Federal Security Operations - SkillBridge Intern

Zscaler, Inc.; San Jose (CA); Remote; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off plans for vacation and sick time

Parental leave options

Retirement options

In-office perks, and more!

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking a Federal Security Operations - SkillBridge Intern to join their remote Enterprise Security team. This role focuses on proactive detection and rapid incident response for critical infrastructure and government data. Candidates should have experience in a Military SOC and familiarity with SIEM/XDR platforms. The position includes establishing success criteria for deployment projects and building relationships with customer stakeholders. Strong problem-solving and innovation skills are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Military SOC or Cyber Defensive Operations environment.
• Familiarity with SIEM/XDR platforms.
• Must have 180 days of service or fewer remaining.

Responsibilities

• Establish success criteria and ensure deployment projects remain on track.
• Maintain project tracking and customer issue documentation.
• Build and maintain relationships with key customer stakeholders.
• Perform welcome calls with customers regarding service and process.

Skills

Problem-solving

Innovation drive

Data-driven decision making

Tools

Crowdstrike Falcon

Splunk

Google SecOps

Job description

Federal Security Operations - SkillBridge Intern

Remote - USA

About Zscaler

Zscaler is a pioneer and global leader in zero trust security. The world’s largest businesses, critical infrastructure organizations, and government agencies rely on Zscaler to secure users, branches, applications, data & devices, and to accelerate digital transformation initiatives. Distributed across more than 160 data centers globally, the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform combined with advanced AI combats billions of cyber threats and policy violations every day and unlocks productivity gains for modern enterprises by reducing costs and complexity.

Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate—we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership and accountability.

We champion an “AI Forward, People First” philosophy to help us accelerate and innovate, empowering our people to embrace their potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges and want to make a positive difference on a global scale, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler to help shape the future of cybersecurity.

Role

We are looking for a Federal Security Operations - SkillBridge Intern to join our Enterprise Security team. This is a remote role, reporting to the Director of Federal Security Operations and Insider Threat. Our Federal Security team is a mission-focused group dedicated to defending critical infrastructure and government data through proactive detection and rapid incident response. We leverage advanced telemetry and automation to identify innovative solutions to complex threats. Together, we foster a high-integrity, security-first culture that ensures our federal customers can operate securely in a cloud-first world.

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

• Establish success criteria, metrics, milestones, and timelines for deployment projects and ensure projects remain on track.
• Maintain project tracking and customer issue documentation within appropriate systems and databases.
• Build and maintain well-established relationships with key customer stakeholders.
• Perform welcome calls with customers, describing the service, tools, and process.

Who You Are (Success Profile)

• You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action, and you navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands‑on execution.
• You are a problem‑solver. You seek out challenges because you are energized by finding solutions, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact.
• You are driven by innovation. You have a deep curiosity for how things work and believe in the power of technology to accelerate transformation.
• You are a pragmatic builder. You are obsessed with creating, iterating, and shipping, and you aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves to build the first version yourself.
• You are data‑driven. You use data and analytics to find the truth and value evidence over assumptions to drive better outcomes.

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• Experience in a Military SOC: Prior experience operating within a Cyber Defensive Operations environment (e.g., NCDOC, CPT, or similar).
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with SIEM/XDR platforms such as Crowdstrike Falcon Next‑gen SIEM, Splunk, or Google SecOps.
• Must have 180 days of service or fewer remaining prior to your date of discharge and at least 180 continuous days of active service.
• Obtain approval from your unit commander.
• MOU must be approved and submitted before start.

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Professional experience or familiarity operating solutions built on Azure, AWS, and GCP.
• Experience with Hypervisors such as VMware, Hyper‑V, and KVM.
• Working knowledge of authentication systems such as SAML, LDAP, and MS Active Directory.

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Benefits

• Time off plans for vacation and sick time
• Parental leave options
• Retirement options
• In‑office perks, and more!

Learn more about Zscaler’s Future of Work strategy, hybrid working model, and benefits here.

Pay Transparency

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

Legal Statements

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.

By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.