# Senior MDR Analyst (Unit 42) 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: Senior
- Location: Burbank, United States of America
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-28
- Apply by: 2026-11-12
- Apply: https://paloaltonetworks.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/panwexternalcareers/job/Burbank-United-States-of-America/Senior-MDR-Analyst--Unit-42-_JR-023008?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/palo-alto-networks-senior-mdr-analyst-unit-42/

## About the role

Join our elite Unit 42 team as a Senior Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Analyst to deliver top-tier security to global customers. In this critical role, you will detect and respond to complex cyber incidents, manage escalations, and lead tactical shift operations. We seek a proactive problem-solver who excels at analyzing threats using our Cortex Platform. This is a dynamic, remote, shift-based position covering global time zones, including weekends. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 5+ 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
- Working knowledge of APT operations and the attack cycle, including propagation and lateral movement
- Understanding of organizational cyber protection, security tools, and leveraged remediation techniques
- Experience with investigative technologies such as SIEM, packet capture analysis, host forensics, and EDR tools


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