Event Security Specialist

Come join the company that is reinventing cloud security and empowering businesses to thrive in the cloud. As the fastest-growing startup ever, 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 track record of success and a culture that values world-class talent.

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.

SUMMARY

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.

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.

Please note: This position will be based in NYC and will report into our NYC office 1-2 days per week.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Own end-to-end event security programming, including risk assessments, security planning, execution, and post-event reviews.
  • Conduct threat/vulnerability assessments for events, venues, travel routes, and surrounding environments, incorporating factors such as civil unrest, crime, geopolitical and reputational risks.
  • Develop and maintain event-specific security plans, including access control, credentialing, executive protection coordination, emergency response, medical contingencies, and evacuation procedures.
  • 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.
  • Coordinate and manage contract security vendors, including scope definition, staffing models, post orders, performance oversight, and budget tracking.
  • Establish and maintain standard operating procedures, templates, and playbooks to scale event security globally and ensure consistency across regions.
  • Monitor events in real-time both in-person and remotely, respond to incidents as needed, and produce after-action reports with clear findings and recommendations.
  • Track and report on event security metrics, trends, and program maturity to inform leadership decisions.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

  • 5+ years of experience in event security, corporate security, protective services, or a related security role.
  • Demonstrated experience planning and executing security for medium to large-scale events, including conferences, executive offsites, and public-facing gatherings in a range of geographic locations.
  • Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies, crowd dynamics, access control, and incident response.
  • Experience managing and evaluating contract security providers.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to brief stakeholders at varying levels of seniority.
  • Proven ability to operate independently and in team environments, with the ability to manage multiple events concurrently, and remain calm under pressure.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
  • Familiarity with global travel risk, geopolitical risk, or intelligence-driven security planning.

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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