Mid-Level Cloud Security Engineer; Wiz Security Platform - Secret Cleared, On-Site

Mid-Level Cloud Security Engineer (Wiz Security Platform) – Secret Cleared, On‑Site

Stories of Tomorrow is seeking a highly skilled Mid‑Level Cloud Security Engineer with hands‑on experience using the Wiz Cloud Security Platform. This engineer will be responsible for onboarding systems into Wiz, managing cloud security posture, developing automated workflows, and supporting security operations across multi‑cloud environments.

Employment Type: Full Time – Exempt
Schedule: 8‑hour workday;
Monday‑Friday, Core hours 9AM‑3PM Eastern Time
Location: Washington D.C. (20006)
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen
Education: BA/BS or higher preferred
Clearance: Active DoD Secret or higher
Language: Fluent written and spoken English
Industry: Federal Government Contracting

• Onboard new cloud resources and applications into the Wiz platform.
• Manage, configure, and optimize Wiz Cloud, Wiz Defend, and Wiz Code modules.
• Maintain connectors, API integrations, and service accounts for multi‑cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Interpret and triage Wiz findings, misconfigurations, toxic combinations, and vulnerability exposures.
• Develop and maintain security policies, rules, and automation playbooks within Wiz.
• Implement and maintain cloud security controls aligned with NIST 800‑53, RMF, and DoD/DoS requirements.
• Support vulnerability management, continuous monitoring, and threat remediation activities.
• Conduct architecture reviews, risk assessments, and secure configuration evaluations.
• Collaborate with Dev Ops teams on secure SDLC, CI/CD hardening, and IaC (Terraform/Cloud Formation) security.
• Configure and maintain Wiz integrations with tools such as Service Now, Splunk, MS Teams, Okta, Git Lab, Qualys, Tenable, and others.
• Support SSO configuration with Okta as Identity Provider.
• Develop custom API‑based workflows and webhook automations for real‑time alerting and reporting.
• Produce clear written documentation, including SOPs, onboarding guides, and security reports.
• Communicate complex technical issues to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Coordinate with ISSO/ISSM teams and support ATO/continuous monitoring documentation requirements.

• U.S. Citizen with an active Secret (or higher) security clearance.
• 2–3 years of experience in cloud security, security engineering, or Dev Sec Ops .
• Experience with RMF, NIST 800‑53, and federal security compliance frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of AWS, Azure, GCP cloud architectures and security controls.
• Experience with API integrations, service accounts, and cloud‑native security tools.
• Proficiency in IaC, scripting (Python/Power Shell), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.

• Hands‑on experience with the Wiz platform (Cloud, Defend, Code modules).
• Wiz Certification (Wiz Certified Cloud Security Practitioner or equivalent).
• Security‑related certifications such as SEC+, CCSP, AWS/Azure Security, CISSP.
• Experience with SIEM/SOAR platforms (Splunk, Sentinel), vulnerability scanners (Qualys, Tenable).

On‑site, Monday‑Friday, Washington D.C. Collaboration with Cloud Engineering, ISSO, and Cybersecurity Operations teams. Opportunity to work on advanced cloud security programs within a federal environment.