Wiz Cloud Security Expert

East Melbourne, Victoria 3002, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • 5+ years in Cloud Security Engineering or Cloud Security Operations.
  • 2+ years hands-on with Wiz Security Platform (implementation, onboarding, optimization).
  • Experience with Wiz CSPM/vulnerability/compliance and controls aligned to CIS, NIST, PCI-DSS, APRA CPS 234.

Role Type

Contract • Full-time • Mid-level Senior

Description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Wiz Cloud Security Expert to support a large-scale cloud security and governance program for a leading banking client. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with the Wiz Cloud Security Platform, cloud security architecture, vulnerability management, compliance monitoring, and security posture management across multi-cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead implementation, onboarding, and optimization of the Wiz Cloud Security Platform.
  • Configure and manage cloud security posture management (CSPM), vulnerability management, and compliance frameworks within Wiz.
  • Integrate Wiz with AWS, Azure, and GCP cloud environments.
  • Monitor and remediate cloud security risks, misconfigurations, and vulnerabilities.
  • Develop security dashboards, reports, and executive-level metrics.
  • Collaborate with Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Security Operations, and Risk teams.
  • Design and implement cloud security controls aligned with banking regulatory requirements.
  • Support cloud security assessments, audits, and compliance activities.
  • Implement automation for security monitoring and remediation workflows.
  • Provide technical guidance and best practices on cloud security architecture and governance.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years of experience in Cloud Security Engineering or Cloud Security Operations.
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience with Wiz Security Platform.
  • Strong experience with: AWS, Azure, and/or GCPCloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)Vulnerability ManagementIAM and Identity SecurityContainer and Kubernetes SecuritySecurity Compliance Frameworks (CIS, NIST, PCI-DSS, APRA CPS 234)
  • Experience in integrating Wiz with SIEM, SOAR, and ticketing platforms.
  • Strong understanding of cloud-native security services.
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates).
  • Scripting and automation skills using Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience working in banking or financial services environments.
  • Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD security.
  • Relevant certifications: Wiz Certified Practitioner (preferred)AWS Security SpecialtyAzure Security Engineer AssociateCISSP, CCSP, or CISM

Key Deliverables

  • Successful onboarding and optimization of cloud workloads into Wiz.
  • Improved cloud security posture and vulnerability remediation processes.
  • Compliance and risk reporting aligned with banking requirements.
  • Security automation and operational excellence across cloud environments.