Zscaler - Staff Threat Researcher

Bellevue, Washington, USA; Remote - USA; Santa Clara, California, USA; USA - Update Location - Hybrid$123k - $123k+ Equity3w ago

In Office Staff NA Cloud Computing Software Staff Scientist Python C++AWS GCP Azure

Requirements

• You thrive in ambiguity and are comfortable building the path as you walk it, viewing dynamic environments as an opportunity to construct impactful solutions from scratch. • You act like an owner with a mission-driven bias for action, navigating seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution while operating with uncompromised integrity. • You are a dedicated problem-solver energized by tackling complex challenges, knowing that solving the toughest problems creates the greatest organizational impact. • You are a high-trust collaborator who values team success over individual accolades, actively giving and receiving candid feedback to build trust and elevate team performance. • You embody a growth mindset as a continuous learner, actively seeking feedback to hone your skills, support your peers, and deliver purposeful results. • Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain • Experience working with commercial Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) and/or Cloud-based detection platforms • Software development experience in at least one scripting language (e.g. PowerShell, Python, etc.) and one compiled language (e.g. C, C++, Go, etc.) • Security experience in at least one cloud service provider (e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure) and Cloud architectures • Established record of public, community engagement (conference talks, blog posts, or webinars, etc.) • Experience managing code with git/GitHub • Proven ability to leverage AI technologies and workflows to drive measurable operational efficiency • An established record of public community engagement, such as conference talks, technical blog posts, or webinars • #LI-KM9 #LI-Remote • Zscaler’s salary ranges are benchmarked and are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations and could be higher or lower based on a multitude of factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. • The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits. • $122,500—$175,000 USD • At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure. • Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including: • Various health plans • Time off plans for vacation and sick time • Parental leave options • Retirement options • Education reimbursement • In-office perks, and more! • Learn more about Zscaler's hybrid working model and benefits here. • By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Scope (with some guidance) and continuously refine research initiatives, applying an adversarial mindset to analyze emerging attack techniques, customer impact, and detection data sources across at least one operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux) and major Cloud/SaaS providers like AWS, Microsoft 365, and Okta • Dive deep into the technical components and detection optics underlying specific threats to fully comprehend how adversaries control and manipulate variations of a given technique • Leverage your endpoint and cloud expertise to engineer automated attack code, write test code to validate threat coverage, and develop proofs of concept for new detections • Collaborate across Zscaler to develop new detection methodologies and engineering recommendations, working closely with detection engineers, intelligence analysts, and threat hunters to prioritize and refine deliverables • Document and present your research findings and operational deliverables in an accessible, actionable manner to internal and external audiences, while serving as a technical mentor for colleagues pursuing research

Benefits

• $122,500—$175,000 USD • At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure. • Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including: • Various health plans • Time off plans for vacation and sick time • Parental leave options • Retirement options • Education reimbursement • Learn more about Zscaler's hybrid working model and benefits here. • By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.