Corporate Security Engineer

Summary

Join Wiz, a rapidly growing cloud security company, as a Senior Security Analyst. You will be responsible for assessing and improving the security configuration and risk posture of our SaaS applications. This role involves close collaboration with IT, Security, and Business teams to ensure compliance and best practices. The ideal candidate possesses strong expertise in cloud-based SaaS environments, security frameworks, and risk assessment methodologies. You will evaluate security configurations, implement monitoring processes, assist in compliance audits, and work with stakeholders to integrate security controls. This position requires strong problem-solving skills and experience working with remote, globally distributed teams. You will contribute to Wiz's internal security strategy and help us create secure cloud environments.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the following areas: Identity, authentication, and access management
• 5+ years of experience in the following areas: SaaS Application Integration and configuration management
• 5+ years of experience in the following areas: Performing security and configuration assessments
• 5+ years of experience in the following areas: Working knowledge of compliance standards and risk mitigation
• 5+ years of experience in the following areas: Experience securing key enterprise systems, including e-mail and communications, developer tools, customer relationship management, and back-office functions
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Experience working with remote, globally distributed teams
• Demonstrated proficiency in working with cross-functional teams, including IT, Security, GRC and other business owners

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the security configuration, access controls, and risk posture of SaaS applications used across the organization
• Secure single-sign on platforms and enforce strong access controls across SaaS and in-house systems
• Implement and maintain continuous monitoring processes to detect misconfigurations, access anomalies, and potential security threats
• Assist in compliance audits and security certifications by providing necessary documentation and technical insights
• Work with IT and business stakeholders to integrate security controls into SaaS procurement and governance processes
• Stay up to date with emerging SaaS security threats, trends, and regulatory changes to enhance the security posture of the organization
• Conduct security assessments, gap analyses, and risk evaluations for new and existing SaaS applications
• Monitor third-party risk exposure, reviewing vendor security practices, data protection measures, and incident response plans
• Establish and document security requirements and best practices for SaaS onboarding, configuration, and lifecycle management
• Work to automate processes to streamline and work more efficiently as we continue to grow
• Collaborate and build relationships with multiple teams throughout the organization, including IT, software engineering, and DevOps
• Influence Wiz's internal security strategy, to develop and execute security initiatives to meet our objectives, and to define the criteria and measurements that we use to assess our progress

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field and / or candidates with equivalent job experience in lieu of a degree
• Proven experience in SaaS application integration and secure configuration management
• Experience working in organizations that develop software and / or operate managed infrastructure and technology services for their own customers
• Experience working in organizations that develop and operate Software as a Service
• Basic scripting skills in Python, PowerShell or Bash
• Information Security and Cloud-Relevant certifications are preferred

Benefits

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