Principal Solutions Engineer - Application Security

Wiz Wiz · Enterprise · United Kingdom · SE

This Principal Solutions Engineer role focuses on application security and cloud-native security, working with sales, product management, and R&D to provide technical expertise and feedback. The role involves demonstrating the Wiz platform's value, assisting with POCs, and leading thought leadership sessions. It requires a strong technical background in IT, InfoSec, Cloud, and DevOps, with deep knowledge of AppSec, public cloud architecture, and Kubernetes. Proficiency in programming languages like Python or Go, advanced shell scripting, and experience with developer workflows (Git, CI/CD, Terraform) are essential. The ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences is critical.

What you'd actually do

  1. Serve as the company's top field expert in application and cloud-native security and provide technical and business-relevant feedback into Product Management based on field engagements to improve Wiz’s position and value messaging to prospects and clients.
  2. Collaborate with Wiz sales teams on strategic opportunities in demonstrating the business and technical value of the Wiz platform.
  3. Assist SEs and prospects during the POC process with advanced use cases, installation/deployment, and troubleshooting.
  4. Lead regular thought leadership sessions with the field teams sharing insights and approaches derived through customer engagement to improve our effectiveness in messaging and delivering value to prospective clients and existing customers.
  5. Assist in messaging and selling Wiz platform capabilities to prospects and customers.

Skills

Required

  • Core IT, InfoSec, Cloud, and DevOps concepts
  • Public cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Application Security Posture Management (ASPM), SAST, DAST, SCA
  • SBOMs (SPDX/CycloneDX) operational use
  • Python, Go, or Rust
  • Advanced shell scripting
  • Developer workflows (Git, CI/CD, helm, terraform)
  • Kubernetes and containers
  • Presenting complex technical concepts to diverse audiences

Nice to have

  • Fluency in an additional European language

What the JD emphasized

  • Proven skillset and experience with a career path focused on public cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Deep, practical knowledge of the AppSec landscape, including Application Security Posture Management (ASPM), SAST, DAST, SCA, and the operational use of SBOMs (SPDX/CycloneDX) and their practical use cases for vulnerability and license management.
  • Demonstrable proficiency in one or more high-level languages (e.g., Python, Go, Rust) and/or advanced shell scripting.
  • SME level knowledge of Kubernetes and containers with the ability to architect and troubleshoot complex environments.
  • Exceptional ability to present complex technical concepts to a wide range of audiences—from deeply technical developer teams to executive-level (CISO, CTO) stakeholders.
  • Be passionate in regard to continuous self-improvement and learning to maintain technical leadership.