Public Sector Architect @ Wiz
placeHybrid
attach_money $242,500
businessHybrid
scheduleFull Time
Posted 24 days ago
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Overview
Join Wiz, the fastest-growing startup reinventing cloud security to empower businesses. As a Public Sector Architect at Wiz, you will help shape and secure cloud environments for federal agencies and customers by guiding FedRAMP, DoD, and other public sector initiatives.
Responsibilities
As a Public Sector Architect, you will:
- Build and mature the Wiz Public Sector program.
- Act as a trusted advisor for cloud security in AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- Conduct architecture reviews and provide federal requirements to drive new features.
- Create detailed diagrams aligned with federal compliance standards using tools like LucidChart and Visio.
- Test and validate new features to meet security and compliance goals.
- Collaborate with DevOps, engineering teams, compliance officers, and public sector operations.
- Provide technical input in developing System Security Plans (SSP) and work with 3PAOs.
- Stay up to date with FedRAMP, DISA, and NIST guidelines and ensure adherence.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
- 4+ years as a Federal Cloud/Security Architect in AWS (experience with Google Cloud and Azure is a plus) or 7+ years combined experience.
- Experience with microservices, containers, Kubernetes, IaC, Configuration Management, APIs, and CI/CD.
- Expertise in architecting cloud native solutions and following cloud security best practices.
- Strong project ownership and ability to translate compliance requirements to technical outcomes.
- Familiarity with NIST 800-53, DISA CC SRG, DISA STIGs, and encryption methodologies.
- Compliance with EAR part 772 and ITAR 120.15 as a U.S. person residing in the contiguous United States.
Benefits & Compensation
Wiz offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision insurance, flexible paid time off, 401(k) with employer match, and more. This position is full-time with base salaries ranging from $204,000 to $281,000 USD, eligibility for equity, and potential additional incentive compensation.
Key skills/competency
- Cloud Security
- FedRAMP
- DoD
- Architecture Reviews
- Compliance
- AWS
- Azure
- GCP
- Diagramming
- Collaboration
How to Get Hired at Wiz
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight federal cloud and security experience.
- Research Wiz culture: Study mission, growth, and recent achievements.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Review cloud architectures and compliance standards.
- Network on LinkedIn: Connect with Wiz employees and recruiters.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review AWS, Azure, GCP best practices.
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Study FedRAMP and NIST guidelines.
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Practice creating security architecture diagrams.
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Brush up on CI/CD and container technologies.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe a challenging compliance project you led.
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Explain handling conflicting stakeholder requirements.
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Share time management strategies in high-pressure projects.
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Discuss resolving team disagreements effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
What federal compliance experience is required for the Public Sector Architect at Wiz?
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Is prior federal experience mandatory for the Public Sector Architect position?
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