Senior Security Engineer

Fintech Staffing Partners; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology staffing firm in the United States is seeking an experienced Wiz Security Engineer to lead the implementation and optimization of the Wiz cloud security platform. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in cloud security across AWS, Azure, and GCP, along with a proven track record in vulnerability management. This is a contract position with a focus on engineering and consulting in the IT Services sector.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Wiz or similar CNAP platforms.
• Strong knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Cloud security expertise in IAM, network security, and container security.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and optimization of Wiz cloud security.
• Analyze security findings and prioritize risks.
• Conduct training sessions and create documentation for Wiz usage.

Skills

Wiz

AWS

Azure

GCP

Terraform

Kubernetes security

Compliance frameworks

Incident response

API integrations

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Equivalent practical experience in cloud security

Job description

Wiz Security Engineer / Cloud Security Specialist

Location: Remote (with occasional travel)

Job Type: Contract (6-12 months with extension)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Wiz Security Engineer to join our team and lead the implementation, optimization, and education efforts around our Wiz cloud security platform. The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert, helping our infrastructure and security teams maximize the value of our Wiz deployment while strengthening our overall cloud security posture.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain Wiz across multi‑cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Optimize Wiz scanning policies, security frameworks, and integration workflows
• Manage Wiz connectors and ensure comprehensive cloud asset visibility
• Configure and maintain automated remediation workflows and security policies

Security Operations & Analysis

• Analyze security findings and vulnerabilities identified by Wiz
• Prioritize risks based on actual exposure, exploitability, and business impact
• Investigate misconfigurations, compliance violations, and security gaps
• Develop and implement remediation strategies for critical security issues
• Create custom security rules and policies tailored to organizational needs

Education & Enablement

• Conduct training sessions for infrastructure, DevOps, and security teams
• Create documentation, runbooks, and best practice guides for Wiz usage
• Provide hands‑on guidance for teams learning to navigate and interpret Wiz findings
• Mentor team members on cloud security concepts and Wiz capabilities
• Work closely with DevOps, CloudOps, and Infrastructure teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines
• Collaborate with compliance teams to ensure regulatory requirements are met
• Partner with application teams to resolve security findings in cloud workloads
• Integrate Wiz with SIEM, ticketing systems, and other security tools

Strategic Initiatives

• Develop cloud security strategies leveraging Wiz capabilities
• Establish metrics and KPIs to measure security posture improvements
• Stay current with emerging cloud threats and Wiz platform updates
• Recommend improvements to cloud architecture based on security insights

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills

• 2+ years of hands‑on experience with Wiz (or similar CNAP platforms like Prisma Cloud, Orca Security)
• Strong cloud platform knowledge: Deep understanding of AWS, Azure, and/or GCP
• Cloud security expertise: IAM, network security, encryption, secrets management, container security
• Infrastructure as Code: Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools
• Container & Kubernetes security: Understanding of container vulnerabilities and K8s security best practices
• Compliance frameworks: Knowledge of CIS benchmarks, NIST, SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI‑DSS, or HIPAA

Core Competencies

• Vulnerability management and risk assessment methodologies
• Cloud architecture and security design patterns
• Incident response and security remediation workflows
• API integrations and automation scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
• Security scanning tools and SIEM platforms

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Strong teaching and mentoring capabilities
• Ability to translate technical findings into business risk language
• Collaborative mindset with cross‑functional teams
• Problem‑solving orientation with attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Wiz Certified Professional or willingness to obtain certification
• Cloud security certifications: CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer
• General security certifications: CISSP, CISM, CEH, Security+
• Experience with DevSecOps practices and security automation
• Background in penetration testing or offensive security
• Experience with security orchestration and response (SOAR) platforms
• Previous experience in customer‑facing or consulting roles

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, OR
• Equivalent practical experience in cloud security and engineering roles

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Engineering and Consulting

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting