About this role
Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can 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 in any location. Distributed across 200+ public data centers globally and thousands of private sites at the edge, the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest in-line cloud security platform.
We believe the future of work is Human + AI and 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 the mission, outcome, and to each other. We bring these commitments to life through three core behaviors: ownership and collaboration, trust through outcomes and impact, and a challenge culture with ongoing feedback. Ready to make an impact at the company pioneering security transformation in the AI era? Join us at Zscaler.
Role
We are looking for a Staff Detection Analyst to join our team. This is a Hybrid (Pune, India) role, reporting to the Manager in the Detection Analysis department. You will utilize our detection platform to analyze EDR telemetry, alerts, and log sources across several detection domains including Endpoint, Identity, Network, and Cloud to publish threats for our Managed Detection and Response customers. Additionally, you will ensure our customers receive high-fidelity threat analysis and concisely written 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
• Actively engage with the Detection Operations team to challenge the status quo for detecting adversarial behavior
Who You Are (Success Profile)
• Analyze telemetry, alerts, and log sources across Endpoint, Identity, Network, and Cloud/SaaS domains to detect critical threats.
• Publish concise threat communications for customers that clearly articulate key indicators and remediation context.
• Scale Detection Operations by implementing orchestration and automation workflows to manage high-volume telemetry.
• Resolve complex operational blockers through autonomous troubleshooting and close collaboration with Detection Engineers.
• Lead analyst teams as an emerging threat subject matter expert while mentoring junior staff to accelerate technical growth.
What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)
• Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain
• Strong experience in Endpoint (EDR) and one or more fu