Detection Analyst
United States · Remote · Full-time
- Posted 3w ago
- From Zscaler’s careers page
- Location
- United States
- Work mode
- Remote
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
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About the role
Role
We are looking for a Detection Analyst to join our team. This is a Remote (USA Only) role, reporting to the Detection Analyst Manager in the Detection Operations Team. You will utilize our advanced detection platform to analyze EDR telemetry, alerts, and log sources across key detection domains—including Endpoint, Identity, Network, and Cloud—to identify and publish threats for our Managed Detection and Response customers.
By driving projects that improve our workflow through orchestration and automation, you will ensure our customers receive high-fidelity threat analysis and concise, actionable communication regarding emerging threats at scale.
What you’ll do (Role Expectations)
- Analyze EDR telemetry, alerts, and log sources across several detection domains including Endpoint, Identity, Network, and Cloud/SaaS
- Publish threats for customers using concisely written communication to effectively convey key indicators and remediation context
- Improve the Detection Operations workflow through orchestration and automation to manage high volumes of telemetry
Who You Are (Success Profile)
- You are a high-trust collaborator who is ambitious for the team and embraces a challenge culture by giving and receiving candid, respectful feedback.
- You are customer-obsessed, building deep empathy to anchor your decisions in solving real-world problems and championing customer needs from start to finish.
- You are a learner. You have a true growth mindset and never stop developing yourself, actively seeking feedback to become a better partner and a stronger teammate. You love what you do and you do it with purpose.
- You operate with urgency and a relentless focus on execution, understanding that delivering high-impact results quickly wins for both the customer and the team.
- You are data-driven, leveraging analytics to find the truth, measure what matters, and guide informed decisions that consistently drive better outcomes.
What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)
- Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving
- Strong experience in Endpoint (EDR) and one or more functional areas including Cloud/SaaS, Identity, Email, or Network detection domains
- Expertise using query languages and understanding syntax across EDR or other security platforms such as SQL or Lucene
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
- Practical experience applying AI-driven tools or automated workflows to accelerate threat detection and security engineering
- Previous professional experience in a Red Team or offensive security capacity
- Active involvement in the Infosec community through writing blogs, participating in webinars, or presenting at conferences
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About Zscaler
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