Threat Detection Researcher (Cloud)

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Tel Aviv
In-Office
6-6 Annually
Senior level
Cloud • Security • Cybersecurity
At Wiz we’re helping customers prevent attacks aimed at stealing data from cloud infrastructure.
The Role
As a Threat Detection Researcher, you will design behavioral baselines, develop detections, investigate attacks in cloud environments, and analyze threats.
Summary Generated by Built In

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 45% 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. 

SUMMARY

We're looking for a Threat Detection Researcher to join the Threat Research team and spread the power of Wiz. In this role, you will further develop the Cloud-native Threat Detection domain.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Design behavioral baselines for complex cloud environments using diverse signals, and develop high-fidelity detections based on those baselines.
  • Expand Wiz's detection engine with novel and high-impact telemetry sources, pushing the boundaries of what can be detected in modern cloud environments.
  • Conduct deep technical research into complex cloud services to uncover novel attack vectors.
  • Investigate real-world attacks across cloud environments, identity providers (IDPs), and infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) platforms.
  • Hunt and analyze emerging threats and active campaigns targeting cloud ecosystems.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

  • 6+ years of hands-on experience in security or threat research, with a proven track record of driving investigations to actionable, real-world impact.
  • Strong self-motivation and ability to independently drive complex research projects from concept to delivery.
  • Clear and effective communicator with excellent collaboration skills, comfortable working across teams and disciplines.

ADVANTAGE

  • Experience conducting data-driven research and working with large-scale telemetry.
  • Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure), Kubernetes, and modern cloud-native architectures.
  • Background in incident response, red teaming, or threat hunting.
  • Hands-on experience building and shipping security detections as part of a product.
  • Proficiency in Python, Go, and query languages (e.g., KQL, SQL).

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Wiz will process your personal data in accordance with Wiz's Privacy Policy and that you consent to the retention of your application for consideration for future opportunities at Wiz.

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.

Top Skills

AWS
Azure
GCP
Go
Kql
Kubernetes
Python
SQL
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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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