Advanced Delivery Architect, Japan
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!
Summary
As a Senior Advanced Delivery Architect (ADA) within Wiz’s Advanced Services organization, you will be at the center of helping customers tackle the big-rock technical challenges that block them from getting full value out of the Wiz platform. You will deliver strategic engagements that guide customers through onboarding, deployment, customizations, and adoption, while advising on people, process, and technology adjustments required to achieve their desired cloud security outcomes.
You will serve as a trusted advisor to customers, bringing both technical expertise and consulting skills to drive results. Within Wiz, you’ll contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by experimenting with new delivery techniques, codifying best practices, and sharing knowledge across the immediate and cross-functional teams.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and deliver Wiz Advanced Services engagements as a designated technical expert, driving targeted outcomes that accelerate adoption and ROI.
- Advise customers on cloud security operational best practices and how to secure their cloud deployments.
- Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, helping them make the technical and process decisions aligned with identified business drivers, even when requiring larger organizational transformation.
- Provide clear guidance on how Wiz integrates into a customer’s broader security architecture and lead solutioning exercises to drive end-to-end operational gains.
- Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in two or more of the following areas:
- Migrations & Integration
- Advanced Deployments
- CSPM (Wiz Cloud)
- SDLC (Wiz Code)
- Threat Detection & Response (Wiz Defend)
Partner with strategic GSIs and key partners — assist with their deliveries where required, coach partner consultants on Wiz delivery practices, review partner-led implementations, and serve as escalation backup.
- Identify and communicate technical adoption risks within project delivery, collaborating with Delivery Managers and PMO as needed.
Handle deeper tactical technical requests from the post-sales team.
- Capture and share delivery insights and reusable assets to strengthen our collective practice.
- Maintain up-to-date technical and functional knowledge of Wiz products and services, and adjacent technologies, continuously sharpening your expertise.
- Provide product feedback to Wiz Product teams on feature requests, gaps, or bugs surfaced through customer engagements.
What You’ll Bring
- 8+ years in customer-facing roles (Professional Services, Consulting, Solutions Architecture, or similar).
- 3+ years of experience in one or more of the following:
- Cloud architecture or engineering
- Security architecture or engineering
- Post-sales implementation or service delivery
- Hands-on knowledge of at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP), including experience securing, administering, or architecting workloads.
- Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates, or Helm).
- Expertise with containers and Kubernetes administration or architecture.
- Scripting/automation experience (Python, Bash, Rego, PowerShell, or equivalent).
- Understanding of modern software delivery practices, including SDLC, CI/CD, and DevOps tooling.
- Cloud security expertise across areas such as CSPM, CWPP, CIEM, CNAPP, and vulnerability management.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage with both technical and executive stakeholders.
- Proven consulting skills:
- Managing and balancing customer expectations
- Leading technical outcomes to project completion
- Navigating ambiguity and guiding customers toward best practices
- Organizational and time management skills to succeed in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
- Ability to lead and participate within internal initiatives to drive continuous organizational improvement. Experienced in driving peer-to-peer collaboration to further team development.
Bonus Points
- Experience delivering software or SaaS professional services.
- Experience contributing to the development of reusable delivery methods, toolkits, or best practices.
- Cloud provider associate/expert certifications.
- Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKS, CKAD).
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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