SD-WAN Specialist – Palo Alto Prisma

SUMMARY:
Our client in the ISP environment is looking for an SD-WAN Specialist with Palo Alto Prisma. This is a 3 months short term contract and the role will be based in Rosebank. The Specialist must have deep knowledge of Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN Architecture, ION appliances and Cloud Management coupled with strong understanding of WAN technologies: MPLS, BGP, OSPF, QoS, IPSec VPN. Must also be familiarity with SASE, Zero Trust, and cloud connectivity models.

POSITION INFO:
Qualifications/Certifications and Experience Required:

• Matric plus Diploma or Degree in IT
• Palo Alto Networks Certified SD-WAN Engineer (Prisma SD-WAN).
• PCNSE (Palo Alto Certified Network Security Engineer), CCNP Enterprise.
• 5+ years in network engineering roles, with at least 2 years in SD-WAN deployments.
• Proven experience in Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN implementations for enterprise or service provider environments.
• Strong background in network audits, migration planning, and hybrid WAN design.

• Develop High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) for Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN deployments.
• Integrate SD-WAN with existing MPLS, DIA, LTE, and cloud environments (Azure, AWS).
• Ensure compliance with the company’s security frameworks and Zero Trust principles.

• Implement Prisma SD-WAN ION devices and configure policies for application-aware routing, QoS, and security.
• Enable advanced features such as SASE integration, cloud-delivered security, and AI/ML-driven path selection.
• Perform zero-touch provisioning and centralized orchestration via Palo Alto CloudGenix/Prisma SD-WAN controllers.

• Plan and execute migrations from MPLS to SD-WAN with minimal downtime.
• Conduct performance tuning and troubleshooting for latency-sensitive applications (voice, video, SaaS).
• Provide post-migration support and optimization reports.

• Maintain accurate documentation of network diagrams, IP schemas, and configuration baselines.
• Ensure adherence to MTN’s SD-WAN governance and compliance standards.

• Deep knowledge of Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN architecture, ION appliances, and Cloud Management.
• Strong understanding of WAN technologies: MPLS, BGP, OSPF, QoS, IPSec VPN.
• Familiarity with SASE, Zero Trust, and cloud connectivity models.