About Zscaler Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise, we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the worldâs largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We say, impact over activity. We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debateâweâre focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership, and accountability. We value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where youâre enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If youâre driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to be part of the team thatâs helping to secure the AI age, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity. Role We are looking for a Principal Threat Researcher to join our Threat Detection Group within ThreatLabz. This is Hybrid role, reporting to a leader in ThreatLabz Team . You will track the evolving threat landscape, analysing emerging threats and identifying TTPs to develop critical detection and protection signatures. As part of our world-class research arm, you will ensure millions of global users remain protected through advanced malware research and behavioural analysis. What youâll do (Role Expectations)
Analyse browser-based threats, including HTML smuggling and phishing, to develop robust protections
Research vulnerabilities across OWASP, Web API, and LLM Top 10 to author prevention signatures
Conduct static and dynamic malware analysis to mitigate emerging threats and C2 frameworks
Develop complex automation tools and prototypes to integrate research findings into Zscaler products
Contribute to the global security community by publishing in-depth threat analysis blogs and research papers
Who You Are (Success Profile)
You thrive in ambiguity. You're comfortable building the path as you walk it. You thrive in a dynamic environment, seeing ambiguity not as a hindrance, but as the raw material to build something meaningful.
You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action. You operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome. True ownership involves leveraging dynamic range: the ability to navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
You are a problem-solver. You love running towards the challenges because you are laser-focused on finding the solution, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact.
You are a high-trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team, not just yourself. You embrace our challenge culture by giving and receiving ongoing feedbackâknowing that candor delivered with clarity and respect is the truest form of teamwork and the fastest way to earn trust.
You are a learner. You have a true growth mindset and are obsessed with your own development, actively seeking feedback to become a better partner and a stronger teammate. You love what you do and you do it with purpose.
What Weâre Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)
2+ years of dedicated experience in Cyber Security Research with expertise in web attack and DOM/JS analysis
Proficiency in browser security and analysing/deconstructing payloads within browser environments
Hands-on experience with malware debugging and reverse engineering using tools like IDA, x64dbg, or Ollydbg
Strong understanding of TCP/IP, Application layer protocols, and vulnerabilities across OWASP and LLM Top 10
Experience with automation scripting in Python, Ruby, Go, or Shell to synthesise threat intelligence
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
Professional security certifications such as OSCP or specialised degrees in Computer Science or Information Technology
Proven ability to implement AI-powered automation and leverage GenAI models for threat research
Advanced reverse engineering experience specifically related to file-less threats and complex exploit techniques
At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure. Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:
Various health plans Time off plans for vacation and sick time Parental leave options Retirement options Education reimbursement In-office perks, and more!
Learn more about Zscalerâs Future of Work strategy, hybrid working model, and benefits here.
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