Security Engineer - Product & Production Infrastructure
Wiz · France
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- France
Job highlights
- Secure Wiz's products and cloud infrastructure.
- Manage vulnerabilities and implement mitigations.
- Enhance detection and response capabilities.
- Partner with engineering and operations teams.
- Utilize cloud-native security tools and practices.
About the role
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.
Summary
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.What You’ll Do
- 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
- Build deep functional partnerships with Wiz’s engineering and operations teams – helping them deliver secure-by-design solutions
What You’ll Bring
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field and / or candidates with 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
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
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
- Security Engineer
- Cloud Security
- Vulnerability Management
- Detection and Response
- Threat Modeling
- AWS
- Kubernetes
- IAM
- Terraform
- Go, Python, Rust
Skills & topics
- Security Engineer
- Cloud Security
- Vulnerability Management
- Detection and Response
- Threat Modeling
- AWS
- Kubernetes
- IAM
- Terraform
- Go
- Python
- Rust
- DevOps Security
- CI/CD Security
- Infrastructure Security
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your cloud security, vulnerability management, and detection/response experience, emphasizing AWS, Kubernetes, and IaC tools.
- Showcase relevant projects: Detail your contributions to securing cloud-native environments, CI/CD pipelines, or production infrastructure.
- Demonstrate technical skills: Be prepared to discuss your experience with Go, Python, Rust, Terraform, and security-focused cloud services.
- Understand Wiz's mission: Research Wiz's impact on cloud security and articulate how your skills align with their growth and innovation goals.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Expect questions on threat modeling, incident response, and secure coding practices in cloud environments.
Technical preparation
Master AWS security services and IAM.,Practice Kubernetes security best practices.,Build IaC security templates with Terraform.,Code security tools in Go, Python, or Rust.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex security incident you resolved.,How do you collaborate with development teams?,Share an example of proactive security improvement.,How do you stay updated on security threats?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities of a Security Engineer at Wiz?
- As a Security Engineer at Wiz, you will lead threat modeling, security reviews, and vulnerability management for our production and CI/CD environments. You will also develop detection and response capabilities and collaborate closely with engineering and operations teams to ensure secure-by-design solutions.
- What technical skills are essential for this Security Engineer role at Wiz?
- Essential technical skills include 5+ years of experience in cloud security engineering or operations, with a focus on AWS platforms, Kubernetes (AWS EKS), IAM, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions like Terraform. Development experience in Go, Python, or Rust is also required.
- Does Wiz offer visa sponsorship for the Security Engineer position?
- Wiz does not offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the position is based without the need for visa sponsorship.
- What is the culture like at Wiz, and how does it impact a Security Engineer?
- Wiz fosters a culture that values world-class talent and provides freedom to think creatively and dream big. As a Security Engineer, you'll collaborate with a globally distributed team and contribute to a fast-growing startup focused on reinventing cloud security.
- What are Wiz's preferred qualifications for a Security Engineer?
- Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent work experience, experience with remote, globally distributed teams, experience in software development or managed infrastructure services, and familiarity with CNAPP, CSPM, or CIEM solutions.
- How does Wiz use its own product (Wiz-for-Wiz) in this Security Engineer role?
- The Security Engineer role at Wiz involves utilizing Wiz-for-Wiz to assess, monitor, and harden Wiz's own environments, thereby influencing the product roadmap and ensuring the security of Wiz's offerings.
- What is the expected career growth for a Security Engineer at Wiz?
- As Wiz is the fastest-growing startup ever, there are significant opportunities for impact and growth. You'll contribute to record growth and have the freedom to develop your skills in a dynamic cloud security market.