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Cyber Incident Response/Customer Security Operations - SkillBridge Intern

CompanyZscaler
LocationUnited States
Work ModeRemote
PostedDecember 16, 2025
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will analyze EDR telemetry, alerts, and log sources while publishing threats for customers. They will also research coverage opportunities and improve the CIRT workflow through orchestration and automation.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
9471
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Zscaler empowers enterprises to modernize security, streamline operations and help transform business through its innovative approach to cybersecurity. The Zero Trust Exchange platform, strengthened by AI, safeguards thousands of customers against cyber threats and data breaches by securely connecting users, devices, and applications from any location. With over 500 billion transactions processed daily, Zscaler operates the largest in-line cloud security platform, preventing more than 9 billion security incidents and policy violations each day. Transform your business with Zscaler’s cutting-edge approach to cybersecurity. Stay Connected: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zscaler Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/zscaler Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Zscaler/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zscalerinc/
About the Role
<div class="content-intro"><p>About <strong>Zscaler</strong></p> <p>Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. Our cloud native Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.</p> <p>Here, <strong>impact in your role matters more than title</strong> and trust is built on results. We believe in transparency and value <strong>constructive, honest debate</strong>—we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on <strong>customer obsession,</strong> collaboration, ownership and accountability.&nbsp;</p> <p>We value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges and want to make a positive difference on a global scale, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.</p></div><p>&nbsp;</p> <p>At Zscaler, the Red Canary Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) continues to push the boundaries of threat detection and response with a unique combination of operations, threat research, and engineering in tight integration with the development team that designs our analysis platform and the Red Canary Threat Detection Engine. The security landscape is always shifting and introducing new adversaries. The Red Canary CIRT operates 24/7 to track down threats using the entirety of our customer’s data and deliver fast and practical detections to our customers. Together, we create a customer-centric culture that fosters success, adoption, and continuous growth.</p> <p>Zscaler believes that training the Skillbridge Candidates on how to GET the job is just as important as how to DO the job. During the Candidate’s time with the Red Canary product team, they will be assigned a Skillbridge Mentor. This mentor will be selected from our pool for Canary Veterans, and will be responsible for the following:</p> <ul> <li>Serving as the Candidate’s guide through the Red Canary Program</li> <li>Serving as a sounding board for career goals</li> <li>Support external job searches sharing their civilian transition experience, as appropriate</li> <li>Setting up mock interviews</li> <li>Supporting or coordinating resume review assistance</li> <li>Using Red Canary’s detection platform to analyze EDR telemetry, alerts, and log sources across several detection domains (Endpoint, Identity, SIEM, Cloud/SaaS, etc.)</li> <li>Publishing threats for customers using concisely-written communication while effectively conveying key and important indicators</li> <li>Detector Development: Researching coverage opportunities then creating new detectors, and tuning existing ones</li> <li>Improving the CIRT workflow through orchestration &amp; automation</li> </ul> <h3><strong>What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)&nbsp;</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Cybersecurity operational experience with a focus in Managed Detection and Response</li> <li>Candidate must be located in the United States during their Skillbridge time</li> <li>Have 180 days of service or fewer remaining prior to your date of discharge and you have at least 180 continuous days of active service.</li> <li>Obtain approval from your unit commander</li> <li>MOU must be approved and submitted before start</li> </ul> <h3><strong>What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Experience with EDR tools</li> <li>Experience conducting Incident Response activities</li> <li>Malware/Threat Analysis experience</li> <li>Detection Engineering experience</li> <li>Exposure to Cloud and Identity technologies</li> </ul> <p>#LI-TJ1<br>#LI-remote</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p data-pm-slice="1 3 []">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.</p> <p>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:</p> <div class="has-nudge" data-nudge-id="5eb9419b-6a4d-4451-bfa6-e2eb96084be0"> <ul> <li>Various health plans</li> <li>Time off plans for vacation and sick time</li> <li>Parental leave options</li> <li>Retirement options</li> <li>Education reimbursement</li> <li>In-office perks, and more!</li> </ul> <p>Learn more about Zscaler’s Future of Work strategy, hybrid working model, and benefits <a href="https://www.zscaler.com/careers">here</a>.</p> </div> <p>By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.</p> <p class="p1">Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered 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 characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. <em>See more information by clicking on the </em><a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf"><em>Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal </em></a><em>link.</em></p> <p>Pay Transparency</p> <p>Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules.</p> <p>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.</p></div>
Key Skills
CybersecurityIncident ResponseEDR ToolsMalware AnalysisThreat AnalysisDetection EngineeringCloud TechnologiesIdentity Technologies
Categories
TechnologySecurity & Safety
Benefits
Health PlansTime Off PlansParental Leave OptionsRetirement OptionsEducation ReimbursementIn-Office Perks