[Remote] Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Intracruit Solutions is seeking an experienced Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN Engineer to support the design, deployment, optimization, and operational management of enterprise network environments. The role involves delivering secure and high-performing network solutions across distributed and cloud-based environments while collaborating with various teams to ensure adherence to security standards.
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, configure, and maintain Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN environments
- Support migrations from traditional MPLS and legacy WAN architectures to SD-WAN solutions
- Configure WAN edge devices, application-aware routing policies, and dynamic path selection
- Implement and manage IPSec VPNs, GRE tunnels, and secure site-to-site connectivity
- Validate network performance and ensure successful deployment across enterprise locations
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize network performance, availability, and reliability
- Perform root cause analysis and resolve complex network and application connectivity issues
- Execute software upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management activities for SD-WAN infrastructure
- Support hybrid networking environments spanning on-premises data centers and cloud platforms
- Provide Tier II/Tier III escalation support for critical network incidents
- Implement network segmentation, access controls, and security policies across SD-WAN environments
- Support integration with Palo Alto Prisma Access, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), and cloud-delivered security services
- Collaborate with security teams to ensure adherence to enterprise security standards and best practices
- Assist in securing application traffic and user access across distributed environments
- Develop automation solutions for device provisioning, configuration management, monitoring and alerting
- Utilize scripting and APIs to streamline operational processes
- Integrate SD-WAN platforms with Active Directory / LDAP, SIEM solutions, and cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and GCP
- Support infrastructure-as-code and network automation initiatives
- Create and maintain network documentation, architecture diagrams, operational runbooks, and troubleshooting guides
- Work closely with Infrastructure, Security, Cloud, and Operations teams
- Participate in change management, incident response, and post-incident reviews
- Provide technical guidance and knowledge transfer to internal teams
Skills
- 3–7+ years of network engineering experience
- Hands-on experience supporting SD-WAN and/or SASE environments
- Strong background in enterprise networking and network security
- Experience supporting geographically distributed enterprise networks
- Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN (CloudGenix)
- Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF)
- VPN technologies (IPSec, GRE)
- TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, DNS, DHCP
- Knowledge of network segmentation and security best practices
- Experience administering Windows and Linux-based systems
- Proficiency in one or more scripting languages: Python, PowerShell, Bash
- Experience utilizing REST APIs and automation frameworks
- Familiarity with cloud networking concepts within: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Experience with firewalls, security controls, and network monitoring solutions
- Experience with Prisma Access and SASE architectures
- Experience supporting large-scale SD-WAN deployments across 50+ locations
- Understanding of Zero Trust security models
- Experience with network observability and monitoring platforms
- Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN Certification
- PCNSE (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer)
- CCNP Enterprise
- AWS, Azure, or GCP Networking Certifications
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical capabilities
- Ability to work independently in a remote consulting environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines
- Strong collaboration skills with technical and business stakeholders
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