Staff Security Researcher

About Zscaler

Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 40% of Fortune 500 companies, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) was founded in 2007 with a mission to make the cloud a safe place to do business and a more enjoyable experience for enterprise users. As the operator of the world’s largest security cloud, Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so enterprises can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The pioneering, AI-powered Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform, which is found in our SASE and SSE offerings, protects thousands of enterprise customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.

Named a Best Workplace in Technology by Fortune and others, Zscaler fosters an inclusive and supportive culture that is home to some of the brightest minds in the industry. If you thrive in an environment that is fast-paced and collaborative, and you are passionate about building and innovating for the greater good, come make your next move with Zscaler. 

Our Engineering team built the world’s largest cloud security platform from the ground up, and we keep building. With more than 100 patents and big plans for enhancing services and increasing our global footprint, the team has made us and our multitenant architecture today's cloud security leader, with more than 15 million users in 185 countries. Bring your vision and passion to our team of cloud architects, software engineers, security experts, and more who are enabling organizations worldwide to harness speed and agility with a cloud-first strategy.

We’re looking for a Staff Security Researcher to join our Engineering team.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Information Security, you will be responsible for:

• Investigating product vulnerabilities and security incidents and developing remediation strategies
• Conducting research into attack vectors, malware, and exploitation techniques to inform and enhance defenses
• Collaborating with engineering, development teams, legal stakeholders, and external researchers for incident resolution
• Monitoring systems for alerts, analyzing threats, and maintaining incident and vulnerability reports

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• 5+ years of cybersecurity experience, particularly in incident response or product security
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field like Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Information Systems
• Proficiency in security principles, secure coding practices, and protocols (e.g., HTTP, TCP/IP)
• Hands-on experience managing security incidents, including malware and exploits
• Experience with SIEMs, vulnerability scanners, and scripting tools like Python or PowerShell

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Certifications like CISSP, CEH, OSCP, or related credentials
• Experience with SDLC (secure development lifecycle) and code reviews
• Advanced tools proficiency (e.g., EDR platforms, threat intelligence tools)

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