Customer Focus Analyst – Weekend Shifter (Unit 42) at Palo Alto Networks

Tel-Aviv, Tel-Aviv District, Israel -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Communication, Technical Support, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, EDR, SIEM, SOAR, XDR, Incident Reports, Security Findings, Onboarding, Cortex XDR, Cortex XSOAR, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Technical Guidance

Industry

Computer and Network Security

Description

Company Description Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place. Who We Are We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes. Job Description The Team Unit 42 is the global threat intelligence team at Palo Alto Networks. We believe threat intelligence should be shared and available to all within the industry. We deliver high-quality, in-depth research on adversaries, malware families, and attack campaigns. Our analysts uncover and document adversary behaviors and then share playbooks that give insight into the various tools, techniques, and procedures threat actors execute to compromise organizations. If you’re looking for a career with access to the brightest minds in cybersecurity, you’ve found it. We have a hunger for researching, hunting out the world’s newest threats and sharing them with our industry to make the digital world a safer place. You will be part of a growing, passionate, and dynamic team with an opportunity to work on challenging and exciting projects — centered on what we believe is one of the most significant mission statements in the world. We also strive to be the most people-centric company ever! That means we’re constantly working to make your experience amazing, and you are part of the team breaking boundaries of what the workplace can be! Job Summary Unit 42’s Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service is growing fast, and we’re building a customer-centric team that blends technical expertise with direct customer engagement. As a Customer Focus Analyst, you’ll act as the front line of communication between our MDR analysts and our customers, helping bridge the gap between incident response and customer understanding. You’ll not only support investigations and incident triage, but also help onboard customers, answer technical questions about reports, alerts, and the service, and manage ongoing communications to ensure clarity, alignment, and satisfaction. This role is ideal for someone who is technical at their core, but enjoys customer interactions, driving clarity, and ensuring our partners feel confident and supported in their cybersecurity journey. Key Responsibilities Be part of a customer-focused sub-function of the Unit 42 MDR team, dedicated to proactive communication and technical guidance Support onboarding activities for new customers Monitor incoming communication from customers (e.g., via email, comments), triage and route issues as needed, and answer technical questions around reports, alerts, and recommendations Collaborate with MDR analysts to ensure the customer’s technical questions about incidents or threats are fully addressed Own the customer communication lifecycle during ongoing incidents — ensure timely updates, clarity, and alignment on next steps Help drive consistency and quality in how incidents and threat intelligence are communicated externally Escalate and advocate for customer issues internally across Product, Engineering, and the broader Unit 42 team Qualifications Preferred Qualifications 1+ years of experience in a customer-facing cybersecurity role such as professional services, customer success, or customer support — must, Tier 1/2 SOC analyst experience Hands-on experience with tools such as EDR, SIEM, SOAR, or XDR Strong customer communication skills — verbal and written — with the ability to explain complex technical details clearly Experience reviewing, drafting, or presenting incident reports and security findings Familiarity with Cortex XDR or Cortex XSOAR Experience onboarding new security services or clients Scheduling & Availability This role includes participation in our weekend coverage rotation supporting global MDR operations: 3 weekends per month Tuesday - Saturday schedule) 1 week per month with a Monday– Friday schedule May require evening and night shifts aligned to operational needs Additional Information Our Commitment We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at [email protected]. Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Responsibilities

As a Customer Focus Analyst, you will support investigations and incident triage while helping onboard customers and managing ongoing communications. You will ensure clarity and satisfaction in customer interactions regarding cybersecurity incidents.