MDR Shift Analyst

Palo Alto Networks

MDR Shift Analyst for Unit 42, monitoring and responding to cybersecurity incidents. Utilizing technologies like Cortex XDR for security operations during overnight and weekend shifts.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $104,500 - $169,125 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Communicate findings and remediation recommendations to customers and internal teams
Document investigations, response actions, and incident outcomes
Partner with Threat Intelligence, Threat Hunting, and Security Research teams to improve detections and response capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of SOC, Incident Response, MDR, or Managed Security Services experience
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
Preferred: Cortex XDR and/or Cortex XSOAR experience
Previous experience working shift-based or overnight security operations
CySA+, CEH, or similar security certifications
MDR, managed security, military cyber, or intelligence experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee benefits may include restricted stock units and a bonus.

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Hard Skills & Tools

incident responsesecurity operations center (SOC)malicious activity analysiscyber threat analysisattack techniquesEDRSIEMSOARfirewall technologiesincident response processes

Soft Skills

communication skillswritten communicationverbal communication

Certifications

CySA+CEH