Zscaler · 19 hours ago
Staff Security Researcher
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$116K/yr - $165K/yr
5+ years expZscaler is a leader in cloud security, dedicated to helping customers transform digitally while ensuring security. The Staff Security Researcher will lead technical responses to product security incidents, manage vulnerabilities, and enhance secure development practices within the Engineering team.
Cloud SecurityCyber SecurityEnterprise SoftwareSecurity
Responsibilities
Leading technical responses for critical product security incidents by coordinating with Engineering, Product, and Legal teams to ensure swift resolution and mitigation
Owning the triaging, investigation, and management of product vulnerabilities from intake (e.g., bug bounty reports, researcher submissions, internal discoveries) to resolution, prioritizing high-impact issues with critical urgency
Serving as the primary technical interface for the bug bounty program by validating, reproducing, and assessing the business impact of reported vulnerabilities
Conducting thorough root cause analysis for vulnerabilities and provide engineering teams with secure, scalable remediation strategies to prevent recurrence
Using insights from identified vulnerabilities to enhance secure development lifecycle (SDL) processes, improve coding standards, and influence security architecture to minimize future risks
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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)
Benefits
Various health plans
Time off plans for vacation and sick time
Parental leave options
Retirement options
Education reimbursement
In-office perks, and more!
Company
Zscaler
Zscaler is a global cloud-based information security company that enables secure digital transformation for mobile and cloud.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.67BKey Investors
TPG GrowthLightspeed Venture Partners
2025-07-01Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2024-04-23Post Ipo Equity· $22.7M
2018-03-16IPO
Leadership Team
Jay Chaudhry
CEO, Chairman & Founder
Hemant Dabke
Area Vice President
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