Managed Cloud Detection and Response Analyst

About Wiz

Come join the company that is reinventing cloud security and empowering businesses to thrive in the cloud. As the fastest-growing startup ever, Wiz is on a mission to help organizations secure cloud environments that will accelerate their businesses. Trusted by security teams all over the world, we have a proven track record of success and a culture that values world-class talent.

Our Wizards from over 20 countries work together to protect the infrastructure of our hundreds of customers, including over 50% of the Fortune 100, who trust us to scan and secure over 230 billion files daily. We’re the leading player in a massive and growing market, but it’s still early enough for you to make a significant impact. At Wiz, you’ll have the freedom to think creatively, dream big, and use your full range of skills to contribute to our record growth. Come join our team and help us create secure cloud environments that allow the best companies to move faster.

Managed Cloud Detection and Response Analyst at Wiz

Wiz is looking for a Managed Cloud Detection and Response Analyst to join our newly established team. The team monitors customers’ cloud environments and workloads, triages security alerts, and mitigates cyber incidents.

We are seeking an experienced detection and response analyst in Sydney with a solid background in cloud security, who is committed to helping customers secure their cloud environments and proactively protect against emerging threats. Your contribution will be vital in preventing potential attacks and ensuring a swift response to security incidents!

What You’ll Do

• Continuously monitor customers’ cloud environments and workloads for security alerts and analyze potential cyber threats to identify and prioritize cyber security incidents.
• Triage prioritized cyber incidents and coordinate appropriate response actions to mitigate risks effectively.
• Work closely with customer teams to guide and assist with investigation and remediation of incidents.
• Create and deliver incident reports that document findings and response actions taken for customers.
• Write and implement custom detection rules and fine-tune alerts to enhance threat detection capabilities for the customer’s specific cloud environment.
• Develop and maintain cyber incident response playbooks to standardize procedures and enhance the internal methodology of the team.
• Stay up to date with the latest threats, vulnerabilities, and trends in cloud security to update response strategies and improve detection methods.

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years of experience in a Security Operations Center or Managed Detection and Response, specifically involving cloud environments.
• Solid knowledge in Cloud Security, with familiarity in cloud services, Kubernetes, cloud architecture, and major providers (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Strong analytical skills with a detail-oriented mindset, capable of assessing complex security incidents, separating false positives from true compromise, and providing actionable insights.
• Passion for continuous learning and improvement, staying up-to-date on the latest trends, threats, and best practices in cloud security.
• Willingness to work in shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays to provide 24/7 coverage for customers.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Additional Information

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.

Wiz is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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Key skills/competency

• Cloud Security
• Incident Response
• Threat Detection
• Security Operations Center (SOC)
• Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
• AWS, GCP, Azure
• Kubernetes
• Cyber Security Incident Triage
• Security Architecture
• Analytical Skills