Security Engineer - Wiz

Role Overview

You’ll work as a Container Security Engineer helping migrate and operationalize a Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP), including AquaSec, in multi-cloud environments. The role focuses on implementing container security controls, Kubernetes security, and automating security best practices using cloud-native tooling on Google Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Implement and secure industry-leading container technologies and security tooling during CWPP migration.
• Assist with migration, customization, and operationalization of AquaSec to meet security team requirements.
• Develop container security solutions using specialized knowledge of container security and orchestration.
• Protect data across clouds and platforms.
• Employ automation and security best practices in Google Kubernetes.
• Coordinate with architecture, developers, and DevOps to select the right tools and techniques.
• Partner with stakeholders and the cloud security team to deliver appropriate technical solutions.
• Draft security playbooks and support operational security readiness.

Requirements

• Experience with containers, orchestration, and managed Kubernetes services such as Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
• Experience designing, implementing, and operating container security solutions.
• Experience securing and managing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions / Workflows.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) experience, including Terraform and Ansible; coding IaC to operationalize controls via APIs.
• Experience with CWPP tools (AquaSec, Prisma Cloud, Wiz, or similar).
• Scripting/automation experience: Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Configuration automation tools: Ansible, SaltStack, or Puppet.
• Solid cybersecurity concepts: threats, vulnerabilities, security operations, encryption, boundary defense, auditing, authentication, and supply chain risk management.
• Knowledge of secure configuration guidelines such as DoD STIGs and CIS benchmarks.
• Familiarity with NIST guidelines for container security.
• Ability to draft security playbooks.

Nice to Have / Additional

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Self-starter mindset.

Contract & Location

• Fully remote (Remote, OR).
• Contract position.
• Pay range: $75.00–$80.00/hr.