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Senior Detection Engineer

Zscaler is a public security cloud company operating the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform, protecting thousands of enterprise customers worldwide. The Red Canary Detection Engineering team seeks an experienced Senior Detection Engineer to research threats, create and tune detectors across multiple domains (Endpoint, Cloud/SaaS, Identity, SIEM), automate detection workflows, and mentor peers to improve detection quality and customer outcomes.

Skills

  • Proven experience with Endpoint (MDR) detection and one or more of Cloud/SaaS, Identity, Email, or SIEM
  • Strong automation and orchestration experience for processing large telemetry/log volumes
  • Ability to translate disparate activity into coherent threat analysis using critical thinking
  • Experience with query languages and query syntax across EDR/security platforms (SQL, KQL, Lucene, etc.)
  • Experience creating and tuning detectors/rules using tools like YARA, SIGMA, Snort, Splunk, Elastic
  • Willingness and ability to work the required shift (Wednesday–Saturday, 5pm–3am MST)

Responsibilities

  • Analyze EDR telemetry, alerts, and log sources across Endpoint, Identity, SIEM, Cloud/SaaS, and related domains using Red Canary’s detection platform
  • Create, tune, and publish detectors/rules and actionable threat advisories for customers
  • Research coverage gaps and develop new detection logic informed by threat research
  • Automate and orchestrate detection workflows to handle high telemetry volumes efficiently
  • Mentor and collaborate with peers and cross-functional teams to improve detection quality
  • Lead projects that improve customer experience and internal detection engineering processes

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Relevant professional certifications preferred (e.g., GCIA, GCIH, OSCP, CISSP) but not required

Benefits

  • Various health insurance plans
  • Paid time off (vacation and sick leave) and parental leave options
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Education reimbursement
  • In-office perks for hybrid/office roles and other employee benefits
  • Commitment to inclusive workplace and reasonable accommodations during recruiting
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January 3, 2026
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