MDR Analyst, Unit 42

Palo Alto Networks; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks in Melbourne is seeking a skilled SOC Analyst to analyze threat alerts from Cortex XDR and follow established incident response processes. You will be a creative thinker who takes pride in solving tough problems and communicating findings clearly.

The role involves joining Unit 42, working with global customers, and coordinating remediation with product, research and engineering teams to strengthen security across our client base.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a multi tiered SOC/IR
• Excellent written and oral communication in English
• Hands-on experience with Cortex XSOAR or Cortex XDR is an advantage
• CEH / CompTIA CYSA+ certifications are an advantage

Responsibilities

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

Skills

English communication

SOC/IR experience

Education

CEH / CompTIA CYSA+ (adv)

Tools

Cortex XSOAR

Cortex XDR

EDR

SIEM

SOAR

FW

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

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.