Technical Account Manager, SLED

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Hiring Remotely in USA
Remote
130K-151K Annually
Mid level
Cloud • Security • Cybersecurity
At Wiz we’re helping customers prevent attacks aimed at stealing data from cloud infrastructure.
The Role
Serve as the technical advisor and primary liaison for State, Local, and Education customers using the Wiz cloud-security platform. Guide deployment, configuration, onboarding, operationalization, security hardening, and adoption across complex cloud environments. Develop measurable success plans, resolve architectural and operational challenges, and coordinate with Product, Sales, Engineering, and Support. Build relationships with CISOs, Authorizing Officials, executives, and technical practitioners while aligning platform usage with security, compliance, and mission objectives.
Summary Generated by Built In

Come join the organization that is redefining security for the AI era. As one of the fastest-growing startups ever, we enable teams to secure cloud and AI applications by connecting code, cloud, and runtime into a single shared context. Trusted by security teams all over the world, we have a proven track record of success and a culture that values world-class talent. Not to mention, we're now powered by Google, meaning we offer our customers an AI-powered platform that harnesses Google’s Threat Intelligence and Security Operations to better detect, prevent, and respond to threats across all environments, allowing for further innovation.

Our Wizards from all over the globe work together to protect the infrastructure of our customers, including over 65% of the Fortune 100, who trust us to scan and secure over 230 billion files daily. We’re honored to be a leading player in a massive and growing market, and we continue to look for exceptional Wizards who are eager to make a significant impact on our team. At Wiz, you’ll have the freedom to think creatively, dream big, and use your full range of skills to contribute to our momentous growth. Come join our team and help us create secure cloud environments that allow even the best companies to move faster, all while having some fun!

Technical Account Manager, SLEDMinimum qualifications
  • B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a similar field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 4+ years of experience in technical customer-facing roles supporting cloud or cloud-security products (such as Technical Account Manager, Professional Services, or Solutions Engineer).
  • 4+ years of experience working in or supporting State, Local, or Education (SLED) organizations.
  • Experience delivering cloud solutions across at least one major CSP (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI), and direct experience with their government-specific offerings (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, and GCP Assured Workloads).
  • Practical experience navigating the Government authorization processes such as FedRAMP or GovRAMP and guiding customers through rigorous security and hardening requirements (such as NIST 800-53 and NIST 800-171).
  • Practical experience deploying and operationalizing containerization technologies (such as Docker or Kubernetes) and addressing corresponding security considerations.
  • Practical experience deploying and operationalizing DevOps technologies (such as CI/CD, Version Control Systems, or Infrastructure as Code) and managing their security implications.
  • Experience with Linux and Windows operating system security concepts and technical troubleshooting.
Preferred qualifications
  • CSP certifications (such as Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional).
  • Security certifications (such as CISSP or CCSP) and experience helping organizations address complex cloud-security challenges.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, from technical practitioners to Senior Executive Service (SES) members, Military Officers, and Agency CISOs.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve highly complex technical issues, driving resolution across intricate and often ambiguous internal and external structures.
About the job

As a Technical Account Manager, SLED you’ll be responsible for planning and executing strategies that drive customer adoption and use of the Wiz platform across State and Local agencies, and Universities.

Your cloud and security industry expertise will allow you to provide impactful guidance to customers throughout their Wiz onboarding and operationalization journey. You will serve as the bridge between customers and the broader Wiz team – you'll streamline collaboration between Product Management, Sales, Engineering, and Support to deliver a cohesive customer experience for government organizations with the most stringent security requirements.

Strong technical expertise and customer-facing skills will be essential in addressing the needs of our customers. Your understanding of how large organizations leverage cloud, security, and SaaS technologies will allow you to empathize with customer personas and drive effective conversations with customer personas at all levels. 

Responsibilities
  • Serve as a trusted technical advisor and Wiz platform expert throughout your customers’ journey, confidently guiding them through deployment, configuration, and operationalization using federal cloud-security best practices.
  • Serve as the primary technical liaison for your customers, driving the resolution of highly complex architectural and operational challenges across intricate federal cloud environments.
  • Act proactively by leading the customer on a journey to full adoption and value, and promoting excellence in addressing Cloud, Code, and Runtime security risk.
  • Help customers develop success plans with measurable goals throughout the Wiz lifecycle that align with their organizational security, compliance, and mission objectives.
  • Navigate complex federal organizational structures, building and cultivating relationships with key contacts—from State/Local CISOs and Authorizing Officials (AOs) to technical practitioners—to drive forward key Wiz objectives.

Compensation + Benefits 

Compensation for this full-time position includes base salary + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is listed below.

US Base Pay Range
$130,400$151,200 USD

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the position is based, without the need for visa sponsorship. This role does not offer visa sponsorship.

Wiz is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Wiz will process your personal data in accordance with Wiz's Privacy Policy.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a similar field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 4+ years of experience in technical customer-facing roles supporting cloud or cloud-security products
  • 4+ years of experience working in or supporting State, Local, or Education organizations
  • Experience delivering cloud solutions across at least one major cloud service provider, including government-specific offerings
  • Practical experience navigating FedRAMP or GovRAMP authorization processes
  • Experience guiding customers through NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, and related security hardening requirements
  • Practical experience deploying and operationalizing Docker or Kubernetes
  • Practical experience deploying and operationalizing DevOps technologies, including CI/CD, version control, or Infrastructure as Code
  • Experience with Linux and Windows security concepts and technical troubleshooting
  • Cloud service provider certification, such as Certified Solutions Architect Professional or Certified DevOps Engineer Professional
  • Security certification, such as CISSP or CCSP
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including stakeholder engagement from technical practitioners through senior executives and agency CISOs
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to resolve complex technical issues across ambiguous internal and external structures

Wiz Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Wiz and has not been reviewed or approved by Wiz.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Pay bands for remote roles are described as mid–six figures, with additional compensation such as bonuses, commissions, and profit sharing also referenced. Compensation for senior and revenue-linked roles is portrayed as substantial relative to typical tech benchmarks.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is described as robust, spanning medical, dental, vision, life, disability, mental health benefits, and access to flexible spending accounts. The breadth of coverage indicates a comprehensive baseline benefits offering.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off policies are framed as flexible, including an unlimited/flexible PTO approach alongside paid holidays and sick time. Flexibility is reinforced by remote programs and a home-office stipend as part of the broader rewards package.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
700 Employees
Year Founded: 2020

What We Do

Every day there’s another cyber-attack on the news. Hackers stole twenty million credit card numbers from a retailer, or they shut down an oil pipeline, or crippled a hospital. These attacks are more than just disruptive; they’re big business for organized crime and rogue states. Wiz is here to prevent them from happening where companies and governments build applications today -- in the cloud. From Barclays to Home Depot, Wiz helps the biggest organizations in the world protect their Amazon, Microsoft, and Google cloud environments. We have only been selling the product for six months, and so far, 10% of the Fortune 500 already use Wiz. But this is just the beginning. Come join the fastest growing enterprise software company in history in one of the fastest growing industries -- the cloud -- and help us make cloud a safe place where creativity and innovative ideas can flourish.

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