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Trioptus

Network Security Engineer

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$103K - $141K/yr

Palo Alto PCNSA or PCNSE, and Cisco CCNA Enterprise or CCNA Security. Preferred Qualifications: * 10 years of IT networking and network security experience. * Associate degree in IT-related field.

Oraapps Inc

System Administrator II

Raleigh, NC · On-site

... PCNSE, F5 CA/CE, or Network+. Soft Skills: • Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking. • Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Ability to work ...

Jobtailor

NY · On-site

$102K - $140K/yr

Azure Security Engineer Associate, PCNSE, AWS Certified Security - Specialty, or CISSP are desired * Experience with hybrid cloud environments and multi-cloud security architectures is desired

Jobtailor

NY · On-site

Azure Security Engineer Associate, PCNSE, AWS Certified Security - Specialty, or CISSP (Desired) * Experience with hybrid cloud environments and multi-cloud security architectures (Desired)

Noblesoft Technologies

Network Security Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$122K - $167K/yr

Palo Alto Networks (PCNSE preferred), Cisco Firepower/ASA, Fortinet FortiGate, or Check Point * Proficiency with SIEM platforms: Splunk (SPLK-1002/3002 preferred), IBM QRadar, or Microsoft Sentinel

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for pcnse in the United States is $20.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $21.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a PCNSE?

A PCNSE (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer) job involves designing, deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting Palo Alto Networks security solutions. Professionals in this role ensure network security by managing firewalls, security policies, and threat prevention mechanisms. They typically work in cybersecurity teams to protect organizational infrastructure from cyber threats. This role is suited for network security engineers, administrators, and consultants specializing in Palo Alto Networks technologies.

What does a PCNSE do?

As a PCNSE, your daily responsibilities may include monitoring network traffic, analyzing security alerts, maintaining and upgrading Palo Alto firewalls, and responding to potential threats or incidents. You’ll often collaborate with IT teams to design and implement security policies, troubleshoot network issues, and ensure compliance with organizational standards. Regularly reviewing logs, updating threat signatures, and conducting vulnerability assessments are also common tasks. This hands-on work ensures the organization’s network remains secure and resilient against evolving cyber threats.

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

To thrive as a PCNSE (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer), you need deep expertise in firewall administration, network security protocols, and hands-on experience configuring Palo Alto Networks solutions. Strong familiarity with Panorama, threat prevention, VPN technologies, and possession of the official PCNSE certification are essential. Analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and effective communication are important soft skills for this role. These capabilities ensure robust security architecture, efficient incident response, and collaborative teamwork in protecting organizational assets.

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Palo Alto Firewall Engineer / SME (PCNSE)

Springfield, VA • On-site

RISA
11 - 50 employees
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$117K - $128K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Palo Alto Firewall Engineer / SME (PCNSE)

Location: Springfield, VA - on site

Time Type: Full time, Exempt

Clearance Required to Start: Active TS/SCI (U.S. citizenship required)

Additional Requirement: Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government polygraph

Travel: Up to 15%, local and CONUS

Salary Range: $117,000 – $128,000

Own the Palo Alto estate - legacy iron through Prisma and Panorama.

RISA is hiring a Palo Alto SME to be the focal point for every Palo Alto task, operation, and project on the Network Security Services team supporting an Intelligence Community customer. The work spans both ends of the estate: PA-3000 and PA-5000 hardware refreshes and legacy CLI on one side, Prisma Access, VM-Series, and Cortex on the other. You will talk to the owner here, not a recruiting queue.

What You Will Do
  • Serve as the lead technical authority for administering, configuring, and troubleshooting Palo Alto NGFWs across a hybrid enterprise.
  • Lead the design, analysis, testing, and implementation of secure network architectures on the Palo Alto stack.
  • Manage the full hardware and software lifecycle, including complex refreshes and PAN-OS upgrades on legacy platforms.
  • Run Panorama for centralized policy management across a fleet of physical and virtual firewalls.
  • Configure master-level security profiles - App-ID, User-ID, Content-ID, SSL Decryption, and WildFire.
  • Own configuration management processes and SOPs for all Palo Alto platforms.
  • Mentor junior engineers and act as the escalation point for complex troubleshooting.
  • Liaise with contract, customer, and government DAA on network security status, policies, and procedures.
What You'll Bring
  • U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI.
  • Ability to successfully obtain and maintain a U.S. Government polygraph.
  • Education and experience, per the contract labor category criteria: Bachelor's degree in a field applicable to the position plus 6 years of relevant experience. Equivalents accepted - Master's plus 4, Associate's plus 8, or High School diploma/GED plus 10.
  • 7+ years hands-on administering, configuring, and troubleshooting Palo Alto NGFWs in large-scale enterprise or global environments.
  • Active PCNSE certification.
  • DoD 8140.01 and 8570.01-M IAT Level II (e.g. Security+ CE), and CSSP Infrastructure Support within 120 days of start.
  • Deep practical knowledge of legacy Gen 2/Gen 3 hardware - PA-3000 and PA-5000 series, legacy CLI, physical troubleshooting, line-card replacement.
  • Prisma Access (SASE), Prisma SD-WAN, and VM-Series in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Panorama template and device-group inheritance across a hybrid fleet.
  • Advanced BGP, OSPF, IPSec VPN, and NAT.
Nice to Have
  • PCNSC or Prisma Certified SASE Professional (PCSAE).
  • Python, plus firewall automation with Ansible, Terraform, or the Palo Alto XML/REST APIs.
  • Cortex XDR or XSOAR; Expedition for legacy rule migration to App-ID policy.
  • Zero Trust Network Access architecture; F5 (APM, AFM), Juniper SRX, or Cisco FTD/ASA.
About RISA

Rolston Information Systems Assurance (RISA) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that has supported federal defense and intelligence cybersecurity missions for more than seventeen years. We are small on purpose: direct access to leadership, a real say in how the work gets done, and none of the layers that slow large primes down.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) and Roth; Paid Time Off; and 11 paid Federal Holidays.

RISA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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