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

Astra-North Infoteck Inc. ~ Conquering today’s challenges, achieving tomorrow’s vision!; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Astra-North Infoteck Inc. seeks an experienced Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN (ION) Architect to design, deploy, and support enterprise SD-WAN across AWS, data centers, and branch environments. Requires SD-WAN architecture, AWS networking, cloud connectivity, high availability, and strong security expertise.

Key responsibilities include designing, documenting, deploying, and optimizing SD-WAN solutions, while integrating Prisma Access and NGFW for secure cloud and branch connectivity.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, deploying and supporting enterprise SD-WAN solutions.
• Expertise in SD-WAN architecture, AWS networking, and cloud connectivity.
• Ability to implement high availability and strong network security.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN (ION) solutions across AWS, data centers, and branches.
• Develop HLD and LLD documentation for SD-WAN deployments.
• Configure Prisma SD-WAN ION in AWS and optimize routing policies.
• Manage AWS networking components including VPCs, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, and NACLs.
• Ensure high-availability, failover, and disaster recovery integration with Prisma Access and NGFW.

Skills

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

MPLS, DIA, Broadband Connectivity

Traffic Engineering and Application-Aw

Tools

AWS VPC

AWS Transit Gateway

AWS Direct Connect

Job description

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)

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.