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Zscaler

Staff Detection Engineer

Zscaler

Published 11 May 2026
Bangalore, IND
Full Time

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Role Highlights

Languages used

Python

Key skills

Big Data
Data Lakes
Computer Science
Cloud Infrastructure
Transformation
Agile
Security
AI
Research
Deployment
Operations
Malware
SIEM
Scripting
Automation

Tools, Libraries and Frameworks

AWS
Athena
GitLab
Splunk
Hadoop

Description

The role involves developing advanced detection and hunting logic to protect cloud infrastructures. The engineer will design and maintain automated pipelines and engineering projects to improve hunting efficiency. Responsibilities include migrating existing detections to next-generation systems and utilizing large-scale data platforms to monitor intelligence sources. The position requires writing detections and playbooks while supporting operational demands through on-call rotations. The individual will collaborate with team members to enhance threat visibility across a global footprint.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Candidates must have proven experience in detection engineering, threat hunting, security operations, or malware analysis. Proficiency in implementing detection rules within SIEM tools and familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework are required. A bachelor’s or graduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is necessary, though equivalent security industry experience is accepted. The role also requires the ability to work flexible schedules, including weekend night shifts.

Disclaimer

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About the company

Zscaler

Size

6971

Founded

HQ

San Jose, US

Public/Private

Public Company

Description

Zscaler accelerates digital transformation for its customers by making them more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure, leveraging the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange, a cloud-native platform that protects against cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications. With over a decade of experience in developing, operating, and scaling the cloud, Zscaler serves thousands of enterprise customers globally, including 450 of the Forbes Global 2000 organizations, by eliminating latency-creating gateway appliances and improving user experiences. Founded in 2007, Zscaler's mission is to make the cloud a safe place to do business, and its security platform strategically places a company's defenses and controls on the internet to ensure every connection is fast and secure, regardless of user location or application workload.

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