Night-Shift MDR Analyst (Remote Security Ops)

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.; Burbank (CA); Remote; USD 104,500 - 169,125; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restricted stock units

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is looking for an MDR Shift Analyst to join their Unit 42 Managed Detection and Response team. This remote role focuses on overnight security operations to monitor customer environments and respond to cyber threats.

Key responsibilities include investigating security alerts and communicating findings to customers. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in SOC or incident response, with communication skills and familiarity with EDR technologies. The position offers competitive compensation and requires flexibility for overnight shifts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in SOC, Incident Response, MDR, or Managed Security Services.
• Hands-on experience with EDR, SIEM, SOAR, and firewall technologies.
• Strong understanding of cyber threats, attack techniques, and incident response processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate security alerts across customer environments.
• Triage, investigate, and respond to security incidents from detection through resolution.
• Analyze endpoint, network, and log data to identify malicious activity.
• Document investigations, response actions, and incident outcomes.

Skills

SOC experience

Incident Response

EDR tools

SIEM technologies

Communication skills

Tools

Cortex XDR

Firewalls

Job description

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is looking for an MDR Shift Analyst to join their Unit 42 Managed Detection and Response team. This remote role focuses on overnight security operations to monitor customer environments and respond to cyber threats.

Key responsibilities include investigating security alerts and communicating findings to customers. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in SOC or incident response, with communication skills and familiarity with EDR technologies. The position offers competitive compensation and requires flexibility for overnight shifts.