Our Mission
At Palo Alto Networks, we are dedicated to being the cybersecurity partner of choice, safeguarding our digital way of life. We envision a world where each day is safer and more secure than the last. We challenge the status quo and are searching for innovators passionate about shaping the future of cybersecurity.
Who We Are
This remote position connects you with a diverse team focused on impactful collaboration, problem-solving, and customer engagement. You’ll thrive in a culture that values trust, accountability, and collective success, where your contributions genuinely matter.
Your Career
This is a Shift Position where you will be expected to work weekends. Shift hours will cover US, EMEA, and APAC time zones. Join the Unit 42 MDR team as a motivated problem solver. Our mission involves internal security monitoring, threat hunting, and incident response for our customers. As a MDR Analyst, your key responsibility will be detecting and responding to cyber incidents that may impact customers' internal operations.
The ideal candidate is a quick learner with strong communication skills, able to adhere to established processes for analyzing alerts from our Cortex XDR. We value creativity and diligence in tackling challenging problems.
Your Impact
• Become an integral part of the emerging Unit 42 team at Palo Alto Networks, collaborating closely with global customers to provide superior security solutions.
• Oversee the incident lifecycle, ensuring effective management from outbreak to complete remediation.
• Contribute valuable feedback to research, product development, and threat hunting teams to enhance the security products utilized company-wide.
• Collaborate closely with Security Research, Threat Intelligence, and Threat Hunting teams to identify and address new and emerging threats.
Your Experience
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a multi-tiered SOC/IR environment is essential.
• Familiarity with technologies such as EDR, SIEM, SOAR, and firewalls is required.
• An understanding of attack trends and vulnerabilities is crucial.
• Excellent proficiency in written and oral communication in English is required.
• Experience with Malware Analysis is an advantage.
• Certifications such as CEH or CompTIA CYSA+ will be viewed positively.
• Hands-on experience with Cortex XSOAR or Cortex XDR is a plus.
The Team
Unit 42 is Palo Alto Networks' global threat intelligence team, committed to sharing high-quality research on adversaries, malware, and attack campaigns. Our analysts provide insight into adversary behaviors, ensuring valuable intelligence is accessible to the industry to enhance organizational security.
If you're eager to collaborate with top cybersecurity experts on significant challenges, you've found your place. Join us as we explore, identify, and share insights on emerging threats, fostering a safer digital world. Be part of an innovative, dynamic, and passionate team committed to an impactful mission.
Our Commitment
We are dedicated to driving innovation through diverse teams. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.
Please be aware that this role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
