Senior Solutions Engineer (UK/I)

As a Senior Solutions Engineer at Wiz, your responsibilities will involve partnering with sales teams to provide technical leadership, delivering impactful demonstrations and presentations, and assisting customers in planning and executing proof-of-value tests for our cloud security solutions. You'll also have the chance to represent Wiz at industry events and continuously expand your technical skills.

To succeed as a Senior Solutions Engineer at Wiz, candidates should have experience in a technical sales role, specifically delivering cloud security solutions to enterprise-level customers. Familiarity with AWS, Azure, and GCP, along with network engineering experience and strong knowledge of operating systems is essential. Additionally, a proactive approach to learning and adapting to new technologies is highly valued.

At Wiz, we foster a collaborative and innovative remote work environment, particularly for our UK-based team members. You’ll be surrounded by talented Wizards from diverse backgrounds, all passionate about cloud security and eager to help each other thrive. We value creativity and encourage the freedom to think outside of the box.

Important technical skills for a Senior Solutions Engineer at Wiz include hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP, a solid understanding of network engineering, and experience with risk-based security assessments. Additionally, knowledge of Infrastructure as Code and the CI/CD process can be beneficial for this role.

Yes, Wiz is committed to cultivating talent and providing clear paths for career advancement. As a Senior Solutions Engineer, you will have opportunities to expand your expertise, take on leadership roles, and contribute to high-impact projects in a rapidly growing field of cloud security.

When discussing your experience with cloud security, focus on specific projects or implementations where you addressed security challenges using AWS, Azure, or GCP. Highlight your understanding of the security features these platforms offer, and share metrics or outcomes that demonstrate your impact.

Outline a structured approach to conducting proof-of-value demonstrations, emphasizing your ability to understand client needs and tailor sessions accordingly. Discuss how you gather insights, plan test scenarios, and use outcomes to illustrate the product's benefits effectively.

Explain how threat modeling helps identify vulnerabilities and ensure robust security measures are in place. Offer examples of how you’ve applied threat modeling in past roles, and describe how it contributes to proactive security management.

Articulate your strategies for staying current, such as following industry blogs, attending conferences, and participating in professional forums. Mention any specific sources you find valuable and how you implement new knowledge in your work.

When describing a technical challenge, use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to frame your answer. Share the context, the steps you took to address the challenge, and the positive outcomes that resulted from your efforts.

Discuss your approach to addressing customer objections, focusing on active listening and empathetic communication. Share an example where you effectively turned an objection into an opportunity to showcase how Wiz’s solutions can meet the client’s needs.

Share specific examples of how you've worked alongside sales teams in technical sales roles. Highlight your ability to bridge the gap between technical details and customer needs, ensuring that the sales team is equipped to win deals.

Express your passion for the evolving field of cloud security, discussing how it impacts businesses and the technological advancements that excite you. Reflect on how your enthusiasm for this industry drives your work and development.

Provide a thorough explanation of IaC, emphasizing its importance in automating infrastructure deployment, enhancing consistency, and facilitating collaboration. Use real-world examples where you have applied IaC in projects to demonstrate your expertise.

Outline a systematic approach to assessing a cloud environment's security posture, including reviewing configurations, identifying vulnerabilities, and evaluating compliance with security best practices. Illustrate this process with practical examples from your experience.