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Were looking for a top-notch Threat Detection Researcher to join our team
WHAT YOULL DO

Develop detections and tools to protect customers from cloud threats
Investigate attacks on cloud environments and malware targeting cloud workloads
Hunt and analyze real-world attacks and emerging cloud threats
Collaborate closely with the R&D team to transform research insights into product features
Work with customers in response to requests related to suspicious activity or potential incidents
Create best practices and security policies based on research findings
Deliver external-facing content (blog posts and talks at security conferences) based on security insights and novel research

We're looking for a Threat Detection Researcher to join the Threat Research team and spread the power of our company. In this role, you will further develop the Cloud-native Threat Detection domain.
WHAT YOULL DO
Design behavioral baselines for complex cloud environments using diverse signals, and develop high-fidelity detections based on those baselines.
Expand our company's detection engine with novel and high-impact telemetry sources, pushing the boundaries of what can be detected in modern cloud environments.
Conduct deep technical research into complex cloud services to uncover novel attack vectors.
Investigate real-world attacks across cloud environments, identity providers (IDPs), and infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) platforms.
Hunt and analyze emerging threats and active campaigns targeting cloud ecosystems.

Are you passionate about innovation in cloud security and want to redefine how Security Operations Centers (SOCs) leverage both agent and agentless technologies for detection and response? Join our cutting-edge Security Research team and lead the development of next-generation cloud detection and response solutions. In this role, you will define detection use cases, analyze threat data, and create advanced security content to protect against evolving threats in cloud environments. Be part of an exceptional team of researchers and engineers dedicated to safeguarding our customers. This is your opportunity to dive into pioneering technologies that integrate cloud security with innovative detection methodologies in a world-leading cybersecurity company.
Your Impact
Conduct ongoing research to identify and develop new detection techniques for both agent-based and agentless cloud technologies
Stay ahead of Advanced Threats, attacker methodologies, and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) to ensure our solutions remain proactive and effective against emerging threats
Simulate real-world attack scenarios in lab settings, performing in-depth analysis of adversarial behaviors and their implications for cloud security
Foster a collaborative atmosphere within an experienced, diverse, and supportive research team, driving forward new and innovative ideas in cloud detection and response.

We are looking for a Senior Security Researcher to join our Identity Threat Detection and Response team.
In this role, you will research the evolving threat landscape and develop advanced detections to protect SAAS, Cloud, on-premises, and hybrid identities. You will focus on identifying and mitigating identity-related threats across networks, endpoints, and cloud environments, using statistical classification methods to build effective detection models and protecting customers at scale. Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, validate detection concepts on real-world data, and continuously enhance detection capabilities to stay ahead of emerging threats.
Your Impact
Research innovative methods for detecting targeted attackers operating in endpoints, networks, cloud and SAAS environments
Simulate real-world attacks in lab environments and conduct a deep analysis of the behavior
Develop and refine statistics-based classification algorithms and techniques to create and improve detection models
Research specific scenarios to enhance our model's capabilities
Collaborate within a diverse research group, improving our research processes and leading us to be a better team creating a better product
Stay informed on the latest APTs, attacker methodologies, and TTPs to ensure our models stay ahead of emerging threats.

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Security Researcher to join our Threat and Detection Group at the Tel-Aviv R&D center.
This team focuses on PANW Cortex Security and Security Assurance features across various operating systems and platforms, including (but not limited to) Linux, Mac, and Cloud. This is an applied research role with a clear mission: your research directly improves the detection and prevention capabilities of our XDR agent.
The role involves simulating, automating, and developing proof-of-concepts for known threats and offensive tools to evaluate new feature security coverage and detection quality, aligned with the Kill Chain/MITRE ATT&CK Framework and real-world threats. We need an experienced Security Researcher with a deep background in offensive security concepts and a strong interest in Linux, Cloud, and macOS platforms.
You will conduct Linux security evaluations, research innovations to enhance our security solutions, and find innovative yet practical solutions to contemporary problems. You will also develop custom tools and advanced in-house security capabilities to continuously validate our product's defenses.
Your Impact
Work hand-in-hand with the Cortex Agent release team. This role demands applied research synchronized with our delivery schedule, ensuring that every feature release is validated against the latest threats prior to launch.
Drive our threat simulation automation strategy by researching and developing new tools and capabilities that emulate real-world adversary behavior.
Enrich our Security Automation Coverage and infrastructure to protect against known and unknown threats.
Thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment, mastering new security features, technologies, and complex platforms (from kernel to Kubernetes) quickly.
Conduct hands-on research to identify real-world Malware, exploits, and novel attack vectors, then create and code PoCs to test our defenses.
Act as a key research partner with engineering teams to push and validate our product capabilities.
Leverage data-driven approaches to identify threats and propose effective mitigations.

