Insider Risk Security Engineer

Zscaler

. Refine Insider Risk Program detection rules to reduce noise, close coverage gaps, and surface high-fidelity alerts in adequate time .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $134,000 - $167,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in insider risk management, data protection, and security operations, with a strong focus on developing detection frameworks and playbooks. Proficient in leveraging AI/ML technologies and automation to enhance investigative workflows and outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Insider Risk ManagementSIEM ExperiencePython ProficiencyGCFA CertificationAI/ML Technologies

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Hard Skills

Insider RiskData ProtectionFraud InvestigationSecurity OperationsDetection FrameworksPlaybook DevelopmentAlert ManagementAutomationCase DocumentationInvestigative Workflows

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCross-Functional EngagementDiscretionSound JudgmentMentoring

Tools & Technologies

EDRXDRUEBASIEMSOARZscaler

Certifications & Qualifications

GCFAGCFE

Industry Keywords

CERTNISTNSAFraud InvestigationSecurity Use Cases

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Refine Insider Risk Program detection rules to reduce noise, close coverage gaps, and surface high-fidelity alerts in adequate time
Perform endpoint and user activity investigations using EDR/XDR, UEBA, and SIEM tools, managing cases end-to-end to create factual timelines
Develop and iterate insider risk investigation playbooks, translating case patterns and lessons learned into scalable, defensible processes
Serve as a key contact for HR, Legal, business leaders, and other stakeholders on active investigations
Prepare clear evidentiary case documentation
Mentor junior analysts and represent the team with HR, Legal, and executive stakeholders
Report to the Senior Architect in the Enterprise Security Department and take operational direction from the Insider Risk Team Lead

Requirements

What you’ll need

Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain
U.S. Citizenship required
Minimum 6+ years of experience in insider risk, data protection, fraud investigation, or security operations, with a proven track record in senior investigative roles, process ownership, and the design of detection frameworks and playbooks
Experience managing and dispositioning alerts within a SIEM or SOAR
Strong communication skills with proven ability to engage cross-functionally with HR, Legal, business leaders, and other stakeholders while maintaining discretion and sound judgment
Proficiency in Python or JavaScript with experience applying automation to investigative workflows
Hands-on experience with Zscaler's product portfolio in a large-scale enterprise environment preferred
Experience working with product development teams to implement security use cases preferred
Relevant certifications such as GCFA or GCFE, or equivalent forensics credentials preferred
Familiarity with CERT, NIST, and NSA frameworks 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