Insider Risk Security Engineer — Remote

Remote; San Francisco (CA); A distancia; USD 150.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Zscaler is seeking an Insider Risk Security Engineer to join a remote US-based team. You will refine detection rules, lead investigations, and develop scalable playbooks while coordinating with HR, Legal, and executives.

Strong scripting in Python/JavaScript and experience with EDR/XDR, UEBA, and SIEM/SOAR are essential for this role. As a senior contributor, you will mentor junior analysts, own ongoing improvements to the insider risk program, and collaborate across the organization to ensure

Formación

• Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Minimum 6+ years of experience in insider risk, data protection, fraud investigation, or security operations, with a proven track record in senior investigative roles, process ownership, and the design of detection frameworks and playbooks
• Experience managing and dispositioning alerts within a SIEM or SOAR
• Strong communication skills with proven ability to engage cross-functionally with HR, Legal, business leaders, and other stakeholders while maintaining discretion and sound judgment
• Proficiency in Python or JavaScript with experience applying automation to investigative workflows

Responsabilidades

• Sharpen the Insider Risk Program’s detection capabilities by refining rules to reduce noise, close coverage gaps, and surface high-fidelity alerts in adequate time
• Perform endpoint and user activity investigations using EDR/XDR, UEBA, and SIEM tools, managing cases end-to-end to create factual timelines
• Drive the development and iteration of insider Risk investigation playbooks, translating case patterns and lessons learned into scalable, defensible processes
• Serve as a key contact for HR, Legal, business leaders and other stakeholders on active investigations, preparing clear evidentiary case documentation

Conocimientos

AI/ML understanding

Python

JavaScript

Strong communication

Herramientas

SIEM

SOAR

EDR/XDR

UEBA

Descripción del empleo

Zscaler is seeking an Insider Risk Security Engineer to join a remote US-based team. You will refine detection rules, lead investigations, and develop scalable playbooks while coordinating with HR, Legal, and executives.

Strong scripting in Python/JavaScript and experience with EDR/XDR, UEBA, and SIEM/SOAR are essential for this role. As a senior contributor, you will mentor junior analysts, own ongoing improvements to the insider risk program, and collaborate across the organization to ensure