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Zscaler · 3 days ago

Senior Detection Engineer

Zscaler is a pioneer and global leader in zero trust security, seeking a Senior Detection Engineer to join their Detection Engineering team. This role involves analyzing EDR telemetry and log sources, researching coverage opportunities, and building new detectors to protect customers from emerging threats.

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Responsibilities

Use Red Canary’s detection platform to analyze EDR telemetry, alerts, and log sources across Endpoint, Identity, SIEM, and Cloud domains
Research coverage opportunities to create new detectors and tune existing ones for maximum efficacy
Publish threat analysis for customers using concisely-written communication to effectively convey key indicators
Improve the Detection Engineering workflow through orchestration and automation to manage high-volume telemetry
Provide mentorship to peers and lead projects that improve the quality of life for both the customer and the CIRT

Qualification

Endpoint securityAutomationOrchestrationQuery languagesDetector creationCloud/SaaS experienceSIEM experienceYARASplunkSoft skills

Required

Strong experience in Endpoint (MDR) and one or more functional areas including Cloud/SaaS, Identity, Email, or SIEM
Proven experience with automation and orchestration to effectively handle an extreme volume of telemetry and logs in a timely manner
Proficiency using query languages and understanding syntax across EDR or other security platforms such as SQL, K, or Lucene
Experience creating and tuning detectors or rules using commonly known tools such as YARA, SIGMA, Snort, Splunk, or Elastic
Ability to work the required shift from Sunday - Wednesday, 5pm MST - 3am MST

Preferred

Active impact on the Infosec community through writing blogs, participating in webinars, or presenting at conferences
Experience using version control software such as GitHub or CircleCI for the deployment of detectors and automations
Previous professional experience in a Red Team capacity

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 is a global cloud-based information security company that enables secure digital transformation for mobile and cloud.

H1B Sponsorship

Zscaler has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (164)
2024 (220)
2023 (108)
2022 (144)
2021 (82)
2020 (51)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.67B
Key Investors
TPG GrowthLightspeed Venture Partners
2025-07-01Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2024-04-23Post Ipo Equity· $22.7M
2018-03-16IPO

Leadership Team

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Jay Chaudhry
CEO, Chairman & Founder
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Hemant Dabke
Area Vice President
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