Managed Detection & Response (MDR) Analyst

Full Time

Palo Alto Networks

Job Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: To Be Confirmed
Department: Security Operations Center (SOC)
Role: Managed Detection & Response (MDR) Analyst

Job Overview

We are looking for a Managed Detection & Response (MDR) Analyst to join our Security Operations Center (SOC) team.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in threat detection, threat hunting, incident response, and security investigation, with a strong understanding of modern enterprise attack techniques.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor and investigate security alerts across enterprise environments.
  • Perform threat hunting to identify suspicious activities and potential threats.
  • Analyze and investigate complex cyber attacks and security incidents.
  • Conduct incident response activities and support containment and remediation.
  • Analyze security events using SIEM, EDR, and XDR platforms.
  • Apply the MITRE ATT&CK framework to threat detection and investigation.
  • Investigate endpoint and system-level activity using knowledge of OS internals.
  • Identify attack techniques, indicators of compromise, and potential security threats.
  • Document investigation findings and security incidents.
  • Collaborate with SOC and cybersecurity teams to improve detection and response capabilities.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience working in a SOC or MDR environment.
  • Hands-on experience with EDR/XDR platforms.
  • Practical experience with SIEM platforms.
  • Strong understanding of threat hunting and incident response.
  • Good knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
  • Understanding of operating system internals.
  • Strong analytical and investigation skills.
  • Ability to analyze complex security incidents and determine appropriate response actions.

Preferred Candidate Profile

Candidates who are passionate about cybersecurity, enjoy investigating sophisticated attacks, and want to work in a security operations environment are encouraged to apply.

Key Skills

MDR | SOC | SIEM | EDR | XDR | Threat Hunting | Incident Response | MITRE ATT&CK | Security Operations | OS Internals | Threat Detection

Application

Interested candidates can apply through the WCIT Jobs portal.

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