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Security Researcher Senior II

extra holidays - extra parental leave - fully flexible - 4 day week

Remote:

Hybrid

Contract:

Full time

Experience:

Mid-level (2-5 years)

Work from:

Bengaluru (IN)

Offer summary

Qualifications:

6+ years in security research, Expertise in Thick client pen testing, Experience in Security Architecture reviews, Strong knowledge of cryptography and networking, Ability to validate findings and deliver fixes.

Key responsabilities:

Conduct penetration testing on Zscaler applications
Perform security architecture reviews and provide recommendations
Prioritize vulnerabilities for engineering teams
Work on security automation tasks

Zscaler Information Technology & Services Large https://www.zscaler.com/

5001 - 10000 Employees

HQ: San Jose

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Job description

About Zscaler

Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 40% of Fortune 500 companies, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) was founded in 2007 with a mission to make the cloud a safe place to do business and a more enjoyable experience for enterprise users. As the operator of the world’s largest security cloud, Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so enterprises can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The pioneering, AI-powered Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform protects thousands of enterprise customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.

Named a Best Workplace in Technology by Fortune and others, Zscaler fosters an inclusive and supportive culture that is home to some of the brightest minds in the industry. If you thrive in an environment that is fast-paced and collaborative, and you are passionate about building and innovating for the greater good, come make your next move with Zscaler.

Our Engineering team built the world's largest cloud security platform from the ground up, and we keep building. With more than 100 patents and big plans for enhancing services and increasing our global footprint, the team has made us and our multitenant architecture today's cloud security leader, with more than 15 million users in 185 countries. Bring your vision and passion to our team of cloud architects, software engineers, security experts, and more who are enabling organizations worldwide to harness speed and agility with a cloud-first strategy.

We're looking for an experienced Senior Security Researcher to join our Cyber and Data Security team to contribute as Senior Researcher. Reporting to Sr. Manager, Security Research, You'll be responsible for:

The security researcher will conduct pen testing on Zscaler Applications and infrastructure.
Conduct Security Architecture reviews and provide recommendations.
Help prioritize vulnerabilities for engineering and operations team and work on security automation

What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

Experience of 6+ years in the relevant field.
Expertise in Thick client pen testing - Win, Mac, Linux, Android & iOS
Experience with Security Architecture reviews in network security, complex thick client and web applications.
Must have fundamentals in security concepts, cryptography, Unix architecture, and networking.
Must validate findings, perform root cause analysis and deliver recommendations for fixes.

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

Proficiency and hands-on experience in manual security assessments using industry leading tools for web applications, thick client and APIs. Publication of CVEs, CTF, Red teaming background and exploits development are desirable.
Must be able to read and debug popular programming languages (C/C++, Java, Javascript, etc.) and identify security weaknesses
Must have good scripting knowledge to automate repetitive tasks.

Location (Hybrid) : Bangalore

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At Zscaler, we believe that diversity drives innovation, productivity, and success. We are looking for individuals from all backgrounds and identities to join our team and contribute to our mission to make doing business seamless and secure. We are guided by these principles as we create a representative and impactful team, and a culture where everyone belongs. For more information on our commitments to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, visit the Corporate Responsibility page of our website.

Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:

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

By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.

Zscaler is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.