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Cloud Security Research Engineer

United Kingdom, London · Job Posted January 05, 2026
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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 20 countries work together to protect the infrastructure of our hundreds of customers, including over 50% 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. 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.

Job Responsibility

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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
  • Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the position is based, without the need for visa sponsorship
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