Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN (ION) Architect – AWS & Network Security

Role Summary

Seeking an experienced Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN (ION) Architect to design, deploy, and support enterprise SD-WAN solutions across AWS, data center, and branch environments. The role requires expertise in SD-WAN architecture, AWS networking, cloud connectivity, high availability, and network security.

Mandatory Skills

SD-WAN & Networking

- Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN (ION)
- Strata Cloud Manager (SCM)
- Prisma Access
- BGP, OSPF, Static Routing, ECMP
- IPSec VPN and GRE Tunnels
- SD-WAN High Availability (HA)
- MPLS, DIA, Broadband Connectivity
- Traffic Engineering and Application-Aware Routing

AWS Cloud

- AWS VPC
- AWS Transit Gateway
- AWS Direct Connect
- Route Tables
- Security Groups
- NACLs
- Hybrid Cloud Connectivity

Security

- Palo Alto NGFW
- Zero Trust Architecture
- SASE/SSE
- Network Segmentation
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with Data Center Migration projects.
- Experience with Palo Alto Firewalls, Panorama, and Prisma platforms.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and French.





Key Responsibilities

- Design and implement Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN (ION) solutions across AWS, data centers, and branch locations.
- Develop High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation.
- Deploy and configure Prisma SD-WAN ION Virtual Appliances in AWS environments.
- Design and manage AWS networking components including VPCs, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route Tables, Security Groups, and NACLs.
- Configure and optimize BGP, OSPF, IPSec VPNs, GRE tunnels, and SD-WAN routing policies.
- Implement application-aware routing, QoS, traffic engineering, and WAN optimization.
- Design high-availability, failover, and disaster recovery solutions.
- Integrate Prisma Access and Palo Alto NGFW for secure cloud and branch connectivity.
- Support network transformation, cloud migration, and data center migration initiatives.
- Provide technical leadership, troubleshooting, and stakeholder support throughout project delivery.

📌 Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN (ION) Architect – AWS, Networking & Security (Montreal)
🏢 Astra North Infoteck
📍 Montreal