Threat Response and Remediation Engineer

Zscaler

Threat Response & Remediation Engineer at Zscaler focusing on cybersecurity and threat remediation. Driving investigations and ensuring customer environments remain secure with innovative solutions.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $103,600 - $148,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Proficient in threat investigation and remediation using EDR platforms, with strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively. Experienced in cybersecurity incident management and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance security posture.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cybersecurity ExperienceEDR Platform ExpertiseIncident ManagementAnalytical Problem-SolvingCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Threat InvestigationIncident ResponseEDR PlatformsWindows InternalsMacOS InternalsLinux SystemsNetwork CommunicationsInformation Security ControlsRemediation PlanningAI Tool Integration

Soft Skills

CuriosityClear CommunicationCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

CrowdStrikeMicrosoft Defender for EndpointSentinelOnePalo Alto CortexCarbonBlack

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityThreat RemediationSecurity PostureEndpoint SecurityCloud SecuritySaaS SecurityIdentity Security

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityLinuxMacOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform investigations into detected threats using EDR, Network, and Identity telemetry to analyze, contain, and remediate threats in customer environments
Identify, scope, and manage ongoing customer incidents, developing remediation plans, and providing customers with thorough, clear reports of actions taken
Identify effective response strategies and innovative uses for existing tools to enhance customers' security posture, maximize efficiency, and minimize vulnerability
Collaborate with Detection Engineering, Intelligence, Research, and Product Management teams to develop new approaches to threat remediation and provide strategic insights for product improvement
Participate in an on-call rotation to provide 24x7 response and remediation coverage

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving
4+ years of cybersecurity experience with proven ability to independently investigate and analyze threats, respond to security incidents, and run investigations to completion
Working knowledge of EDR platforms with hands-on experience in at least two of: CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, SentinelOne, Palo Alto Cortex, or CarbonBlack, plus familiarity with Information Security controls across Endpoint, Cloud, SaaS, and Identity environments
Deep understanding of Windows and macOS operating system internals and network communications, with functional knowledge of Linux systems and strong analytical problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts to audiences of varying technical backgrounds, including under pressure.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Various health plans
Time off plans for vacation and sick time
Parental leave options
Retirement options
Education reimbursement
In-office perks, and more!