Zscaler · 1 week ago
Staff Security Researcher
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$116K/yr - $165K/yr
5+ years expZscaler is a pioneer and global leader in zero trust security, providing solutions for businesses and government agencies to secure their digital transformation initiatives. The Staff Security Researcher will lead technical responses to critical product security incidents, manage product vulnerabilities, and enhance secure development processes to improve security measures across the organization.
Cloud SecurityCyber SecurityEnterprise SoftwareSecurity
Hiring Manager
Corinne Mullen
Responsibilities
Lead technical responses for critical product security incidents by coordinating with Engineering, Product, and Legal teams to ensure swift resolution and mitigation
Own the triaging, investigation, and management of product vulnerabilities from intake to resolution, prioritizing high-impact issues with critical urgency
Serve as the primary technical interface for the bug bounty program by validating, reproducing, and assessing the business impact of reported vulnerabilities
Conduct thorough root cause analysis for vulnerabilities and provide engineering teams with secure, scalable remediation strategies to prevent recurrence
Use insights from identified vulnerabilities to enhance secure development lifecycle (SDL) processes, improve coding standards, and influence security architecture
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 such as HTTP and 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 such as CISSP, CEH, OSCP, or related credentials
Professional experience with SDLC (secure development lifecycle) and performing code reviews
Advanced proficiency with EDR platforms and 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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