Staff Security Researcher

Burnaby, BC, Canada

Job Description


Company Description

Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so that customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange is the company\'s cloud-native platform that protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.

With more than 10 years of experience developing, operating, and scaling the cloud, Zscaler serves thousands of enterprise customers around the world, including 600 of the Forbes Global 2000 organizations. In addition to protecting customers from damaging threats, such as ransomware and data exfiltration, it helps them slash costs, reduce complexity, and improve the user experience by eliminating stacks of latency-creating gateway appliances.

Zscaler was founded in 2007 with a mission to make the cloud a safe place to do business and a more enjoyable experience for enterprise users. Zscaler\'s purpose-built security platform puts a company\'s defenses and controls where the connections occur-the internet-so that every connection is fast and secure, no matter how or where users connect or where their applications and workloads reside.


  • Analyze targeted attack threats such as advanced persistent threat (APT) groups
  • Write detailed reports for each advanced persistent threat group and keep it up-to-date with indicators of compromise (IOCs)
  • Write threat hunting signatures to discover new instances in Zscaler cloud and OSINT
  • Work on internal automation projects and build tools to aid in threat hunting activities
  • Malware, exploits and infection chain research to ensure detection
  • Write blog posts and whitepapers related to advanced threat analysis
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in Security Research
  • Strong reverse engineering skills especially on Windows and Android platforms
  • Strong understanding of tools, tactics and procedures (TTPs) of APT groups
  • Experience with OSINT threat intel hunting with focus on targeted attacks
  • Experience with Malware analysis - Dynamic & Static, Tools like - IDA Pro, Ollydbg, Wireshark etc.
  • Programming: Shell, C, PowerShell or Python (any two)
  • Strong understanding of web protocols and web application security
  • Experience writing IDS/IPS, YARA signatures
  • Experience in research blogs and/or speaking engagements
  • Bachelor\'s or graduate degree from a four-year college or university (preferably in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline), or equivalent security industry work experience
Additional Information

The base salary range for this full-time position is $120,250 to $150,000 + equity + benefits.

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.

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What You Can Expect From Us:
  • An environment where you will be working on cutting edge technologies and architectures
  • A fun, passionate and collaborative workplace
  • Competitive salary and benefits, including equity
Why Zscaler?

People who excel at Zscaler are smart, motivated and share our values. Ask yourself: Do you want to team with the best talent in the industry? Do you want to work on disruptive technology? Do you thrive in a fluid work environment? Do you appreciate a company culture that enables individual and group success and celebrates achievement? If you said yes, we\'d love to talk to you about joining our award-winning team.

Additional information about Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS ) is available at .

Zscaler is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2223229
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    $120250 - 150000 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Burnaby, BC, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned