Wiz · 13 hours ago
Event Security Specialist
New York City
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $165K/yr
5+ years expWiz is a fast-growing startup that is reinventing cloud security and empowering businesses to thrive in the cloud. The Event Security Specialist will be responsible for ensuring the safety of employees, guests, and company assets during events, while collaborating with various teams to execute secure and well-managed events. This role involves strategic planning and tactical execution to scale a global event security program as the company continues to grow.
Cloud ComputingCyber SecurityEnterprise SoftwareCloud SecuritySecurity
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Home Office Setup reimbursement
Flexible Spending Accounts
Monthly Connectivity reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
Life & Accident Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (with employer match)
Flexible paid time off + 11 paid holidays
Paid leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical and bereavement leave
Company
Wiz
Wiz is a cloud security platform that facilitates collaboration between security, dev, and DevOps teams.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2BKey Investors
SoftBank Vision FundAndreessen Horowitz,Lightspeed Venture Partners,Thrive CapitalGreenoaks,Index Ventures,Lightspeed Venture Partners
2025-03-18Acquired
2024-11-18Series Unknown
2024-05-07Series E· $1B
Leadership Team
Assaf Rappaport
Co-Founder & CEO
Yinon Costica
Co-Founder and VP of Product
Recent News
2026-02-09
2026-02-07
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