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Incident Responder

Wiz, Inc.London🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 20 Aug 2026

Why this role stands out

Step into a pivotal role at a hyper-growth, industry-leading cybersecurity company, where you'll directly contribute to securing cloud and AI applications for global enterprises. This opportunity is perfect for experienced incident responders with deep cloud security and OS internals knowledge who are eager to innovate and thrive in a dynamic, talent-focused environment. Join a team that's redefining security and make a significant impact while experiencing unparalleled career advancement.

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior

Work modeHybrid

LocationLondon, United Kingdom

Posted2 months ago

GCPAWSAzureHTTPSKubernetesLinux

Job description

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 cybersecurity, cyber-incident response, and threat hunting.
Experience with cloud security, including cloud services, Kubernetes, cloud architecture, and major cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure).
In-depth knowledge of OS internals for both Windows and Linux.
Experience with scripting languages and querying languages.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Preferred Qualifications

Strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
Passion to solve any problem and to thrive as an independent and innovative Incident Responder.

About the job
Wiz is looking for an experienced Incident Responder to join our IR team. The team will support customers in responding to cloud incidents and proactively hunt for undetected threats. We are seeking an adventurous Incident Responder with a strong cloud security foundation who is adaptable, innovative, and eager to collaborate in building something impactful from the ground up!
Responsibilities

Investigate real-world cyber-attacks on customers’ cloud environments and cloud workloads, understanding their root causes and the full scope of compromise, leveraging the Wiz platform.
Perform proactive threat hunting to identify undetected cyber-attacks and cloud threats within customer environments.
Collaborate with customer teams during engagements to effectively respond to threats.
Develop and deliver professional engagement reports, including high-level summaries and deep dives into technical findings.
Develop and document incident response methodologies, best practices, and standard operating procedures tailored to cloud environments and cloud workloads.
Collaborate with the threat research and engineering groups to refine and enhance incident response detections, tools, and features, based on real-world investigation experiences.

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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