Senior Threat Response Engineer

Zscaler is a pioneer and global leader in zero trust security, seeking an experienced Senior Threat Response Engineer to join their Active Remediation team. The role involves responding to and remediating cybersecurity threats while collaborating with various teams to enhance security posture for customers.

Responsibilities:

• Perform investigations into detected threats and use customers’ security products to analyze, contain, and remediate threats in their environments
• Provide customers with thorough reports of actions taken to ensure they understand environment cleanup and protection strategies
• Identify effective response strategies to further enhance the overall security posture for our customers
• Collaborate with Detection Engineering, Threat Hunting, Intel, and Product Management teams to develop new ways of performing timely remediation
• Lead team projects and mentor peers while providing strategic insights and operational support for product improvement

Requirements:

• Very strong analytical and problem-solving skills demonstrated through experience in responding to security events and threats
• Mastery of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) products including CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, SentinelOne, Palo Alto Cortex, or CarbonBlack
• Strong experience or familiarity with Identity security products
• Deep understanding of internal system functionality for Windows and MacOS operating systems and network communication
• Professional and articulate communication skills for both written reports and verbal stakeholder engagement
• Ability to work Tuesday - Friday from 7am - 5pm MT
• Strong understanding of enterprise technology, network controls, and security operations
• Proven track record of developing operational efficiencies via technology or process improvement
• Practical application of current and emerging adversary tactics and techniques to enhance defensive strategies