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Risk Compliance Analyst roles in the U.S. typically qualify for J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern category, administered by a State Department-designated sponsor organization that issues your DS-2019. Host employers in banking, insurance, and corporate compliance regularly work with these sponsors to bring in internationally trained candidates.
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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 Compliance Analyst
Document your compliance credentials before applying
Gather transcripts, professional certifications (CRCM, CAMS, CIA), and reference letters that demonstrate field-specific training. Designated sponsors assess whether your background justifies a Trainee versus Intern categorization, so credentialing gaps slow approval.
Target host employers with active compliance functions
Financial institutions, fintechs, and insurance carriers with dedicated second-line risk teams are most likely to structure formal training plans. Search for roles that list SOX, BSA, or AML compliance explicitly, which signals an established program rather than a general business hire.
Find J-1 compatible risk roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter for Risk Compliance Analyst positions at U.S. employers whose hiring history aligns with exchange visitor programs, so you spend time on realistic targets rather than employers unfamiliar with the DS-2019 process.
Clarify the training plan requirement early in interviews
A J-1 Trainee placement requires a detailed Training Plan (DS-7002) co-signed by you, the host employer, and the designated sponsor. Raise this in a second-round conversation so hiring managers understand the paperwork obligation before extending an offer.
Verify whether your role triggers the home residency requirement
Some J-1 participants funded by their home government or whose skill is on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List must return home for two years after completing the program. Confirm this with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer, as it affects any future H-1B visa or green card path.
Align your program dates with the employer's fiscal compliance cycle
Risk teams run intensive work around year-end audits and regulatory reporting periods. Proposing a start date that captures one full reporting cycle strengthens your training plan narrative and gives the designated sponsor clearer justification for approving the placement.
Risk Compliance Analyst J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Risk Compliance Analyst role?
Most Risk Compliance Analyst placements fall under the Trainee category if you have a degree plus at least one year of relevant experience, or the Intern category if you are currently enrolled in a degree program. The Trainee category is more common because compliance work typically requires demonstrated professional grounding. A State Department-designated sponsor organization evaluates your background and assigns the appropriate category before issuing your DS-2019.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa, the employer or someone else?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas, IIE, or AIPT, not your employer. Your employer is the host organization. The designated sponsor issues the DS-2019 form, monitors your program compliance, and co-signs your DS-7002 training plan. The employer provides the placement and the structured training environment but does not hold the sponsorship designation itself.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 Risk Compliance Analyst?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Risk Compliance Analyst positions at employers whose hiring patterns are compatible with exchange visitor program requirements. Because J-1 hosting involves training plan documentation and sponsor coordination, targeting employers already familiar with the process saves significant time. Regulated industries, including banking, insurance, and asset management, are the most consistent hosts for compliance-focused J-1 placements.
Does a Risk Compliance Analyst placement trigger the two-year home residency requirement?
It depends on two factors: whether your home country government financed your exchange program, and whether your specific skill set appears on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List. Many compliance professionals from countries with high regulatory demand for risk expertise are subject to this requirement. Your designated sponsor reviews your DS-2019 application and will note a Section 212(e) obligation if it applies, before you begin your program.
What does the DS-7002 training plan need to include for a compliance role?
The DS-7002 must outline specific learning objectives tied to compliance functions, such as regulatory reporting, internal audit support, AML transaction monitoring, or risk control testing. It should break the program into phases with measurable goals and list the supervision structure. Vague plans describing general office work are routinely rejected by designated sponsors. Your host employer's compliance or legal department typically drafts this document in coordination with the designated sponsor.