Threat Response Engineer (TRE) - Early Shift (6am-2pm MT)

Zscaler•Kilgore, TX

10d•$103,600 - $148,000•Remote

About The Position

We are looking for a Threat Response Engineer (TRE) to join our team. This is a Remote (USA Only) role, reporting to the Senior Manager, Threat Response Engineering in the ZSS - Security Services department. In this position, you will be responsible for responding to confirmed compromises on customer endpoints subscribed to the Active Remediation MDR service.

Requirements

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills demonstrated through direct experience responding to security events and threats
Experience with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) products including CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, SentinelOne, or CarbonBlack and familiarity with Identity security technologies
Foundational understanding of internal system functionality for Windows and MacOS operating systems
Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving
Professional and articulate communication skills with the ability to provide clear technical documentation
Ability to work Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:00pm MT and participate in a recurring, monthly on-call rotation

Nice To Haves

Experience with security operations, enterprise technology, and network controls or protocols
Experience utilizing AI-augmented development platforms to drive security automation, with a demonstrated capability to proactively refine or engineer new AI-based solutions that enhance operational velocity and tool efficacy
Deep interest in staying current with the latest adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures

Responsibilities

Perform investigations into detected threats and leverage security products to analyze, contain, and remediate threats in customer environments
Provide customers with thorough reports of actions taken to ensure clarity on environment cleanup and protection strategies
Identify and implement effective response strategies to further enhance the security posture of the customer base
Collaborate with Detection Engineering, Threat Hunting, Intel, and Product teams to develop innovative methods for timely threat remediation
Prioritize and execute tasks effectively in a fast-paced operational environment while participating a 24x7 on-call rotation