Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Entelligence is a technology-enabled services company that partners with leading SaaS organizations to deliver complex implementations and drive customer success. The Prisma SD-WAN Consultant serves as the senior technical Subject Matter Expert for customer SD-WAN environments, leading architecture design, deployment execution, and automation initiatives across enterprise networks.
Responsibilities
- Design and architect Prisma SD-WAN solutions including hub-spoke, mesh, and hybrid WAN topologies for enterprise customers
- Deploy, provision, and configure ION devices (1000, 2000, 3000, 7000, 9000 series) across branch and data center environments
- Lead end-to-end MPLS-to-SD-WAN migration projects, including site assessment, cutover planning, and post-migration validation
- Configure application-aware routing policies, path selection rules, and Quality of Service (QoS) to optimize traffic flows
- Integrate Prisma SD-WAN with Prisma Access to deliver full SASE solutions including service connections, remote networks, and ZTNA
- Manage Panorama-based policy orchestration and CloudBlades integrations across customer environments
- Develop automation workflows using Python, Terraform, Ansible, and Prisma SD-WAN APIs to streamline provisioning and operations at scale
- Produce technical deliverables including High-Level Designs (HLD), Low-Level Designs (LLD), Statements of Work (SOW), and operational runbooks
- Conduct customer workshops, knowledge transfer sessions, and best-practices training for NOC and engineering teams
- Troubleshoot complex SD-WAN, routing, and security issues in production environments and provide root cause analysis
Skills
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering with a focus on SD-WAN technologies
- Deep technical expertise with Palo Alto Networks Prisma SD-WAN (CloudGenix), including ION device deployment, policy configuration, and path selection
- Strong proficiency with Palo Alto NGFW platforms and Panorama for centralized management, App-ID, User-ID, and security policy administration
- Advanced knowledge of routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, IPsec, and GRE in production environments
- Experience with cloud networking platforms (AWS Transit Gateway, Azure vWAN/VNet, GCP) and hybrid connectivity models
- Proficiency with automation and scripting tools such as Python, Terraform, and Ansible for network provisioning and configuration management
- Demonstrated experience producing enterprise-grade technical documentation (HLD, LLD, runbooks, SOWs)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to both technical and executive audiences
- SD-WAN Architecture and Design: Ability to architect and deploy Prisma SD-WAN topologies across complex enterprise environments with multiple transport types and high-availability requirements
- Routing and Network Engineering: Deep understanding of BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and IPsec with the ability to troubleshoot complex routing issues in production
- Security Platform Proficiency: Ability to configure and manage Palo Alto NGFW, Panorama, GlobalProtect, and Prisma Access for integrated security and connectivity
- Automation and Scripting: Ability to develop and maintain automation workflows using Python, Terraform, Ansible, and vendor APIs to drive operational efficiency
- Technical Documentation: Ability to produce clear, detailed HLDs, LLDs, runbooks, and knowledge transfer materials for enterprise customers
- Customer-Facing Communication: Ability to lead technical workshops, present architectural recommendations, and translate complex concepts for diverse audiences
- Adaptability: Ability to adjust to changing customer requirements, project scopes, and technology stacks in a dynamic consulting environment
- Prior experience at a Palo Alto Networks Partner, Value-Added Reseller (VAR), or Managed Services Provider (MSP)
- Combined Prisma SD-WAN and Prisma Access deployment experience delivering integrated SASE solutions
- Large-scale enterprise SD-WAN migration experience across 50–500+ branch sites
- Relevant certifications: PCNSE, CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Security, AWS/Azure networking certifications
- Consulting background with experience managing customer engagements independently from scoping through delivery
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