Zscaler

Threat Response & Remediation Engineer

Zscaler$103K — $148K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of cybersecurity experience with independently driving investigations and analyzing threats.
  • Hands-on experience with at least two EDR platforms like CrowdStrike or Microsoft Defender.
  • Deep understanding of Windows and macOS internals, basic knowledge of Linux, and strong technical problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills to convey technical concepts to varying audiences, especially under pressure.
  • Demonstrated curiosity in AI tools with a history of integrating new technologies into work processes.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct threat investigations using EDR, network, and identity telemetry to contain and remediate threats.
  • Manage and scope ongoing customer incidents while developing remediation plans and thorough reports.
  • Devise effective response strategies and innovative tool applications to enhance security posture.
  • Collaborate with other teams like Detection Engineering and Product Management to improve threat remediation approaches.
  • Provide 24x7 response and remediation coverage by participating in an on-call rotation.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plans.
  • Time off for vacation and sick days.
  • Parental leave options.
  • Retirement savings options.
  • Education reimbursement and in-office perks.
Full Job Description
Role

We are looking for a Threat Response & Remediation Engineer to join our team. This is a Remote role, reporting to the Manager, Threat Response & Remediation in the Threat Response & Remediation department. In this role, you will act as a trusted partner and virtual boots on the ground for our customers, driving investigations, containing threats, and delivering complete remediation. You will take full ownership of customer success from detection through resolution, providing the expertise and clear communication needed to ensure their environments remain secure.

What you'll do (Role Expectations)
  • Perform investigations into detected threats using EDR, Network, and Identity telemetry to analyze, contain, and remediate threats in customer environments
  • Identify, scope, and manage ongoing customer incidents, developing remediation plans, and providing customers with thorough, clear reports of actions taken
  • Identify effective response strategies and innovative uses for existing tools to enhance customers' security posture, maximize efficiency, and minimize vulnerability
  • Collaborate with Detection Engineering, Intelligence, Research, and Product Management teams to develop new approaches to threat remediation and provide strategic insights for product improvement
  • Participate in an on-call rotation to provide 24x7 response and remediation coverage

Who You Are (Success Profile)
  • You thrive in ambiguity and feel comfortable building the path forward in a dynamic environment, viewing complex security challenges as opportunities to build meaningful solutions.
  • You act like an owner with a deep passion for the mission and a strong bias for action, seamlessly navigating between high-level incident response strategy and hands-on technical execution.
  • You are a natural problem-solver who is energized by finding solutions to complex technical challenges, knowing that resolving the hardest security incidents delivers the biggest customer impact.
  • You are a high-trust collaborator who prioritizes team success, actively engaging in Zscaler's challenge culture by giving and receiving respectful feedback to build strong partnerships.
  • You are a dedicated learner with a true growth mindset, constantly seeking new insights and feedback to develop your technical skills and better support your teammates.

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
  • 4+ years of cybersecurity experience with proven ability to independently investigate and analyze threats, respond to security incidents, and run investigations to completion
  • Working knowledge of EDR platforms with hands-on experience in at least two of: CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, SentinelOne, Palo Alto Cortex, or CarbonBlack, plus familiarity with Information Security controls across Endpoint, Cloud, SaaS, and Identity environments
  • Deep understanding of Windows and macOS operating system internals and network communications, with functional knowledge of Linux systems and strong analytical problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts to audiences of varying technical backgrounds, including under pressure

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Foundational knowledge of Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) processes
  • Strong understanding of enterprise technology, network controls, and security operations
  • Understanding of current and emerging adversary tactics and techniques, with the ability to practically apply this knowledge in live response scenarios

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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

$103,600-$148,000 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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