Insider Risk Security Engineer

Zscaler

23h•$134,000 - $167,500•Remote

About The Position

We are looking for an Insider Risk Security Engineer to join our team. This is a Remote (United States) role, reporting to the Senior Architect in the Enterprise Security Dept department. Serving as a senior contributor on the Insider Risk program within Enterprise Security, you will take operational direction from the Insider Risk Team Lead while operating with high ownership to refine playbooks, lead detection engineering, mentor junior analysts, and represent the team with HR, Legal, and executive stakeholders.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with Zscaler's product portfolio (CyberRisk Protection, Data Protection, Zero Trust Networking) in a large-scale enterprise environment
Experience working with product development teams to implement security use cases
Relevant certifications (e.g., GCFA, GCFE) or equivalent forensics credentials; familiarity with industry frameworks (CERT, NIST, NSA)

Responsibilities

Sharpen the Insider Risk Program’s detection capabilities by refining 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
Drive the development and iteration of 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, preparing clear evidentiary case documentation