Detection Analyst

Zscaler accelerates digital transformation, enabling customers to be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications anywhere. This SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest in-line cloud security platform, distributed across 160+ public exchanges globally and thousands of private exchanges at the edge.

We believe the future of work is Human + AI, and we are building an AI-native enterprise where human potential is amplified by machine intelligence to solve the world’s hardest security challenges. Driven by deep customer obsession, we are committed to our mission, outcomes, and to each other. These commitments are brought to life through three core behaviors: ownership and collaboration, trust through outcomes and impact, and a challenge culture with ongoing feedback. If you are ready to make an impact at the company pioneering security transformation in the AI era, join us at Zscaler.

Role Overview

We are seeking 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.

Role Expectations

• Analyze EDR telemetry, alerts, and log sources across multiple detection domains, including Endpoint, Identity, Network, and Cloud/SaaS.
• Publish threats for customers using concise communication to effectively convey key indicators and remediation context.
• Improve the Detection Operations workflow through orchestration and automation to manage high volumes of telemetry.

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 with a true growth mindset, never stopping self-development, and 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 benefits 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.

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 at least one functional area 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.

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.

Compensation and Benefits

Zscaler’s salary ranges are benchmarked and are determined by role and level. The base pay range listed for this full-time position is $96,600 - $138,000 USD. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries across all US locations and may vary based on individual skills, experience, and education.

The listed base salary excludes commission, bonus, or equity (if applicable), as well as benefits.

At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging.

Our Benefits program is a vital component of how we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:

• Various health plans
• Time off plans for vacation and sick time
• Parental leave options
• Retirement options
• Education reimbursement
• In-office perks, and more!

Learn more about Zscaler's hybrid working model and benefits here.

Equal Opportunity

Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. See more information on Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules.

Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long-term conditions, mental health conditions, sincerely held religious beliefs, neurodivergent, or require pregnancy-related support.