# MDR Shift Analyst (Unit 42) - WEST COAST - REMOTE at Palo Alto Networks

- Company: Palo Alto Networks
- What the company does: Implement Zero Trust, Secure your Network, Cloud workloads, Hybrid Workforce, Leverage Threat Intelligence & Security Consulting. Cybersecurity Services & Education for CISO’s, Head of Infrastructure, Network Security Engineers, Cloud Architects & SOC Managers. Backed by Greylock, Sequoia and Felicis.
- Company website: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Analyst
- Location: Remote - USA - CA
- Work setup: Remote
- Posted: 2026-10-27
- Apply by: 2026-12-11
- Apply: https://paloaltonetworks.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/panwexternalcareers/job/Remote---USA---CA/MDR-Shift-Analyst_JR-021892?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/palo-alto-networks-mdr-shift-analyst-unit-42-west-coast-remote/

## About the role

Join the Unit 42 Managed Detection and Response (MDR) team as an MDR Shift Analyst, focused on overnight and weekend security operations. You'll monitor customer environments, investigate security alerts, and respond to cyber threats using technologies such as Cortex XDR. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking 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
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Cortex XDR and/or Cortex XSOAR experience
- Previous experience working shift-based or overnight security operations


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/palo-alto-networks-mdr-shift-analyst-unit-42-west-coast-remote/