Zscaler

Detection Analyst

Zscaler$96K — $138K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in EDR and security analysis
  • Strong knowledge of Cloud/SaaS, Identity, or Network detection domains
  • Proficiency with query languages like SQL or Lucene
  • Demonstrated experience with AI tools and automation in security context
  • Effective written communication for threat reporting

Responsibilities

  • Analyze EDR telemetry and alerts across key security domains
  • Publish actionable threat intelligence for customers
  • Automate and enhance detection operations workflows
  • Collaborate with team members to drive project execution
  • Conduct root cause analysis and report on emerging threats

Benefits

  • Various health plans
  • Time off for vacation and sick leave
  • Parental leave options
  • Retirement plan options
  • Education reimbursement
  • In-office perks and additional resources
Full Job Description
Role

We are looking for a Detection Analyst to join our team. This is a Remote (USA Only) role, reporting to the Detection Analyst Manager in the Detection Operations Team. You will utilize our advanced detection platform to analyze EDR telemetry, alerts, and log sources across key detection domains-including Endpoint, Identity, Network, and Cloud-to identify and publish threats for our Managed Detection and Response customers.

By driving projects that improve our workflow through orchestration and automation, you will ensure our customers receive high-fidelity threat analysis and concise, actionable 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
  • Improve the Detection Operations workflow through orchestration and automation to manage high volumes of telemetry

Who You Are (Success Profile)
  • You are a high-trust collaborator who is ambitious for the team and embraces a challenge culture by giving and receiving candid, respectful feedback.
  • You are customer-obsessed, building deep empathy to anchor your decisions in solving real-world problems and championing customer needs from start to finish.
  • You are a learner. You have a true growth mindset and never stop developing yourself, actively seeking feedback to become a better partner and a stronger teammate. You love what you do and you do it with purpose.
  • You operate with urgency and a relentless focus on execution, understanding that delivering high-impact results quickly wins for both the customer and the team.
  • You are data-driven, leveraging analytics to find the truth, measure what matters, and guide informed decisions that consistently drive better outcomes.

What We're Looking for (Minimum 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

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Practical experience applying AI-driven tools or automated workflows to accelerate threat detection and security engineering
  • Previous professional experience in a Red Team or offensive security capacity
  • Active involvement in the Infosec community through writing blogs, participating in webinars, or presenting at conferences

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Zscaler's salary ranges are benchmarked and are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations and could be higher or lower based on a multitude of factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits.

Base Pay Range

$96,600-$138,000 USD

Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:

  • Various health plans
  • Time off plans for vacation and sick time
  • Parental leave options
  • Retirement options
  • Education reimbursement
  • In-office perks, and more!


Learn more about Zscaler's hybrid working model and benefits here.

About Zscaler

Zscaler is a cloud-based information security company that provides Internet security, web security, firewalls, sandboxing, SSL inspection, antivirus, vulnerability management and granular control of user activity in cloud computing, mobile and Internet of things environments. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California, and has offices in Australia, India, Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Learn more about Zscaler
Size
3,153 employees
Market Cap
$15.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$191.4 million
Founded
2008
5 Year Trend
+54.1%
Revenue
$536 million
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