Detection Analyst

Zscaler

. Analyze EDR telemetry, alerts, and log sources across Endpoint, Identity, Network, and Cloud/SaaS detection domains .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $96,600 - $138,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in analyzing EDR telemetry and integrating AI tools to enhance threat detection and security operations. Proficient in automating workflows and communicating effectively to convey critical threat information.

Highest-signal resume keywords

EDR Telemetry AnalysisCloud/SaaS DetectionAI-Driven Tools IntegrationQuery Language ProficiencyRed Team Experience

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Hard Skills

EDRCloud DetectionIdentity DetectionNetwork DetectionSQLLuceneAutomationThreat DetectionSecurity Engineering

Soft Skills

CuriosityCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsSecurity Platforms

Industry Keywords

Infosec CommunityThreat ReportingDetection OperationsOrchestration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze EDR telemetry, alerts, and log sources across Endpoint, Identity, Network, and Cloud/SaaS detection domains
Publish threats for customers using concise communication to convey key indicators and remediation context
Improve Detection Operations workflow through orchestration and automation to manage high volumes of telemetry
Report to the Detection Analyst Manager in the Detection Operations Team

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Various health plans
Time off plans for vacation and sick time
Parental leave options
Retirement options
Education reimbursement
In-office perks
Hybrid working model