Senior Professional Services Consultant – SD-WAN

Palo Alto Networks; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Prisma SD‑WAN Senior Professional Services Consultant to guide enterprise clients through branch network transformations and SASE integrations. You will bridge architecture with hands‑on deployment, path policy configuration, and cloud integration, acting as the trusted face of the company.

You will lead migrations from legacy architectures to cloud‑native Prisma SD‑WAN, solving complex routing, firewall, and WAN optimization challenges while mentoring engineers

Qualifications

• 8+ years in technical consulting or Solutions Architecture.
• 2+ years TAC or high‑tier escalation support experience.
• Strong proficiency in Routing and Switching fundamentals grounded in the TCP/IP model.
• Expert-level routing protocols including Static Routing, BGP, and OSPF.
• Technical proficiency in API-driven automation utilizing REST APIs and CloudBlades/Zero‑Touch Provisioning.
• Hands-on security and traffic policy engineering with IPsec/SSL/TLS and firewall policies.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Architect and govern enterprise‑wide Prisma SD‑WAN solutions, defining path policy sets and SASE integration blueprints.
• Drive end‑to‑end deployment of Prisma SD‑WAN infrastructure, configuring ZTP, AppFabric, and routing protocols.
• Lead migrations off legacy architectures onto cloud‑native Prisma SD‑WAN, implementing path optimization strategies.
• Design and deploy native FW frameworks on SD‑WAN appliances, establishing security zones and filtering controls.
• Lead advanced troubleshooting for high‑impact SD‑WAN routing and SASE integration incidents.
• Manage customer expectations, provide proactive feedback loops, and mentor junior engineers to exceed operational metrics.

Skills

Routing & Switching

TCP/IP proficiency

BGP & OSPF

REST APIs automation

Zero-Touch Provisioning

IPsec/SSL/TLS security

Public cloud connectivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

REST APIs

CloudBlades

ZTP

Prisma SD-WAN

Job description

Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real‑world problems with cutting‑edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.

Who We Are In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real‑world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!

We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real‑time problem‑solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Summary As a Prisma SD‑WAN Senior Professional Services Consultant, you will serve as a key technical authority guiding enterprise clients through branch network transformations and SASE integrations. You will bridge high‑level architecture with deep engineering—driving the hands‑on deployment, path policy configuration, and cloud integration of Prisma SD‑WAN. Acting as the trusted face of Palo Alto Networks, you will solve complex routing, zone‑based firewall, and WAN optimization challenges while migrating clients off legacy architectures. We value foundational mastery in routing and switching, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to lead customer engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and govern enterprise‑wide Prisma SD‑WAN solutions, defining path policy sets and SASE integration blueprints.
• Drive end‑to‑end deployment of Prisma SD‑WAN infrastructure, configuring ZTP, AppFabric, and routing protocols.
• Lead technical migrations off legacy architectures onto cloud‑native Prisma SD‑WAN, implementing path optimization strategies.
• Design and deploy native FW frameworks on SD‑WAN appliances, establishing custom security zones and filtering controls.
• Lead advanced troubleshooting for high‑impact SD‑WAN routing and SASE integration incidents across deployments.
• Manage customer expectations, provide proactive feedback loops, and mentor junior engineers to exceed operational metrics.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a technical consulting, Professional Services, or Solutions Architecture role.
• Minimum of 2 years of Technical Assistance Center (TAC) or high‑tier escalation support experience.
• Strong proficiency in Routing and Switching fundamentals grounded in the TCP/IP Model.
• Expert‑level command of TCP/IP and underlay/overlay routing protocols including Static Routing, BGP, and OSPF.
• Technical proficiency in API‑driven automation utilizing REST APIs, CloudBlades, and Zero‑Touch Provisioning.
• Hands‑on security and traffic policy engineering expertise, encompassing IPsec, SSL/TLS, and firewall security policies.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of hands‑on experience in architectural design and deployment of enterprise SD‑WAN solutions.
• Strong proficiency in Advanced Networking architectures, including public cloud connectivity and legacy WAN implementations.
• Palo Alto Networks certifications (PSE: Prisma SD‑WAN) or industry‑equivalent networking credentials.

Our Commitment

We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at [e-mail].

PaloAlNetworks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation or other legally protected characteristics. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No.

Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.