| Reports to the Vice President of Security Research |
| Zscaler, the innovator and market leader of in-the-cloud security solutions, is building a world-class security research team. We are looking for self-motivated individuals with innovative ideas to identify and develop unique approaches for implementing protective web security measures in a cloud based (a.k.a. “software as a service”) security model. Threats are more dynamic and complex than ever before and traditional security approaches no longer suffice. We are moving security from the LAN to the cloud but it will take innovative approaches conceived by brilliant minds to get there. |
| Responsibilities: |
| The Research Scientist will be responsible for identifying and developing unique solutions that leverage the Zscaler in-the-cloud model to protect users from emerging Internet threats such as malicious code, 0day exploitation, botnet infections, etc. This requires managing ideas from inception to implementation including working directly with the Engineering team. Responsibilities will also include analyzing Zscaler traffic to proactively identify emerging threats and conducting forward thinking research initiatives which lead to deliverables such as whitepapers, speaking engagements, and media appearances. |
| Requirements: |
- Required 5+ years of security research experience.
- Proven track record of innovative ideas and an ability to implement them.
- Strong understanding of HTTP protocol and web application security.
- Moderate programming skills – preferably in C or C#
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| Preferred: |
- Reverse engineering experience.
- Vulnerability discovery and exploit development skills.
- Experience with network security technologies such as intrusion detection/prevention systems and firewalls.
- Publication of past research and/or speaking engagements.
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| Education Requirements: |
| The candidate will have a bachelor’s or graduate degree from four-year college or university (preferably in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline), or equivalent security industry work experience. |
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