[Hiring] MDR Analyst, Unit 42 @Palo Alto Networks

Role Description

We are seeking a driven problem solver to join our Unit 42 MDR team. Our team is responsible for customers internal security monitoring, threat hunting and incident response. As a MDR Analyst, we will rely on you to detect and respond to cyber incidents facing customers’ internal business.

• Join a new emerging team who is going to be part of Palo Alto’s Unit 42, working closely with global customers providing the best security in the market
• Own an incident lifecycle from outbreak to full remediation
• Provide critical feedback to the different product, research and engineering and threat hunting teams to help improve the products for the entire Palo Alto Networks’ customer base
• Work closely with Security Research, Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting teams to remediate and detect new emerging threats
• This position requires flexibility to work primarily during morning and afternoon hours; however, occasional night shifts may be required depending on business demands

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a multi-tiered SOC/IR is a must
• Experienced with Technologies such as EDR, SIEM, SOAR, FW
• A well-established familiarity with attack trends and vectors
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Some degree of Malware Analysis or equivalent military experience - An advantage
• CEH / CompTIA CYSA+ certifications - An advantage
• Hands-on experience with Cortex XSOAR or Cortex XDR - An advantage

Company Description

At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking.

• We must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry
• Defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion
• Weave AI into the fabric of everything we do
• Culture that values trust, accountability, and shared success