Principal Threat Researcher

🕒 October 1

🏄 California, Washington – Remote

🏄 California – Remote ☕ Washington – Remote

💵 $171.5k - $245k / year

⏰ Full Time

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Zscaler

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 2008

🔒 Cybersecurity

☁️ SaaS

🏢 Enterprise

💰 Secondary Market on 2017-11

Cybersecurity • SaaS • Enterprise

Zscaler is a leading provider of cloud-based cybersecurity solutions, specializing in Zero Trust architecture. The company enhances security and connectivity for organizations by enabling seamless, secure access to applications and data across various environments, including the cloud, on-premises data centers, and IoT systems. With proven ROI and significant reductions in cybersecurity risks, Zscaler empowers enterprises to protect their digital resources while optimizing operational costs.

📋 Description

• Scope and continuously refine research initiatives analyzing emerging attack techniques, customer impact, and detection data sources • Analyze threats across at least one operating system and major Cloud/SaaS providers such as AWS, Microsoft 365, and Okta • Investigate technical components and detection optics underlying specific threats • Engineer automated attack code, write test code, and develop proofs of concept for new detections • Collaborate with detection engineers, intelligence analysts, and threat hunters to develop detection methodologies and prioritize deliverables • Document and present research findings and operational deliverables to internal and external audiences • Mentor junior team members and colleagues pursuing research • Influence engineering efforts, product strategy, vendor telemetry, and customer protection

🎯 Requirements

• Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions • 12+ years of experience conducting security research with actionable outcomes • Extensive security expertise in at least one operating system: Windows, macOS, or Linux • Experience with commercial Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) platforms • Security experience with at least one cloud service provider, such as AWS, GCP, or Azure • Experience with cloud architectures and cloud-based detection platforms • Software development experience in at least one scripting language, such as PowerShell or Python • Software development experience in at least one compiled/assembled language, such as C, C++, Rust, or Go • Experience managing code with version control systems such as git/GitHub

🏖️ Benefits

• Various health plans • Time off plans for vacation and sick time • Parental leave options • Retirement options • Education reimbursement • In-office perks • Inclusive benefits for employees and their families • Reasonable support/accommodations in recruiting processes

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