MDR Analyst: Threat Response & XDR Expert

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is looking for a skilled cybersecurity professional to join our Unit 42 team. The ideal candidate will analyze threat alerts, follow established processes, and creatively solve complex security problems in a collaborative environment.

You will work with global customers to detect, remediate and prevent emerging threats. The role requires 3+ years in a multi-tier SOC/IR, experience with EDR/SIEM/SOAR, familiarity with attack vectors, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a multi tiered SOC/IR.
• Experience with EDR, SIEM, SOAR, FW.
• Familiar with attack trends and vectors.
• Excellent written and oral communication in English.
• Malware analysis experience or related military background is advantageous.
• CEH / CompTIA CYSA+ certifications are advantageous.
• Hands-on Cortex XSOAR or Cortex XDR is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Join a new emerging team that will be part of Palo Alto’s Unit 42, collaborating with global customers.
• Own an incident lifecycle from outbreak to full remediation.
• Provide critical feedback to product, research and engineering teams to improve security products.
• Collaborate with Security Research, Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting teams to remediate and detect threats.

Skills

SOC/IR experience

EDR

SIEM

Threat intelligence

Threat hunting

English communication

Tools

Cortex XSOAR

Cortex XDR

EDR

SIEM

SOAR

FW

Job description

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is looking for a skilled cybersecurity professional to join our Unit 42 team. The ideal candidate will analyze threat alerts, follow established processes, and creatively solve complex security problems in a collaborative environment.

You will work with global customers to detect, remediate and prevent emerging threats. The role requires 3+ years in a multi-tier SOC/IR, experience with EDR/SIEM/SOAR, familiarity with attack vectors, and strong English communication.