Senior Network Engineer (Prisma SDWAN)

Prisma SD WAN (Core Focus)
* Hands on expertise in Palo Alto Prisma SD WAN architecture, including:
o ION devices (branch, DC, cloud)
o Controllers, management portals, and analytics
* Design and implement application aware path selection, SLA based policies, and intelligent link steering
* Configure and optimize traffic failover, load balancing, and link remediation
* Perform pilot implementations and large scale SD WAN rollouts
* Lead migration from legacy WAN / MPLS to SD WAN, ensuring minimal business impact
* Troubleshoot complex SD WAN performance and stability issues
Cisco Meraki SD WAN (Core Focus)
* Hands on experience with Cisco Meraki MX appliances and cloud managed architecture
* Design and configure, Support branch heavy and retail/banking/Telecom WAN environments
* Troubleshoot Meraki MX WAN, VPN, NAT, and firewall behaviors
* Integrate Meraki SD WAN with enterprise LAN and wireless infrastructure
Security & SASE Integration
* Integrate Prisma SD WAN with Palo Alto NGFW for unified security enforcement
* Experience with Fortinet / FortiGate firewalls in hybrid environments
* Exposure to SASE architectures, including:
o Zscaler (ZIA / ZPA) and/or Netskope
* Solid understanding of Zero Trust access models
* Knowledge of cloud delivered security enforcement and secure internet breakout designs
Cloud Networking
* Design and implement WAN connectivity for:
o AWS, Azure, GCP
* Experience with cloud hosted IONs, VPNs, and hybrid connectivity
* Support hybrid and multi cloud WAN architectures
* Understand cloud routing, security, and availability considerations
Enterprise Networking
* Strong fundamentals and hands on experience with:
o Routing & Switching (BGP, OSPF, VLANs)
o Enterprise WAN and branch networking
* Experience with Cisco LAN / Switching / Wireless for branch and campus environments
* Understanding of QoS design for voice, video, and critical applications
Preferred / Good to Have
* Palo Alto certifications (PCNSE / Prisma SD WAN)
* Cisco certifications (CCNP / Meraki specific exposure)
* Experience in SASE/SSE transformation programs

Ownership:
* Design + implementation + Assurance L3
* Large scale rollouts & migrations (MPLS → SD WAN)
* Complex design and troubleshooting and RCA
* Technical decision making, external Stakeholder and vendor interaction