Senior Information Security Engineer

Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™️ platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Distributed across 160+ public exchanges globally and thousands of private exchanges at the edge, the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest in-line cloud security platform.

We believe the future of work is Human + AI and are building an AI-native enterprise where human potential is amplified by machine intelligence to solve the world’s hardest security challenges. Driven by deep customer obsession, we are committed to the mission, outcome, and to each other. We bring these commitments to life through three core behaviors: ownership and collaboration, trust through outcomes and impact, and a challenge culture with ongoing feedback. Ready to make an impact at the company pioneering security transformation in the AI era? Join us at Zscaler.

Role

We are looking for a Senior Information Security Engineer to join our team. This is a Remote (US only) role, reporting to the Senior Manager, Enterprise Security in the Enterprise Security department. As a key member of the Enterprise Security team, you will be responsible for protecting corporate data with a primary focus on Data Protection operations. In this role, you will implement and operationalize security tools while continuously improving alert fidelity to strengthen overall security outcomes.

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

• Implement and provide tuning recommendations for data loss prevention solutions
• Perform periodic reviews of data protection program with recommendations for improvement
• Maintain strong relationships with business partners to understand where sensitive data lives and what controls can be put in place to protect it

Who You Are (Success Profile)

• You thrive in ambiguity and feel comfortable building the path as you walk it, viewing dynamic environments as an opportunity to construct something meaningful.
• You act like an owner with a strong bias for action, operating with integrity and navigating seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
• You are a dedicated learner with a true growth mindset who actively seeks feedback to develop yourself and deliver purposeful results.
• You are a positive force who approaches complex challenges with constructive energy, inspiring your team to stay focused on solutions.
• You operate with urgency, recognizing that speed and quality are aligned to deliver high-impact results in a fast-growing organization.

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving
• Experience with a variety of data loss prevention tools, focusing on various exfiltration avenues, like web, endpoint, and email
• Proven working knowledge of reviewing DLP alerts, reducing false positives, and moving controls to blocking state with minimal impact to the business
• Understanding of various data stores, including in the cloud and SaaS, to be able to deploy monitoring functionality and controls

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with Zscaler security tools, particularly ZIA and DSPM
• Automation skills to help with data processing and tuning opportunities

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The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits.

Base Pay Range$134,000—$167,500 USD

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 Zscaler's hybrid working model and benefits here.

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