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MDR Analyst, Unit 42

Palo Alto Networks


Job Location:

Sydney - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 12 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 9 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks were united by a shared missionto 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 youre ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are youre 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. Thats why most of our teams work from the office full time with flexibility when its needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving stronger relationships and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Summary

We are seeking a driven problem solver to join our Unit 42 MDR team. Our team is responsible for customers internal security monitoring threat hunting and incident response. As a MDR Analyst we will rely on you to detect and respond to cyber incidents facing customers internal business.

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 Altos 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

  • This position requires flexibility to work primarily during morning and afternoon hours however occasional night shifts may be required depending on business demands

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

Were trailblazers that dream big take risks and challenge cybersecuritys status quo. Its simple: we cant 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 .

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.

Required Experience:

IC


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