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 are looking for a Security Operations Analyst to help deliver a secure-by-design experience for Wiz employees—enabling productivity while safeguarding our company and customers. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in areas such as endpoint security, identity and access management, detection and response, vulnerability management, and SaaS application security.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Security alert triage, resolution and escalation
- Develop and improve existing standard operating procedures, response actions, policies, and guidelines
- Review SaaS security configurations and collaborate with IT to implement improvements
- Conduct access reviews and remediate issues as needed
- Maintain and manage security systems including antivirus/anti-malware, DLP, network protection, and endpoint detection & response tools
- Stay up to date on the latest security threats, trends, and best practices
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- 2+ years of experience in security operations or a related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience using SIEM platforms or data warehouse tools to analyze log data for security events
- Experience with shell commands on POSIX-compliant systems (e.g. Linux, macOS)
- Experience investigating suspicious activity on at least 2 of these 3 operating systems: Windows, macOS, & Linux
- Experience in remote-first, SaaS first-organizations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Experience working in organizations that build and operate SaaS products
- Proficiency in Python or other scripting languages
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the position is based, without the need for visa sponsorship. This role does not offer visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Wiz offers a competitive package of benefits and programs to support you and your family. Below provides a description of our current benefits for employees in the US. Specific benefits may vary by location.
Health & Welfare Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Home Office Setup reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Monthly Connectivity reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Financial Benefits
- Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Life & Accident Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (with employer match)
Time Off
- Flexible paid time off + 11 paid holidays
- Paid leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical and bereavement leave
Compensation
Starting compensation will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's job-related experience, skills and geographic location. Your Talent Partner can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
This role is eligible to participate in Wiz’s equity plan and may also include incentive compensation.
The annual base salary range for this full-time position is listed below.
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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Wiz Denver, Colorado, USA Office
Denver, CO, United States
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