SD WAN Admin

We are looking for an experienced Palo Alto SD-WAN L3 Engineer to design, implement, troubleshoot, and support enterprise WAN and SD-WAN environments. The role requires strong expertise in Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN, routing/switching, security, and advanced Level 3 troubleshooting in large enterprise networks. The engineer will work closely with infrastructure, security, cloud, and operations teams to ensure stable, secure, and scalable network services.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and support Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN solutions across branch, campus, and data center environments
• Configure and manage Palo Alto firewalls, SD-WAN policies, NAT, VPNs, QoS, and segmentation
• Perform advanced L3 troubleshooting for WAN, LAN, SD-WAN, routing, and connectivity issues
• Support migration from MPLS/traditional WAN to SD-WAN architecture
• Configure and troubleshoot routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and static routing
• Manage IPSec VPNs, tunnels, failover, and high availability configurations
• Perform firmware upgrades, patching, and software maintenance activities
• Monitor network performance, analyze logs, and implement proactive improvements
• Coordinate with vendors, ISPs, and cross-functional teams during incidents and deployments
• Create and maintain network diagrams, SOPs, and technical documentation
• Participate in major incident management and root cause analysis
• Support cloud connectivity integrations with AWS, Azure, and GCP environments
• Provide technical guidance for implementation and operational teams

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN, Cisco Routing and Switching
• Deep understanding of WAN technologies, MPLS, SD-WAN overlays, and VPN technologies
• Strong routing and switching knowledge:
  • BGP
  • OSPF
  • VLANs
  • STP
  • VRRP/HSRP
  • QoS
• Experience with Panorama and Strata Cloud Manager
• Strong troubleshooting skills for TCP/IP, latency, packet drops, routing loops, and tunnel failures
• Experience in LAN/WAN/Data Center environments
• Knowledge of IPSec, SSL VPN, NAT, ACLs, and security policies
• Experience with cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Understanding of automation tools such as Python, Terraform, or Ansible is preferred
• Strong analytical and communication skills

Experience Required

• 7-12 years of networking experience
• Minimum 3-5 years of SD-WAN implementation/support experience