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 40% 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.
Principal Federal Security Analyst
About You
- You have a deep understanding of the complexities of working with federal compliance and security initiatives.
- You love automating a manual process and strive to bring only the most valuable elements to the table.
- You are not satisfied with just delivering on time—you are discerning about protecting federal data and you are obsessed with quality & reliability.
- You have an aptitude for identifying, documenting, and addressing gaps in process performance.
- You are technically astute and can learn software quickly and independently.
- You do not get stuck in analysis paralysis – you never let perfection get in the way of progress.
- You have a clear understanding of the unique characteristics of selling to and supporting federal customers.
- You are self-driven and require little oversight but enjoy building strong relationships.
- You know when to lead and when to execute.
- You can provide evidence that you 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 you reside in the contiguous United States.
Responsibilities:
- Work with Head of Public Sector Operations and PS Architect to determine security strategies that align corporate with PS, always seeking efficiency but choosing security first.
- Owns all elements of DoD building and maintaining continuous monitoring activities including but not limited to monthly continuous monitoring.
- Owns the quality of the POAM and Inventory.
- Owns and ensures all DoD / DISA tools and requirements are utilized and met (think eMass and STIGs)
- Integrates various tools to ensure traceability. Think ticketing, GRC.
- Define and track program metrics and key performance indicators.
- Drive process improvements across multiple teams and functions including reducing the manual efforts through automation.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 10+ working with DoD in some facet
- Bachelor’s degree or commiserate experience.
- 5+ years working in / leading continuous monitoring
- Working knowledge NIST 800-53 and NARA GRS. Knowledge of DISA SRG/STIGs required.
- Experience interacting with both technical and non-technical individuals at all levels.
- Experience operating autonomously and leading large-scale efforts across multiple teams and functions, with stakeholders in different disciplines across time zones.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve results with cross-functional, virtual teams.
- Analytical and problem-solving experience with large-scale programs.
- Strong presentation skills and communication professionally in response to emails, customer responses, auditors, and internal teams.
- Experience and are comfortable interacting at all internal levels within the organization (i.e., from C-level to front-line technical staff).
- Organization and analytical skills and can identify efficiencies and eliminate internal and external obstacles through creative/ adaptive approaches.
- Demonstrated ability to build trust and use influence to drive projects.
- Ability to establish/maintain high level of customer trust and confidence.
- Excellent listening skills and able to bring together multiple perspectives.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
We are focused on candidates located in Denver, New York, Dallas or Washington D.C., but support both remote or hybrid models in these locations.
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.
If your experience is close but doesn’t fulfill all requirements, please apply. Wiz is on a mission to build a special company. To achieve our goal, we are focused on hiring Wizards with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
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. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
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