Palo Alto Networks
MDR Shift Analyst (Unit 42) - WEST COAST - REMOTE
$105K–$170K
Remote - USA - CA · Yes · Full-time · Posted Oct 27, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years; SOC, Incident Response, MDR, or Managed Security Services.
- Visa sponsorship
- Will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
About the job
Monitors customer environments, investigates and responds to security incidents, and documents findings as part of Unit 42’s 24x7 MDR operation.
What you'll do
- Monitor customer environments and investigate alerts and incidents through resolution.
- Analyze endpoint, network, and log data; communicate findings and remediation recommendations.
- Document investigations and partner with threat intelligence, hunting, and research teams to improve detections and response.
What they ask for
- 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.
- Must currently reside on the West Coast (PST time zone); flexibility for day, weekend, and holiday shifts is required.
Nice to have
- Cortex XDR and/or Cortex XSOAR experience; prior shift-based or overnight security operations experience.
- CySA+, CEH, or similar security certifications; MDR, managed security, military cyber, or intelligence experience.
Pay
$105,400.00 - $170,500.00/yr (USD; base salary)
Tools
Cortex XDR, Cortex XSOAR, EDR, SIEM, SOAR
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