Remote Detection Analyst: AI-Driven Threat Detection

Zscaler; Clifton (TX); Remote; USD 97,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Time off plans

Parental leave options

Retirement options

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Zscaler is seeking a Detection Analyst to join our Detection Operations team. This remote (USA only) role analyzes EDR telemetry, alerts, and logs across Endpoint, Identity, Network, and Cloud domains to identify and publish threats for Managed Detection and Response customers.

You will drive workflow improvements through orchestration and automation to deliver high-fidelity threat analysis and concise remediation guidance at scale.

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 one or more functional areas 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Improve the Detection Operations workflow through orchestration and automation to manage high volumes of telemetry

Skills

AI tools exploration

EDR/security detections

SQL/Lucene querying

Job description

Zscaler is seeking a Detection Analyst to join our Detection Operations team. This remote (USA only) role analyzes EDR telemetry, alerts, and logs across Endpoint, Identity, Network, and Cloud domains to identify and publish threats for Managed Detection and Response customers.

You will drive workflow improvements through orchestration and automation to deliver high-fidelity threat analysis and concise remediation guidance at scale.