MDR Analyst, Unit 42
paloaltonetworks
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MDR Analyst, Unit 42
paloaltonetworks· Palo Alto Networks (Australia) Pty Ltd
About this role
Our Mission
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. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.
Who We Are
In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!
This role is remote, but distance is no barrier to impact. Our hybrid teams collaborate across geographies to solve big problems, stay close to our customers, and grow together. You will be part of a culture that values trust, accountability, and shared success where your work truly matters.Job Summary
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.
The ideal candidate is a quick learner and good communicator who will be able to follow established processes for analyzing threat alerts that fire from our Cortex XDR. The candidate should be a creative thinker who takes pride in solving tough problems.
Your Impact
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
Qualifications
Your Experience
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
Qualifications
Our Commitment
We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.
Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, this MDR Analyst, Unit 42 position at paloaltonetworks is remote, with team members based in 4 Locations, Office - Australia - Brisbane, Office - Australia - Canberra, Office - Australia - Melbourne, Remote - Australia - NSW. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
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MDR Analyst, Unit 42
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