Event Security Specialist

<div class="content-intro"><p class="x_MsoNormal FluidPluginCopy"><span class="ContentPasted0">Come join the company that is reinventing cloud security and empowering businesses to thrive in the cloud. As the <a href="https://www.wiz.io/blog/100m-arr-in-18-months-wiz-becomes-the-fastest-growing-software-company-ever" target="_blank">fastest-growing startup ever,</a> </span><span class="ContentPasted0">Wiz is on a mission to help organizations secure cloud environments that will accelerate their businesses. Trusted by security teams all over the world, we have a proven<span class="ContentPasted0"> </span><a class="ContentPasted0" href="https://www.g2.com/products/wiz-wiz/reviews" target="_blank" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-safelink="true" data-linkindex="1">track record of success</a><span class="ContentPasted0"> </span>and a culture that values world-class talent. </span></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal FluidPluginCopy"><span class="ContentPasted0">Our Wizards from over 20 countries work together to protect the infrastructure of our hundreds of customers, including over 50% of the Fortune 100, who trust us to scan and secure over 230 billion files daily. We’re the leading player in a massive and growing market, but it’s still early enough for you to make a significant impact. At Wiz, you’ll have the freedom to think creatively, dream big, and use your full range of skills to contribute to our record growth. Come join our team and help us create secure cloud environments that allow the best companies to move faster. </span></p></div><p><strong>SUMMARY</strong></p> <p>Events are a cornerstone of how Wiz shows up in the world—bringing together innovation, community, and partnership across strategic, corporate, and field marketing initiatives. As a highly visible extension of our culture and brand, these events require thoughtful planning and close collaboration to execute safely and effectively. The Event Security Specialist will work alongside some of the most creative teams at Wiz, gaining broad exposure across the organization while ensuring our events are secure, well-managed, and aligned with our values. <br><br>This role will serve as the program owner for event security, ensuring the safety of employees, guests, and company assets while enabling seamless event experiences. The ideal candidate is operationally minded, highly organized, and comfortable in cross-collaborative environments with partners such as Events, Senior Leadership, IT, People, Facilities, and external vendors. This role blends strategic planning with tactical execution and will play a key role in scaling a global event security program as Wiz continues to grow.</p> <p>Please note: This position will be based in NYC and will report into our NYC office 1-2 days per week.</p> <p><strong>WHAT YOU’LL DO</strong></p> <ul> <li>Own end-to-end event security programming, including risk assessments, security planning, execution, and post-event reviews. </li> <li>Conduct threat/vulnerability assessments for events, venues, travel routes, and surrounding environments, incorporating factors such as civil unrest, crime, geopolitical and reputational risks.</li> <li>Develop and maintain event-specific security plans, including access control, credentialing, executive protection coordination, emergency response, medical contingencies, and evacuation procedures. </li> <li>Serve as liaison on behalf of Physical Security while partnering with Events and Executive Programs teams, embedding early in planning cycles to ensure security is proactive, proportionate, and aligned with event goals. </li> <li>Coordinate and manage contract security vendors, including scope definition, staffing models, post orders, performance oversight, and budget tracking. </li> <li>Establish and maintain standard operating procedures, templates, and playbooks to scale event security globally and ensure consistency across regions. </li> <li>Monitor events in real-time both in-person and remotely, resp ... (truncated, view full listing at source)