Cyber Threat Intel Analyst

Wiz, Inc.•Washington, DC

2d•$160,000 - $220,000

About The Position

Wiz is looking for a Cyber Threat Analyst to join the Threat Research team and spread the power of Wiz. In this role, you will track, analyze and report on the most advanced threats targeting cloud environments. 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!

Requirements

3+ years of experience in security or threat research, with a proven track record of producing detailed and novel analysis and reporting.
Ability to bring together multiple independent data sources to develop a comprehensive picture of a campaign.
Basic to intermediate technical analysis skills such as infrastructure analysis, malware analysis or cloud log analysis.
Excellent analytic judgement and familiarity with attribution and making complex, evidence based assessments.
Ability to write quickly and clearly about technical topics.
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.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity working with large-scale telemetry, especially infrastructure hunting and pivoting through query languages and scripting.
Knowledge of the major cloud and identity providers (AWS, GCP, Azure), Kubernetes, and modern cloud-native architectures.
Experience writing finished intelligence reports for multiple audiences.
Track record of public communication of novel and newsworthy findings.

Responsibilities

Synthesize data from a wide range of internal and external sources do help develop a comprehensive picture of the threats affecting cloud, AI and developers.
Analyze and track the state-backed and financially motivated attackers that target cloud ecosystems.
Communicate novel findings and in depth analyses of cyber threat activity to multiple audiences and in multiple formats.
Leverage open and closed data to track the infrastructure and malware used by advanced actors.
Investigate and attribute incidents, campaigns and actors to understand who is targeting customers and what motivates them.