Senior MDR Analyst

Palo Alto Networks

. Own the complete investigation and response lifecycle of security alerts across customer environments .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $127,600 - $189,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the investigation and response lifecycle of security alerts, with a strong focus on analyzing telemetry data and collaborating with teams to enhance detection and response capabilities. Proficient in utilizing security tools and frameworks to mitigate cyber threats and ensure organizational protection.

Highest-signal resume keywords

5+ Years Of SOC ExperienceIncident Response ExpertiseHands-On Experience With EDRStrong Understanding Of Cyber ThreatsActive Security Certifications

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Hard Skills

Incident ResponseCyber Threat AnalysisPacket Capture AnalysisHost ForensicsMalicious Activity MitigationSecurity Tool UtilizationAttack Techniques UnderstandingRemediation TechniquesTelemetry AnalysisShift Operations Management

Soft Skills

Strong Interpersonal SkillsEffective Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Cortex XDRCortex XSOAREDR ToolsSIEM TechnologiesSOAR TechnologiesFirewall Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

CySA+CEH

Industry Keywords

MDRManaged Security ServicesSOCAPT OperationsIncident Response Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the complete investigation and response lifecycle of security alerts across customer environments
Analyze endpoint, network, identity, and cloud telemetry to identify and mitigate malicious activity
Document and communicate critical findings and remediation actions to customers and internal teams
Collaborate with MDR management on operational shift execution, technical enhancements, and workflow improvements
Partner with Threat Intelligence and Security Research teams to improve detection and response capabilities
Detect and respond to complex cyber incidents
Manage escalations and lead tactical shift operations using the Cortex Platform
Cover global time zones, including weekends, in a remote shift-based role

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 SIEM, packet capture analysis, host forensics, and EDR tools
Strong interpersonal skills with proven experience collaborating effectively with customers
Flexibility to work overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts in a 24x7 MDR operation
U.S. citizenship is required
Hands-on experience with Cortex XDR and/or Cortex XSOAR platforms preferred
Previous shift-based or overnight security operations experience preferred
Active security certifications such as CySA+, CEH, or similar credentials preferred
Prior experience in a dedicated SOC or Incident Response environment preferred
Applicants must not require immigration sponsorship; work visa sponsorship is unavailable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Restricted stock units may be included
Bonus may be included
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability or special need