MDR Analyst, Unit 42

@ Palo Alto Networks

Company Description

At Palo Alto Networks, our mission is to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. We challenge the status quo with innovative ideas, collaboration, and defined values. We offer supportive developmental programs, FLEXBenefits, and a culture of inclusion.

Who We Are

We are relentless in protecting our customers and value each unique contribution. We work fast, learn continuously and foster in-person collaboration complemented by flexible arrangements.

Job Description

As the MDR Analyst on our Unit 42 MDR team, you will be responsible for security monitoring, threat hunting, and incident response for our global customers. You will detect and respond to cyber incidents using Cortex XDR and work with various teams to remediate threats.

Your Impact

• Join an emerging team within Unit 42.
• Own incident lifecycle from detection to remediation.
• Provide feedback to product, research, and engineering teams.
• Collaborate with Security Research, Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting teams.
• Flexibility in shift timings with occasional night shifts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in multi-tiered SOC/IR environments.
• Experience with EDR, SIEM, SOAR, and FW technologies.
• Familiarity with attack trends and vectors.
• Excellent written and oral communication in English.
• Background in Malware Analysis or military experience is an advantage.
• Certifications such as CEH / CompTIA CYSA+ are a plus.
• Hands-on experience with Cortex XSOAR or Cortex XDR is beneficial.

Team and Commitment

Your team will focus on identifying sophisticated attacks via the Cortex product suite and unique methodologies. Palo Alto Networks is committed to diversity, inclusion, and reasonable accommodations as per EEO guidelines.

Key skills/competency

• MDR
• Cortex XDR
• Cybersecurity
• Threat Hunting
• Incident Response
• SOC
• EDR
• SIEM
• Communication
• Collaboration