Public Sector Architect

Summary

Join Wiz, a rapidly growing cloud security company, as a Public Sector Architect. Help build and mature the Wiz Public Sector program, acting as a trusted advisor for cloud security across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Perform architecture reviews, create detailed diagrams aligning with FedRAMP requirements, and test new features. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address security concerns and improve systems. Contribute to System Security Plans and stay updated on FedRAMP, DISA, and NIST guidelines. This role requires significant experience in federal cloud architecture and security, along with expertise in cloud-native services and compliance frameworks.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Home Office Setup reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Monthly Connectivity reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (with employer match)
• Flexible paid time off + 11 paid holidays
• Paid leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical and bereavement leave