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 13 countries work together to protect the infrastructure of our hundreds of customers, including over 45% 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
We’re looking for a Public Sector Architect to join us in spreading the power of Wiz. Wiz is a special company, looking to change how Federal Agencies/Customers look at risk in the Cloud. We need someone who wants to help drive this vision by working on the Public Sector Architecture team, guiding Wiz through future FedRAMP, DoD and other Public Sector initiatives.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Help build and mature the Wiz Public Sector program!
- Act as trusted advisor for all matters related to cloud security across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- Perform architecture reviews and provide federal architecture requirements to help bring new features to Wiz4Gov.
- Ownership and crafting of detailed diagrams that align with FedRAMP ABD, NFD and DFD requirements, using tools like LucidChart, Visio, etc.
- Help test and validate new features to see their value for customer’s as well as help Wiz meet its own security and compliance goals.
- Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including DevOps teams, engineering teams, compliance officers, public sector operations and auditors, to address security-related concerns and make recommendations for improvements.
- Provide technical input into the development of System Security Plans (SSP), working with third-party assessment organizations (3PAOs) to achieve new authorizations, implement significant changes, etc.
- Stay up to date with the latest FedRAMP, DISA and NIST guidelines and ensure that systems and processes adhere to these standards, addressing any compliance issues promptly
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- 4+ years of experience working as a Federal Cloud Architect/Engineer or Federal Security Architect/Engineer in AWS (Google Cloud and Azure is a plus!), or 7+ combined experience as a Security/Cloud Engineer or Security/Cloud Architect.
- Experience working with technologies like microservices, containers, Kubernetes, IaC, Configuration Management, APIs, CI/CD.
- Expertise architecting solutions using cloud native services, while following cloud security best practices.
- A strong sense of taking ownership for projects and leading them from start to finish.
- Excellent skills around handling administrative activities, time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Ability to translate compliance requirements to technical outcomes.
- Ability to think outside the box when working with compliance frameworks by implementing technical solutions that meet the spirit of controls, vs. the written guidance.
- Knowledge of and ability to evaluate controls and requirements against NIST 800-53, DISA CC SRG, DISA STIGs etc.
- Knowledge of FIPs and other encryption methodologies needed to meet federal requirements.
- A thirst to use Wiz and learn everything the product can do.
Candidates must meet EAR part 772 and ITAR 120.15 definition of a U.S. person (Any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence (green card holder); or any individual who is granted status as a “protected person”) and that they reside in the contiguous United States.
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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