Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN (ION) Architect – AWS & Network Security
Role Summary
Seeking an experienced Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN (ION) Architect to design, deploy, and support enterprise SD-WAN solutions across AWS, data center, and branch environments. The role requires expertise in SD-WAN architecture, AWS networking, cloud connectivity, high availability, and network security.
Mandatory Skills
SD-WAN & Networking
• Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN (ION)
• Strata Cloud Manager (SCM)
• Prisma Access
• BGP, OSPF, Static Routing, ECMP
• IPSec VPN and GRE Tunnels
• SD-WAN High Availability (HA)
• MPLS, DIA, Broadband Connectivity
• Traffic Engineering and Application-Aware Routing
AWS Cloud
• AWS VPC
• AWS Transit Gateway
• AWS Direct Connect
• Route Tables
• Security Groups
• NACLs
• Hybrid Cloud Connectivity
Security
• Palo Alto NGFW
• Zero Trust Architecture
• SASE/SSE
• Network Segmentation
• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Data Center Migration projects.
• Experience with Palo Alto Firewalls, Panorama, and Prisma platforms.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French.
Key Responsibilities
• Design and implement Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN (ION) solutions across AWS, data centers, and branch locations.
• Develop High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation.
• Deploy and configure Prisma SD-WAN ION Virtual Appliances in AWS environments.
• Design and manage AWS networking components including VPCs, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route Tables, Security Groups, and NACLs.
• Configure and optimize BGP, OSPF, IPSec VPNs, GRE tunnels, and SD-WAN routing policies.
• Implement application-aware routing, QoS, traffic engineering, and WAN optimization.
• Design high-availability, failover, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Integrate Prisma Access and Palo Alto NGFW for secure cloud and branch connectivity.
• Support network transformation, cloud migration, and data center migration initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership, troubleshooting, and stakeholder support throughout project delivery.