[Remote] Prisma SD-WAN Consultant

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 will provide deployment and configuration expertise for Palo Alto Networks solutions, acting as a Subject Matter Expert and leading customer engagements from planning to execution.ResponsibilitiesConduct deployment readiness assessments and planning for Prisma SD-WAN and Prisma Access engagements, including circuit optimization and migration strategyPerform end-to-end deployments of Palo Alto Networks SASE products, including Prisma Access and Prisma SD-WAN, coordinated through the Professional Services Project Management OrganizationHost pre-install meetings and design planning sessions with customers; understand existing WAN architecture and migration requirementsLead customers through the full engagement lifecycle from planning, design, configuration, deployment, testing, and verificationDesign SD-WAN architectures aligned to customer requirements, including multi-path selection, application policies, and performance optimizationSubmit post-deployment documentation including design documents, configuration guides, and runbooks; provide closure on remaining action itemsPerform troubleshooting in coordination with customer teams and Palo Alto Networks Technical Assistance CenterPerform after-hours on-call support as scheduledMaintain proficiency and continuously increase knowledge of Palo Alto Networks SASE products, software, and servicesMake key product and solution recommendations; advocate for customer needs and best practicesEnsure customers maintain their SASE environments with proper configuration, policy tuning, and performance optimizationTravel to customer sites as required (percentage dependent on engagement schedule)Skills5+ years of hands-on experience with SD-WAN and remote access technologies in enterprise environmentsExpert-level IP routing protocol knowledge: BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP configuration and troubleshootingNetwork security expertise including IPS/IDS, Zero-Trust Firewall (ZBFW), and Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW)Application delivery expertise including L7 SLB, Global SLB, and traditional link load balancingApplication performance monitoring expertise including response time metrics and application identificationPacket capture analysis, fault isolation, and network troubleshooting remediationHands-on implementation experience with legacy WAN solutions including MPLS, DMVPN, Frame Relay, Leased Line, Satellite, Internet VPN, and ECMPGlobal-scale network design and architecture experienceDemonstrable virtualization experience (VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix, Linux KVM)Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate technical concepts to customer stakeholders at all levelsDesire to learn continuously and thrive on the cutting edge of networking technologyHands-on Prisma SD-WAN (CloudGenix) or competing SD-WAN platform (Fortinet, Cisco, Versa, Silver Peak) deployment experiencePalo Alto Networks firewall and Panorama configuration experience (PAN-OS, NGFW)Cloud networking experience with Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud integrationExperience with multi-tenant or service provider SD-WAN deploymentsKnowledge of SASE architecture and Prisma Access (formerly GlobalProtect) integrationPalo Alto Networks certifications (PCNSE, PCSE-CN, or SD-WAN specialist credentials)Project management and stakeholder engagement experiencePrior experience at a Palo Alto Networks partner, VAR, or MSPBenefitsMedical, dental, vision, and life insuranceHealth Savings Account (HSA) optionFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) planVacation, sick time, and paid holidaysCompany OverviewEntelligence helps the world’s technology leaders quickly deliver their most advanced cloud solutions to their most important customers. It was founded in 1997, and is headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://entelligence.com/.