Zscaler

Senior Detection Analyst

Zscaler · Escazu, CRI; Remote - Costa Rica

Posted about a month ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
43 days
Zscaler's roles stay open a median of 49 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Zscaler's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Zscaler
high
205 stale, 19 reposted of 370 open
Hiring momentum
564 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-26

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About this role

The Senior Detection Analyst at Zscaler will analyze telemetry, alerts, and logs across various detection domains such as Endpoint, Identity, Network, and Cloud. This role involves publishing threats for Managed Detection and Response customers and improving Detection Operations workflows through orchestration and automation. The analyst will also communicate key indicators and remediation context effectively to ensure high-fidelity threat analysis.

Our read on this posting2.4out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Zscaler as an employer.

What you need

  • Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies
  • Strong experience in Endpoint (EDR) and one or more functional areas including Cloud/SaaS, Identity, Email, or Network detection domains
  • Experience with DevOps workflows and common scripting languages such as Python, Ruby, and PowerShell
  • Expertise using query languages and understanding syntax across EDR or other security platforms such as SQL or Lucene
  • Awareness of the current attack landscape (current threats, attack techniques, and vulnerabilities)
  • Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills

Nice to have

  • Proven ability to leverage AI technologies and workflows to drive measurable operational efficiency
  • Previous professional experience in a Red Team or offensive security capacity
  • Active involvement in the Infosec community through writing blogs, participating in webinars, or presenting at conferences
  • Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK TTPs

What you get

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

Worth weighing

  • Remote role limited to candidates in Costa Rica
  • No specific salary information provided
  • Focus on automation and orchestration may imply a need for strong technical skills in those areas

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Listed by Zscaler on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-26. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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