MDR Analyst, Unit 42

Palo Alto Networks; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks seeks an experienced security operations professional to join Unit 42 in Canberra. The ideal candidate will follow established processes to analyze threat alerts from Cortex XDR and contribute to remediation efforts.

You will work with global customers, provide actionable insights to engineering and threat intelligence teams, and help shape the next generation of security products. This role emphasizes collaboration and in-person teamwork.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a multi-tier SOC/IR environment.
• Experience with EDR, SIEM, SOAR and firewall technologies.
• Strong knowledge of attack trends and vectors.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Experience with Malware Analysis or relevant military background is a plus.
• CEH / CompTIA CYSA+ certifications are a plus.
• Hands-on experience with Cortex XSOAR or Cortex XDR is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Join a new emerging team as 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 product, research, engineering and threat hunting teams to improve the products for all customers.
• Collaborate with Threat Intelligence teams to remediate and detect new threats.

Skills

SOC/IR experience

EDR

SIEM

SOAR

Firewall

Malware analysis

CEH/CYSA+

Cortex XSOAR/XDR

English communication

Tools

Cortex XSOAR

Cortex XDR

Job description

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.

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! We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real‑time problem‑solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Summary

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 [e-mail].
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.