Insider Risk Analyst - SkillBridge Intern

Sales & BusinessRemoteposted 5mo ago

Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™️ platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Distributed across 160+ public exchanges globally and thousands of private exchanges at the edge, the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest in-line cloud security platform.

We believe the future of work is Human + AI and are building an AI-native enterprise where human potential is amplified by machine intelligence to solve the world’s hardest security challenges. Driven by deep customer obsession, we are committed to the mission, outcome, and to each other. We bring these commitments to life through three core behaviors: ownership and collaboration, trust through outcomes and impact, and a challenge culture with ongoing feedback. Ready to make an impact at the company pioneering security transformation in the AI era? Join us at Zscaler.

Role

We are looking for an Insider Risk Analyst - SkillBridge Intern to join our Enterprise Security team. This is a remote role, reporting to the Director of Federal Security Operations and Insider Threat.

This is a remote role, reporting to the Director of Federal Security Operations and Insider Threat. Our team is a mission-focused group dedicated to defending Zscaler’s global infrastructure, corporate assets, and government data through proactive detection, behavioral analysis, and rapid incident response. This role is unique in its scope, providing exposure to both commercial and federal security environments.

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

Cross-Environment Analysis: Assist in monitoring behavioral telemetry (UEBA) and access logs across both commercial and federal environments to identify potential insider risks and unauthorized data exfiltration
Data Protection: Support the implementation and auditing of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) controls within the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange to safeguard sensitive corporate and government information
Investigation & Response: Monitor and triage security alerts related to policy violations; participate in the end-to-end lifecycle of insider risk investigations and root-cause analysis for a diverse global footprint
Operational Governance: Maintain specialized dashboards and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that reflect the security requirements of both commercial standards (e.g., SOC2) and federal compliance (e.g., FedRAMP)

Who You Are (Success Profile)

You thrive in ambiguity. You're comfortable building the path as you walk it, seeing ambiguity not as a hindrance but as the raw material to build something meaningful..
You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action, and you navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution..
You are a problem-solver. You seek out challenges because you are energized by finding solutions, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact..
You are customer-obsessed. You build deep empathy for the customer—both internal and external—and anchor your decisions in solving their real-world problems..
You operate with urgency. You have a relentless focus on execution and a bias for action, delivering high-impact results quickly to win for the customer and the team..

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain
Experience in Military Intel/CI: Prior experience in Counterintelligence, Insider Risk hubs, or Cyber Defensive Operations
Data Protection Knowledge: Familiarity with data classification, encryption standards, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) technologies
Must be a current Active Duty United States military member or a member of the United States Guard/Reserve component on active duty orders for at least the last 180 days with 180 days or fewer remaining prior to your date of discharge and located in the United States
Obtain approval from your unit commander
MOU must be approved and submitted before start

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

Technical Proficiency: Exposure to SIEM/XDR platforms or User Behavior Analytics (UEBA) tools such as Crowdstrike Falcon, Splunk, or Google SecOps
Methodology: Understanding of behavioral indicators and how to map them to the MITRE ATT&CK or insider risk frameworks
Training/Certs: Completion of specialized training or certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GSEC, or vendor-specific data protection tracks

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At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.

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!

Learn more about Zscaler's hybrid working model and benefits here.

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

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