Wiz Implementation Engineer

We are a trusted Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We are experiencing tremendous growth, with $566 million in revenue in FY21, representing 12.9% year-over-year growth. Along with that growth, we onboarded over 3,000 new employees in the past year, bringing our total employee count to over 15,000 people located in 18 countries across the globe. At Persistent, our values are more than a list of ideals to improve our corporate image. We’re dedicated to building an inclusive culture that reflects what’s important to our employees and is based on what they value. As a result, 95% of our employees approve of the CEO and 83% recommend working at Persistent to a friend. About Position: We are looking for a Wiz Implementation Engineer (Automation) will be responsible for deploying, integrating, and automating Wiz CNAPP capabilities across cloud, Kubernetes, and container environments. The role focuses on enabling security visibility (containers, registries, CI/CD pipelines) and building automation for onboarding, validation, and reporting, ensuring scalable and consistent deployment aligned with program objectives. About Position: Role: Wiz Implementation Engineer Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid) (Hybrid) Hire Type: contract What You'll Do: The Wiz Implementation Engineer (Automation) will be responsible for deploying, integrating, and automating Wiz CNAPP capabilities across cloud, Kubernetes, and container environments. The role focuses on enabling security visibility (containers, registries, CI/CD pipelines) and building automation for onboarding, validation, and reporting, ensuring scalable and consistent deployment aligned with program objectives Expertise You'll Bring: Core Skills • Strong Python scripting: • REST API integration • JSON/data processing • Experience with automation and scripting for cloud/security workflows Cloud & Security • Hands-on experience with: • Wiz / Prisma / CNAPP tools • Strong understanding of: • Cloud security (IAM, vulnerabilities, misconfigurations) • Container security concepts Kubernetes & Containers • Working knowledge of: • Kubernetes (pods, namespaces, RBAC) • Docker and container lifecycle • Experience onboarding Kubernetes into security platforms CI/CD & DevOps • Experience integrating tools into: • CI/CD pipelines • Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and pipeline-based deployments Preferred • Exposure to multi-cloud environments • Experience in enterprise-scale security rollout programs • Experience in regulated environments Experience Required • 5–8 years in Cloud Security / DevSecOps / Platform Engineering • Hands-on experience with: • CNAPP tools (Wiz preferred) Python automation Key Responsibilities 1. Wiz Deployment & Integration • Configure and onboard Wiz across: • Cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP) • Kubernetes clusters and workloads • Container registries (GAR, ACR, JFrog or equivalent) • Enable scanning for: • Vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and IAM risks • Validate onboarding completeness and asset visibility 1. Kubernetes & Container Security Enablement • Onboard clusters, namespaces, and workloads into Wiz • Enable: • Container image scanning • Runtime security visibility • Validate coverage and consistency of security findings 1. Registry & Cloud Security Configuration • Implement registry scanning and connectivity setup • Troubleshoot onboarding and scanning issues • Ensure accurate ingestion of security findings across environments 1. CI/CD Integration (Wiz CLI) • Integrate Wiz CLI into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/GitHub Actions/GitLab CI) • Enable: • Automated vulnerability scanning • Policy enforcement during builds and deployments • Validate pipeline scan execution and outputs 1. Python Automation & Tooling • Develop automation scripts for: • Wiz API integrations (scan data, assets, findings) • Onboarding validation and monitoring • Coverage and scan reporting • Automate: • Scan result extraction and processing • Validation of registry, cluster, and pipeline scans • Build reusable utilities for: • Coverage tracking across environments • Reporting and dashboards 1. Monitoring & Validation • Validate: • Scan outputs across cloud, containers, and registries • Consistency of risk findings across environments • Generate deployment and coverage reports Support troubleshooting and issue resolution Benefits: • Competitive salary and benefits package • Culture focused on talent development with quarterly promotion cycles and company-sponsored higher education and certifications • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies • Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and ‘Long Service’ awards • Annual health check-ups as well as insurance: • Group term life insurance • Personal accident insurance • Mediclaim hospitalization insurance for self, spouse, two children, and parents Why Persistent is an employer of choice • Technology Innovation: culture of innovation using cutting-edge technology to bring value to clients. • Growth and Career Progression: learning opportunities for growth, including quarterly promotion cycles. • One Persistent Culture: global outlook with diversity and inclusion at its core. Mental and Physical Wellness: employee health and mindfulness programs