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
Company Overview
Welcome to Intracruit Recruiting and Staffing Company, where the future takes shape with each placement we make. It was founded in 2017, and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, US, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://www.intracruit.com.