Principal Solutions Engineer

Visa Hunt; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiz is seeking a Principal Solutions Engineer in the Netherlands to champion application and cloud-native security. You will work closely with executives, product, and field teams to align strategic messaging and drive customer value.

You will guide complex security architectures, mentor engineers, and present technical concepts to both developers and CISO-level stakeholders, while shaping the product roadmap through field feedback.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in IT, InfoSec, Cloud and DevOps concepts.
• Career path focused on public cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Deep knowledge of AppSec: ASPM, SAST, DAST, SCA; SBOMs (SPDX/CycloneDX).
• Proficiency in one or more languages: Python, Go, Rust and shell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the companys top field expert in application and cloud-native security and provide feedback to Product Management.
• Collaborate with Wiz sales on opportunities to demonstrate business and technical value of the Wiz platform.
• Assist SEs and prospects during POC with advanced use cases, installation/deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Lead regular thought leadership sessions with field teams to share insights and approaches.
• Assist in messaging and selling Wiz platform capabilities to prospects and customers.

Skills

Dutch language fluency

Public cloud architecture

AppSec & security

Programming: Python/Go/Rust

DevOps / CI/CD tooling

Kubernetes & containers

Technical storytelling

Tools

Git

Terraform

Helm

CI/CD

Job description

Come join the organization that is redefining security for the AI era. As one of the fastest-growing startups ever, we enable teams to secure cloud and AI applications by connecting code, cloud, and runtime into a single shared context. Trusted by security teams all over the world, we have a proven track record of success and a culture that values world-class talent. Not to mention, we're now powered by Google, meaning we offer our customers an AI-powered platform that harnesses Google's Threat Intelligence and Security Operations to better detect, prevent, and respond to threats across all environments, allowing for further innovation.

Our Wizards from all over the globe work together to protect the infrastructure of our customers, including over 65% of the Fortune 100, who trust us to scan and secure over 230 billion files daily. We're honored to be a leading player in a massive and growing market, and we continue to look for exceptional Wizards who are eager to make a significant impact on our team. At Wiz, you'll have the freedom to think creatively, dream big, and use your full range of skills to contribute to our momentous growth. Come join our team and help us create secure cloud environments that allow even the best companies to move faster, all while having some fun!

SUMMARY

As a Principal Solutions Engineer you will work closely with Wiz's CTO, Field CTO, Customer Success, Product Management, and R&D organizations to maintain alignment and ensure coordinated efforts across the sales process.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Strong technical background with a solid understanding of core IT, InfoSec, Cloud, and DevOps concepts.
• Proven skillset and experience with a career path focused on public cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Deep, practical knowledge of the AppSec landscape, including Application Security Posture Management (ASPM), SAST, DAST, SCA, and the operational use of SBOMs (SPDX/CycloneDX) and their practical use cases for vulnerability and license management.
• Demonstrable proficiency in one or more high-level languages (e.g., Python, Go, Rust) and/or advanced shell scripting.
• Experience and ability to code and understand developer workflows. Git, CI/CD, helm, terraform etc
• SME level knowledge of Kubernetes and containers with the ability to architect and troubleshoot complex environments.
• Exceptional ability to present complex technical concepts to a wide range of audiences- from deeply technical developer teams to executive-level (CISO, CTO) stakeholders.
• Be passionate in regard to continuous self-improvement and learning to maintain technical leadership.
• Full professional fluency in Dutch (both written and verbal)

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Serve as the company's top field expert in application and cloud-native security and provide technical and business-relevant feedback into Product Management based on field engagements to improve Wiz's position and value messaging to prospects and clients.
• Collaborate with Wiz sales teams on strategic opportunities in demonstrating the business and technical value of the Wiz platform.
• Assist SEs and prospects during the POC process with advanced use cases, installation/deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Lead regular thought leadership sessions with the field teams sharing insights and approaches derived through customer engagement to improve our effectiveness in messaging and delivering value to prospective clients and existing customers.
• Assist in messaging and selling Wiz platform capabilities to prospects and customers.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the position is based, without the need forvisa sponsorship.This role does not offervisasponsorship.

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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Originally posted on Himalayas