Principal Threat Researcher
Core
Principal Threat Researcher serving as the definitive subject matter expert on adversary behavior across Endpoint and Cloud environments, dissecting and replicating sophisticated cyber attacks to drive defensive capabilities.
Role type
Principal Threat Researcher (Senior IC)
Builds
Scalable detection recommendations, automated attack code, proofs of concept, and engineering prioritization for Zscaler's Zero Trust Exchange platform.
Domain
Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Endpoint Security, Adversarial AI
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Adversarial mindset, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) expertise, Cloud security architecture, Scripting (PowerShell, Python), Compiled/Assembled languages (C, C++, Rust, Go), Version control (Git/GitHub), AI/ML technologies
Preferred skills
AI-driven operational efficiency, Public community engagement (talks, blogs), Vendor relationship management
Technologies
AWS, Microsoft 365, Okta, Git/GitHub, PowerShell, Python, C, C++, Rust, Go
Responsibilities
Scope and refine research initiatives on emerging attack techniques; Engineer automated attack code and validate threat coverage; Collaborate with detection engineers and analysts to develop new methodologies; Document and present research findings to internal and external audiences; Mentor junior team members.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategy influence
