[Hiring] Insider Risk Analyst @Zscaler

Role Description

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. 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).

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

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