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Senior Network Engineer

Omaha, NE · Hybrid

$108K - $169K/yr

One CCNA, CCNP, PCNSA, PCNSE certifications preferred * Orion Industry Certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment. * Minimum of 7 years of direct combined network engineering and ...

$108K - $169K/yr

One CCNA, CCNP, PCNSA, PCNSE certifications preferred. * Orion Industry Certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment. * Minimum of 7 years of direct combined network engineering and ...

Senior Network Engineer

Omaha, NE · On-site

$108K - $169K/yr

One CCNA, CCNP, PCNSA, PCNSE certifications preferred * Orion Industry Certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment. * Minimum of 7 years of direct combined network engineering and ...

Network Security Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$123K - $168K/yr

... PCNSA, PCCSA as an example. • The role of the EEC is to help our customer securely implement our products and become a consultant or Trusted Advisor in feature adoption as well as expansion. • ...

Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA); and Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA). Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewall Engineer and/or Palo Alto Networks Certified ...

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How much do pcnsa jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for pcnsa in the United States is $26.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $30.77 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.

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IT Network Engineer

Columbia, SC • On-site

Datasoft Technologies, Inc.
IT Services • 11 - 50 employees

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago


Job description

IT Network Engineer - Consultant
Location: Columbia, SC- Hybrid
Work Location: Hybrid (2 days in office, 3 days remote).

Closing Date & Time: 07/28/2026 5:00 PM
Duration: 12 Months from projected start date
Max Submissions per Vendor: 2
The State of South Carolina is looking for a Network Engineer - Consultant (Senior Palo Alto Cloud Engineer)
Why is this position open: New position - The Sr. Palo Alto Cloud Engineer will collaborate with Product Owners, Applications Owners, Network and Security teams to design and deliver optimal solutions for large-scale app and infrastructure cloud solutions. This is not a developer role. This position requires demonstrated proficiency in Palo Alto cloud firewalls with a similar level of expertise in cloud architecture and design.
Candidate Location: Candidate MUST be a NC, GA, SC resident and willing to relocate to SC prior to starting the role at their own expense. (Preference for resources local to South Carolina at the time of submission).
Required Skills
Education
  • College Degree or 10+ years of experience as a Palo Alto Cloud Engineer
Certification
  • Holds one of the following certifications: Palo Alto, AWS, or Azure certification
Skills
  • 10 years’ experience in network security and engineering
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, scaling, upgrading, troubleshooting, and optimizing Palo Alto VM-Series firewalls in both AWS and Azure cloud environments
  • Experience with Panorama management, security policy design, threat prevention tuning, and log analysis required
  • Must demonstrate ability to architect zero-trust controls using Palo Alto technology
  • 5 years’ experience in deploying, configuring, and maintaining BIG-IP F5 LTM
Preferred Skills
Certifications
  • PCNSA, PCNSE
  • SC100 - Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect
  • AWS Certified Cloud Solutions Architect
Skills
  • Palo Alto Firewalls
  • INFOBLOX DDI
  • F5 LTM/ASM/I-RULES
  • FORESCOUT
  • OPSWAT METADEFENDER/ICAP
  • Prisma Cloud
  • Cisco Umbrella
Scope of the Project
The Sr. Palo Alto Cloud Engineer will collaborate with Product Owners, Applications Owners, Network and Security teams to design and deliver optimal solutions for large-scale app and infrastructure cloud solutions. Candidates should possess proficiency in both public and hybrid cloud models. Exceptional consulting skills and the ability to clearly derive desired states from customer requests are essential. The role also requires the ability to work with delivery teams. Importantly, this role is hands-on in delivery, requiring active involvement in the implementation and execution of security solutions. This is not a developer role.
This position requires demonstrated proficiency in Palo Alto cloud firewalls with a similar level of expertise in cloud architecture and design.
Position: Senior Palo Alto Cloud Engineer
Daily Duties / Responsibilities
  • Design and deploy highly available, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure with a focus on AWS and Azure Cloud.
  • Manage and deploy VM-Series Palo Alto firewalls in Azure and AWS cloud.
  • Manage and deploy F5 BIG-IP LTM and ASM in Azure and AWS cloud.
  • Analyze and resolve configuration issues in development, test, and production environments.
  • Familiar with major security compliance frameworks and building effective monitoring, logging, and auditing of production systems to ensure compliance with mandated compliance policies (e.g., ARC-AMP (formerly known as MARS-E), NIST, HIPAA, PII, SOX, PCI, CMMC, CUI, etc.).
  • Experience implementing secure (zero trust) infrastructure in cloud.
  • Security experience with state and local government customers.
Required Skills (Rank in Order of Importance)
  • 10 years’ experience in network security and engineering.
  • Minimum 5 years hands-on experience designing, deploying, scaling, upgrading, troubleshooting, and optimizing Palo Alto VM-Series firewalls in both AWS and Azure cloud environments.
  • Experience with Panorama management, security policy design, threat prevention tuning, and log analysis required.
  • Must demonstrate ability to architect zero-trust controls using Palo Alto technology.
  • 5 years’ experience in deploying, configuring, and maintaining BIG-IP F5 LTM.
Preferred Skills (Rank in Order of Importance)
  • Palo Alto Firewalls
  • F5 LTM
  • F5 ASM
  • F5 I-RULES
  • INFOBLOX DDI
  • FORESCOUT
  • OPSWAT METADEFENDER/ICAP
  • BIG-IP F5 XC
  • Prisma Cloud
  • Cisco Umbrella
Preferred Certifications
  • PCNSA, PCNSE
  • SC100 - Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect
  • AWS Certified Cloud Solutions Architect
Required Education
  • College Degree or 10+ years of equivalent experience as a Palo Alto Cloud Engineer
  • Must hold Palo Alto, AWS, or Azure certification
Additional Skills / Duties
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Self-starter.
  • Explicit experience in Panorama templates and device groups, Global Protect in cloud, and high availability VPN/traffic routing on VM-Series.
  • Experience designing and maintaining infrastructure in AWS/Azure.
  • Cloud security design, operations, and automation experience.
  • Documentation of security tools, deployment configuration, incident reports, etc.

This About our Company DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting
services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff
augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services.
Our team member benefits include:
Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off
(PTO)
Medical/Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short Term/Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
401 (K)