Detection Analyst

Zscaler

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

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $92,000 - $11,500,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in threat analysis and detection across Endpoint, Identity, Network, and Cloud/SaaS domains, utilizing AI-driven tools and automated workflows to enhance security operations. Strong communication skills are essential for conveying actionable insights and collaborating effectively within the Infosec community.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Endpoint Detection And Response (EDR)AI-Driven Tools IntegrationThreat AnalysisQuery Languages (SQL, Lucene)Automation And Orchestration

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Hard Skills

Threat DetectionSecurity EngineeringLog AnalysisTelemetry AnalysisIncident Response

Soft Skills

Concise CommunicationCuriosityProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

EDR PlatformsCloud/SaaS Security ToolsAutomation Tools

Industry Keywords

Infosec Community EngagementRed Team ExperienceEmerging ThreatsManaged Detection And Response

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
Identify and publish threats for Managed Detection and Response customers
Drive projects that improve workflow through orchestration and automation
Provide high-fidelity threat analysis and concise, actionable communication regarding emerging threats at scale

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