We're looking for a Manager to lead a security research team for detection and response across cloud environments. This is an opportunity to lead an exceptional group of researchers working on a startup-level product within the largest security company, helping revolutionize how organizations protect their Kubernetes and hybrid cloud environments.
Your Impact
Lead, mentor, and grow a team of talented security researchers focused on defending organizations as they transition from on-premises data centers to modern cloud and Kubernetes infrastructure.
Drive the strategy and execution of research initiatives to uncover novel techniques for detecting and responding to sophisticated attacks targeting hybrid and cloud-native environments.
Define and prioritize detection use cases, relevant datasets, and innovative analytic approaches combining runtime visibility and posture management across diverse platforms.
Stay up to date with the latest attacker methodologies, APT campaigns, and TTPs to ensure our detection capabilities stay ahead of evolving threats in both legacy and cloud contexts.
Oversee simulation of real-world attacks and deep behavioral analysis to inform and validate detection content.
Foster collaboration across engineering, product management, and go-to-market teams to deliver impactful security solutions. Represent the team and share insights with the security community through blogs, conference talks, and publications.

Are you an innovative security researcher with a deep understanding of Linux systems and a passion for protecting modern environments? Do you want to lead the charge in securing enterprise networks against the latest threats?
We're looking for a skilled professional to join our team, focusing on the critical and rapidly evolving fields of Linux and API security. You'll be a foundational member of a new and growing team dedicated to the "blue ocean" of detection and developing multiple new fields within the biggest cybersecurity enterprise in the world. This is a unique opportunity to apply your expertise and influence the future of threat prevention, helping us build cutting-edge security solutions from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities
Playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of our security solutions
Enhance the effectiveness of our product by designing cutting-edge protection components and developing sophisticated detection rules
Research Linux OS internals, Virtualized environments, and low-level system behaviors to inform and enhance our attack prevention mechanisms
Investigate and develop innovative methods for detecting threats and securing APIs, ensuring robust protection for modern applications and cloud-native environments
Apply sophisticated AI and big data approaches to investigate and research large amounts of data across our clients
Research and lead novel protection ideas to a production-grade level, serving as a subject matter expert
Stay up to date with the latest attacker methodologies, APT campaigns, and TTPs targeting Linux systems and APIs
Conduct static and dynamic reverse engineering of Linux malware to uncover new techniques and develop corresponding mitigation strategies
Work closely with engineering, product management, and other research teams to translate research findings into production-grade features.

We're looking for an experienced Principal Threat Researcher to join our Threat Hunting team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Threat Research, you'll be responsible for:

Leading end-to-end research POCs: formulating hypotheses, designing methodologies, implementing experiments, analyzing results, and translating findings into production-ready capabilities and customer outcomes
Researching and developing methodologies for identifying, assessing, and mitigating threats and risks across diverse data sources
Partnering with data scientists and ML engineers to shape model features, training data strategies, and evaluation frameworks derived from real-world signals
Providing actionable recommendations to improve data quality, policies, detections, controls, and response strategies across Zscalers security offerings
Presenting research findings clearly and meaningfully to technical and non-technical stakeholders; influencing roadmap decisions with evidence-based insights

Are you excited about leading a team of researchers who are redefining how cloud security is automated? Do you want to shape the future of an Autonomous SOC by building the next generation of remediation and response content?
As the Cloud Cybersecurity Research Manager, you will lead a team of talented researchers creating autonomous remediation plans for cloud runtime and posture issues. You will drive innovation, mentor researchers, and ensure our automation content is precise, safe, and impactful. This role combines hands-on technical knowledge with strategic leadership, empowering your team to deliver solutions that protect customers at scale.
Your Impact
Lead and mentor a team of cloud security researchers, fostering technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration
Define research priorities and guide the design of robust, testable, and autonomous remediation plans for cloud runtime and posture issues (CSPM, DSPM, CIEM, CNAPP, IAM, etc.)
Ensure high-quality delivery of SOAR playbooks and automation content aligned with customer needs and company vision
Collaborate with product, engineering, and threat research teams to maximize the impact of remediation content
Establish processes, KPIs, and best practices to continuously improve research output, playbook quality, and operational efficiency
Stay up to date with attacker TTPs, cloud-native threats, and emerging technologies to guide team direction.

Were hiring our first Security Researcher to join our newly formed Security Research function- a critical role for someone passionate about advancing real-world SOC operations with deep cybersecurity expertise.
We are building a world-class Security Research team that will power our advanced product with deep, actionable cybersecurity expertise. This team will serve as the Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) behind our triage and Incident Response platform, defining logic, contributing threat intelligence, building use-case coverage, and continuously optimizing detection and investigation workflows.
Youll collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Customer Success to ensure our Auto-Triage engine reflects the latest adversarial techniques and real-world SOC operations.

Responsibilities:
Serve as a domain expert in SOC workflows, alert triage, and incident response.
Design and maintain triage logic, playbook blueprints, AI Agents and more for responding to security events.
Develop and maintain alert enrichment, correlation, and classification rules across multiple data sources (EDR, SIEM, Identity, etc.).
Collaborate with product teams to define use cases, threat coverage, and analyst workflows.
Analyze real-world alerts, telemetry, and incident data to enhance product accuracy, reduce false positives and improve incident handling.
Evaluate and curate threat intelligence feeds and sources to support automated decision-making.
Conduct post-incident reviews to extract lessons and update triage logic accordingly.
Stay current with emerging threats, attacker TTPs, MITRE ATT&CK, and other frameworks.
Assist with quality assurance, testing, and validation of triage logic before deployment.