Cloud Security Research Engineer, Wiz

Salary not provided

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

GCP

Python

Bash

Linux

Terraform

Azure

Flow

Windows

Powershell

Junior, Mid and Senior level

London

More information about location

Cloud security software for modern cloud protection

Job no longer available

Cloud security software for modern cloud protection

1001+ employees

B2BSecurityEnterpriseSaaSCyber SecurityCloud Computing

Job no longer available

Salary not provided

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

GCP

Python

Bash

Linux

Terraform

Azure

Flow

Windows

Powershell

Junior, Mid and Senior level

London

More information about location

1001+ employees

B2BSecurityEnterpriseSaaSCyber SecurityCloud Computing

Company mission

To help organizations create secure cloud and AI environments that accelerate their businesses — across all major clouds.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Advanced proficiency in Python and Go coding
Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and the underlying OS (Linux/Windows internals, Bash, PowerShell)
Solid understanding of the OSI model, networking (VPC peering, Subnets, IAM), and cybersecurity frameworks
Practical experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation) and CI/CD pipelines (CircleCI/GitHub Actions)
A proven ability to look at a cloud service and ask, "How could this be misconfigured or exploited?"
The ability to explain complex technical risks to both engineers and product stakeholders
Self-motivated and capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team
Strong communication skills

What the job involves

We’re looking for a Cloud Security Research Engineer to join the Product team and spread the power of Wiz
In this role, you’ll play a key part in safeguarding our customers’ cloud environments from cyber threats
Your contributions will directly impact customer success and advance the field of cloud security
Research, innovate, and develop cutting-edge detection mechanisms, advanced algorithms, and automated solutions to precisely identify and categorize technologies within complex cloud environments
Conduct deep-dive analysis of CSP APIs (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI) and log payloads (CloudTrail, Flow Logs) to map out potential attack surfaces
Partner with our world-class Research and Backend teams to turn "proof-of-concepts" into scalable, production-ready security scans
Continuously update knowledge and skills to stay abreast of the latest technologies and emerging trends in the industry
Implement customer requests and industry-standard practices to establish Wiz as a market leader in cloud security

Salary benchmarks

Our take

Wiz is a cloud security startup that rapidly made its mark in the cybersecurity world. Launched by a team of former Microsoft Executives, the company made headlines in summer 2022, when it achieved an impressive $180M in annual recurring revenue just two years after its first product went to market, earning itself some major clients, including Salesforce, Slack, BMW, and ASOS along the way.

More recently, Wiz has become the centrepiece of a massive acquisition deal: Google (via its parent Alphabet Inc.) announced a $32B agreement to acquire the company. The deal, which initially faced antitrust review by the US Department of Justice, was completed in early 2026, marking the largest acquisition in Google's history.

This acquisition highlights Wiz's exceptional rise in the cloud security space. And the company's rapid growth, client base, and industry-leading technology have made it one of the most influential cybersecurity startups in recent years. As it transitions into the Google ecosystem, Wiz is ready to scale and shape the future of cloud security on a global scale.

Steph

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

Glassdoor (4.8)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)

May 2024

$1bn

SERIES E

Feb 2023

$300m

SERIES D

Total funding: $1.9bn

Company HQ

Chelsea, New York, NY

Leadership

Assaf Rappaport

(Co-Founder & CEO)

Previously co-founded and was CEO of security SaaS Adallom (acquired by Microsoft in 2015). Subsequently spent four years at Microsoft as a General Manager, first of Cloud Security, then R&D Israel.

Ami Luttwak

(Co-Founder & CTO)

Previously the co-founding CTO of Adallom, next joining Microsoft as CTO of the Cloud Security Group, before becoming CTO of R&D Israel.

Yinon Costica

(Co-Founder & VP of Product)

Previously spent 4 years at Microsoft, joining as a Principal Program Manager of Cloud Security before moving into the role of Partner Director of Product Management and Cloud Security.

Roy Reznik

(Co-Founder & VP of R&D)

Alongside Wiz, Roy is also the co-founder and Master Distiller at Kataro Distillery. Before this, they worked as Principal R&D Group Manager for Microsoft, joining the company from Adallom whom they co-founded.

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