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Pcnsa Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

Senior Network Engineer

Nashville, TN · On-site

$100 - $130/hr

Palo Alto (PCNSA, PCNSE) * F5 (CA, CTS) * Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP) * Experience with SD‑WAN technologies. * Familiarity with zero‑trust architectures and modern security frameworks.

Senior Network Engineer

Nashville, TN · Hybrid

$100K - $137K/yr

Palo Alto (PCNSA, PCNSE) * F5 (CA, CTS) * Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP) * Experience with SDWAN technologies. * Familiarity with zerotrust architectures and modern security frameworks.

Senior Network Engineer

Nashville, TN · Hybrid

$100K - $137K/yr

Palo Alto (PCNSA, PCNSE) * F5 (CA, CTS) * Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP) * Experience with SDWAN technologies. * Familiarity with zerotrust architectures and modern security frameworks.

Senior Network Engineer

Nashville, TN · On-site

$100K - $137K/yr

Palo Alto (PCNSA, PCNSE) * F5 (CA, CTS) * Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP) * Experience with SD-WAN technologies. * Familiarity with zero-trust architectures and modern security frameworks.

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How much do pcnsa jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for pcnsa in Tennessee is $26.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.29 and $31.06 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a PCNSA?

A PCNSA (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator) job involves managing, configuring, and troubleshooting Palo Alto Networks' next-generation firewalls to ensure network security. Professionals in this role monitor traffic, implement security policies, and respond to threats to protect organizational data. They often work as network security administrators, engineers, or analysts in IT and cybersecurity teams. Certification demonstrates expertise in firewall management and network security best practices.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the PCNSA position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA), you need a solid understanding of network security concepts, firewall management, and familiarity with the Palo Alto Networks platform. Experience with security incident response tools, network monitoring systems, and holding the PCNSA certification are typically required. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are valuable traits that set exceptional professionals apart. These skills and attributes are essential to ensure secure, resilient network infrastructures and to mitigate cybersecurity threats efficiently.

What are some common challenges faced by a PCNSA in day-to-day operations?

A PCNSA often encounters challenges such as staying up-to-date with rapidly evolving cybersecurity threats, accurately configuring complex firewall rules, and ensuring compliance with security policies. You may also need to respond quickly to incidents, troubleshoot network connectivity issues, and coordinate closely with IT and security teams. These tasks require a proactive approach and continuous learning, but they offer valuable experience in protecting organizations against sophisticated cyberattacks. If you enjoy dynamic work environments and problem-solving in real time, this role can be both challenging and highly rewarding.

What are the most commonly searched types of Pcnsa jobs in Tennessee?

The most popular types of Pcnsa jobs in Tennessee are:

What cities in Tennessee are hiring for Pcnsa jobs?

Cities in Tennessee with the most Pcnsa job openings:

Infographic showing various Pcnsa job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 62% Physical, 18% Hybrid, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,303 per year, or $26.6 per hour.

Senior Network Engineer

HireRight

Nashville, TN • On-site

$100 - $130/hr

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Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Edge Network Engineer to design, secure, and optimize our enterprise edge networking environment across both on‑premise and cloud platforms. This hybrid role, based in Nashville, TN, is ideal for a seasoned engineer with deep expertise in Palo Alto firewalls, F5 load balancing, and modern cloud networking solutions.

Responsibilities Edge Network Architecture & Engineering
  • Design, implement, and maintain secure edge network architectures supporting on‑prem and cloud workloads.
  • Engineer and support Palo Alto Networks firewalls, Panorama, GlobalProtect, and advanced security services (App‑ID, Threat Prevention, URL Filtering).
  • Manage and optimize F5 BIG‑IP platforms including LTM, GTM/DNS, ASM, and APM modules.
Cloud Networking & Hybrid Connectivity
  • Architect and support cloud networking solutions across AWS, Azure, or GCP (VPCs, VNets, Transit Gateways, VPNs, firewalls, load balancers).
  • Implement secure hybrid connectivity solutions such as site‑to‑site VPNs, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, or SD‑WAN.
  • Ensure consistent security and routing policies across multi‑cloud and on‑prem environments.
Security, Performance & Operations
  • Develop and enforce network security standards, segmentation strategies, and zero‑trust principles.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot complex network, firewall, and load‑balancing issues.
  • Conduct performance tuning, capacity planning, and root‑cause analysis.
  • Automate network operations using scripting or infrastructure‑as‑code tools (Python, Ansible, Terraform).
Collaboration & Leadership
  • Partner with security, cloud, infrastructure, and application teams to support enterprise initiatives.
  • Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and escalation support for junior engineers.
  • Participate in on‑call rotation and support critical incident response.
Qualifications
  • 7+ years of hands‑on experience in enterprise network engineering.
  • Strong expertise with Palo Alto Networks firewalls and security platforms.
  • Hands‑on experience with F5 BIG‑IP load balancers (LTM, GTM, ASM, APM).
  • Experience designing and supporting cloud networking in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Deep understanding of routing, switching, DNS, SSL/TLS, and network security principles.
  • Proficiency with automation and scripting for network operations.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills in large‑scale, mission‑critical environments.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Industry certifications such as:
    • Palo Alto (PCNSA, PCNSE)
    • F5 (CA, CTS)
    • Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Experience with SD‑WAN technologies.
  • Familiarity with zero‑trust architectures and modern security frameworks.
  • Experience supporting containerized or microservices environments.
What do we offer

In exchange for your expertise, HireRight offers an excellent employee benefit package which includes:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Paid Life/AD&D Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401K
  • Generous Vacation and Sick Program
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Business Casual Attire
  • Generous Referral Program
  • Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • And much more!

HireRight, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disabilities

HireRight does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of HireRight and HireRight will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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