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Risk Analyst roles in the United States are accessible to exchange visitors through the J-1 visa Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. Designated sponsor organizations issue the DS-2019 form that activates your sponsorship. No lottery or annual cap applies, making placement timelines more predictable than other work visa paths.
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Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise, we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We say, impact over activity. We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate —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 customer obsession, collaboration, ownership, and accountability. 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 be part of the team that’s helping to secure the AI age, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.
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. 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)
- 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
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.
Benefits
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 Future of Work strategy, 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. 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.
Pay Transparency
Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules. 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.
About Zscaler
Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise, we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We say, impact over activity. We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate —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 customer obsession, collaboration, ownership, and accountability. 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 be part of the team that’s helping to secure the AI age, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.
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. 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)
- 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
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.
Benefits
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 Future of Work strategy, 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. 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.
Pay Transparency
Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules. 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Risk Analyst
Document your quantitative credentials precisely
J-1 Trainee applications require proof of at least one year of relevant post-secondary education or professional experience. Compile transcripts, professional certifications, and work references that demonstrate applied risk modeling or financial analysis skills before approaching any host employer.
Align your training plan to SOC codes
Designated sponsors require a detailed training plan matching your proposed activities to a recognized occupation. Pull the O*NET profile for Risk Analyst roles to identify accepted tasks and competencies, then draft your plan around those documented skill areas before your host employer signs off.
Target host employers with existing compliance infrastructure
Financial services firms, insurance companies, and consulting groups that regularly host international trainees already understand DS-2019 obligations and training plan requirements. Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers in these sectors actively welcoming J-1 exchange visitors for risk and analytics roles.
Verify the 2-year home residency requirement early
Some J-1 participants are subject to a two-year home-country residency requirement upon program completion, determined by funding source and country of nationality. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer, since this affects any future H-1B visa or immigrant visa eligibility.
Confirm prevailing wage compliance with your host employer
Your host employer must pay J-1 Trainees at least the prevailing wage for your role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the applicable wage level for Risk Analyst positions in your target city before your training agreement is finalized.
Secure DS-2019 timing before accepting your start date
Your designated sponsor, not your host employer, issues the DS-2019 and controls the program start date. Sponsors like Cultural Vistas or AIPT typically need four to six weeks to process and issue the form after your training plan is approved, so build that window into your offer negotiation.
Risk Analyst J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Risk Analyst role?
It depends on your career stage. If you're a current student completing degree requirements, the J-1 Intern category applies. If you've already graduated and have at least one year of relevant work or study in finance, economics, or quantitative analysis, the J-1 Trainee category is the correct fit. Designated sponsors like Cultural Vistas and AIPT administer both categories for business and finance professionals.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa, the employer or someone else?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. The host employer provides the placement and pays your wage, but a designated sponsor issues the DS-2019 form, approves your training plan, and monitors program compliance throughout your stay. These are two separate relationships, and confusing them can delay your start date significantly.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 Risk Analysts?
Many financial services, insurance, and consulting firms host J-1 exchange visitors regularly, but they don't always advertise that status in job postings. Migrate Mate lets you filter for U.S. employers and roles that align with J-1 sponsorship, so you can target companies already familiar with the host employer obligations before you apply.
What goes into a J-1 training plan for a Risk Analyst position?
Your training plan, filed on Form DS-7002, must outline specific skills you'll develop, the methods used to teach them, and how each phase builds on the last. For Risk Analyst roles, this typically covers quantitative modeling techniques, regulatory reporting frameworks, and credit or market risk methodologies. Your host employer and designated sponsor both sign the form before your program begins.
Can the 2-year home residency requirement affect my options after the J-1 program ends?
Yes. If you're subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e), you must return to your home country for two years before changing to most other nonimmigrant statuses or applying for a green card. Whether it applies depends on your country of nationality, government funding sources, and your specific J-1 category. Your designated sponsor can confirm your status based on your DS-2019.