Wiz Cloud Security Expert

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.

Company Overview

Please visit https://wattlecore.com.au for more information