Compliance Engineer - Public Sector

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!

Minimum qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in security engineering, DevOps, and systems engineering, with a proven ability developing processes and writing code to solve security/compliance problems.

• 4+ years of expertise in NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP High baselines, and DoW SRG overlays, with a proven ability to assess risk, reduce risk, and build engineering solutions that enable compliance.

• Deep understanding of the differences between FR 20x and CR26 ruleset for Rev5 authorizations and the impacts these rule changes have on Cloud Service Providers (CSPs).

• Experience working in a cloud-native environment with DevSecOps technologies, specifically including CI/CD, Containers, and Kubernetes.

• Strong proficiency in scripting and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), with specific requirements for Shell Scripting, Python, Terraform or OpenTofu, and Preferred AI Harness (Claude Code, OpenAI Codex).

• Experience with cloud platforms in government spaces.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with AWS GovCloud.

• Experience in Azure Government, Google Cloud for Government (Assured Workloads), or equivalent and associated security services.

• Experience with DevSecOps technologies including Microservices, GitOps, and Observability / Logging / SIEM / Platforms.

• Experience with Packer, other Configuration as Code tools, and Policy as Code tools.

• Experience automating compliance validation using cloud-native tools.

About the job

The Public Sector Compliance Operations Team aims to accelerate Wiz’s growth by developing a comprehensive strategy, in tight partnership with all other organizations, to drive customer value and adoption. As we continue to grow at an incredible speed, we work to ensure each sales team member is set up for success at every phase. We take both a bird’s eye view and dive into the weeds to solve problems as a team to drive employee success and revenue.

We are seeking an experienced Compliance Engineer to serve as the strategic technical lead for Wiz’s FedRAMP CR26 initiative. You will define the long-term technical roadmap by architecting comprehensive compliance-as-code solutions, utilizing both Wiz's native features and custom-developed automations outside the platform to efficiently address CR26 Class D rule changes. This individual contributor role bridges complex regulatory requirements with scalable engineering practices, ensuring our cloud services meet stringent federal and defense standards while maintaining high availability, security, and audit-readiness.

You will be asked to quickly learn the challenges of the business and find ways to simplify processes within our compliance operations to increase productivity and efficiency. More importantly, the role requires a personality that promotes collaboration and unity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical roadmap for FedRAMP Continuous Monitoring, moving from manual reporting to an automated, real-time telemetry model.

• Architect compliance outcomes by translating NIST 800-53 Rev. 5 and FedRAMP CR26 rulesets into scalable engineering and product solutions.

• Engineer evidence generation frameworks, significantly reducing manual effort required for 3PAO assessments and automating compliance validation for control implementation verification.

• Conduct technical risk assessments, root-cause analysis on compliance findings, and provide guidance for implementation of compensating controls or hardening measures in cloud environments.

• Own the technical compliance documentation lifecycle, including Security Decision Records (SDRs).

• Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, product, engineering, devops, architecture, security, and federal customer teams to scope technical compliance verification and validation requirements for new features and services.

• Mentor others on FedRAMP/DoW compliance best practices and contribute to internal training programs.

 

Candidates must meet EAR part 772 and ITAR 120.15 definition of a U.S. person (Any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence (green card holder); or any individual who is granted status as a “protected person”) and that they reside in the contiguous United States.

 

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$174,000—$238,000 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. 

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