Zscaler
A Senior Detection Engineer at Zscaler responsible for advancing threat detection and hunting capabilities of our managed threat hunting service: Zscaler Threat Hunting. This role involves combining Threat Researcher and Detection Engineering skills to develop next-generation detection logic for our threat hunters, utilizing tools like Python, SQL, AWS services, YAML-based detection logic, and SIGMA-like rules. The role also contributes to the scalability and maintenance of engineering projects, leveraging data platforms such as Hadoop and Athena. Finally, this position requires independently writing and updating detections and playbooks, which includes working flexible hours, such as weekend night shifts and providing on-call support.
Headquarters
San Jose, California, United States
Company Size
5001-10000 employees
Founded
2008
Zscaler is a cloud-native enterprise security company that delivers a zero‑trust platform to secure users, devices, and applications by inspecting traffic and enforcing access policies in the cloud. Its Zero Trust Exchange and SASE/SSE offerings — including Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA), Zscaler Private Access (ZPA), cloud firewall, browser isolation, and data protection — let organizations replace legacy VPNs and backhauled security with direct-to-cloud, policy-driven controls. Serving global enterprises, Zscaler applies AI/ML and automation for threat protection, data loss prevention, and scalability across hybrid/multi‑cloud, IoT/OT, and B2B environments to accelerate secure digital transformation.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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