reasons
Full Job Description
Technical Account Manager, SLED
Minimum qualifications

  • B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a similar field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 4+ years of experience in technical customer-facing roles supporting cloud or cloud-security products (such as Technical Account Manager, Professional Services, or Solutions Engineer).
  • 4+ years of experience working in or supporting State, Local, or Education (SLED) organizations.
  • Experience delivering cloud solutions across at least one major CSP (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI), and direct experience with their government-specific offerings (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, and GCP Assured Workloads).
  • Practical experience navigating the Government authorization processes such as FedRAMP or GovRAMP and guiding customers through rigorous security and hardening requirements (such as NIST 800-53 and NIST 800-171).
  • Practical experience deploying and operationalizing containerization technologies (such as Docker or Kubernetes) and addressing corresponding security considerations.
  • Practical experience deploying and operationalizing DevOps technologies (such as CI/CD, Version Control Systems, or Infrastructure as Code) and managing their security implications.
  • Experience with Linux and Windows operating system security concepts and technical troubleshooting.
Preferred qualifications
  • CSP certifications (such as Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional).
  • Security certifications (such as CISSP or CCSP) and experience helping organizations address complex cloud-security challenges.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, from technical practitioners to Senior Executive Service (SES) members, Military Officers, and Agency CISOs.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve highly complex technical issues, driving resolution across intricate and often ambiguous internal and external structures.
About the job

As a Technical Account Manager, SLED you'll be responsible for planning and executing strategies that drive customer adoption and use of the Wiz platform across State and Local agencies, and Universities.

Your cloud and security industry expertise will allow you to provide impactful guidance to customers throughout their Wiz onboarding and operationalization journey. You will serve as the bridge between customers and the broader Wiz team - you'll streamline collaboration between Product Management, Sales, Engineering, and Support to deliver a cohesive customer experience for government organizations with the most stringent security requirements.

Strong technical expertise and customer-facing skills will be essential in addressing the needs of our customers. Your understanding of how large organizations leverage cloud, security, and SaaS technologies will allow you to empathize with customer personas and drive effective conversations with customer personas at all levels.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as a trusted technical advisor and Wiz platform expert throughout your customers' journey, confidently guiding them through deployment, configuration, and operationalization using federal cloud-security best practices.
  • Serve as the primary technical liaison for your customers, driving the resolution of highly complex architectural and operational challenges across intricate federal cloud environments.
  • Act proactively by leading the customer on a journey to full adoption and value, and promoting excellence in addressing Cloud, Code, and Runtime security risk.
  • Help customers develop success plans with measurable goals throughout the Wiz lifecycle that align with their organizational security, compliance, and mission objectives.
  • Navigate complex federal organizational structures, building and cultivating relationships with key contacts-from State/Local CISOs and Authorizing Officials (AOs) to technical practitioners-to drive forward key Wiz objectives.


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

$130,400-$151,200 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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