Solution Engineer

The Redesign Group

. Design, implement, and migrate Palo Alto Networks solutions for enterprise and data center customers .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in designing and implementing Palo Alto Networks solutions, including proficiency in PAN-OS, data center networking, and cloud security. Capable of leading projects end-to-end while maintaining strong customer relationships and delivering technical training.

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Palo Alto Networks Solutions DesignPAN-OS ProficiencyData Center Networking FundamentalsPalo Alto Networks CertificationsAutomation and API Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Network Security EngineeringPalo Alto Networks DeploymentsHigh Availability DesignCommand Line TroubleshootingBGP and OSPFVMware vSphereKubernetesPAN-OS APIsPythonAnsible

Soft Skills

Customer Facing CapabilityTechnical Writing AbilityMentoring Engineers

Tools & Technologies

PanoramaStrata Cloud ManagerCloud NGFWPrisma AccessPrisma SD-WAN

Certifications & Qualifications

Palo Alto Networks CertificationsCCNP SecurityCCNP EnterpriseCCIECISSPGIAC GCFWGIAC GCIAGIAC GSECCompTIA Security+

Industry Keywords

Compliance FrameworksPCI DSSHIPAANIST 800-53CMMCNextWave Partner Organization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCloudKubernetesPythonSwitchingTerraformVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and migrate Palo Alto Networks solutions for enterprise and data center customers
Deploy and optimize PA Series, VM Series, CN Series, Cloud NGFW, Panorama, Strata Cloud Manager, and broader Palo Alto security products
Execute data center-scale implementations involving high availability, virtual systems, virtual wire and Layer 3 deployments, segmentation, dynamic routing, and east-west inspection
Lead migrations from legacy and competitive firewall platforms, including rule base conversion, policy optimization, cutover planning, and rollback procedures
Extend engagements into Prisma Access, Prisma SD-WAN, Cortex, cloud security, and security operations integration
Own assigned projects end to end, including scope definition, design documentation, build, testing, implementation, validation, and knowledge transfer
Manage project timelines and milestones, proactively escalating risks and maintaining delivery commitments
Serve as the primary customer-facing technical lead for design workshops and technical discovery sessions
Present recommendations to engineering teams and executive stakeholders and translate business and security requirements into Palo Alto architectures
Produce high-level and low-level designs, as-built records, validation and test results, and operational runbooks
Support presales activities, including scoping, estimation, bill of materials validation, and technical customer responses
Develop delivery standards, reference architectures, deployment templates, configuration baselines, and repeatable service offerings
Train and mentor engineers and maintain hands-on lab environments
Develop new Palo Alto-based service offerings across SASE, cloud security, and security operations
Capture engagement lessons learned and incorporate them into practice standards
Achieve and maintain Palo Alto Networks partner-level certifications
Maintain relationships with Palo Alto Networks systems engineers, channel teams, and distribution partners
Monitor PAN-OS releases, product introductions, end-of-life announcements, and portfolio changes

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of five years of experience in network security engineering, including at least three years with Palo Alto Networks as the primary platform
Partner, reseller, MSSP, or consulting experience is strongly preferred
A demonstrated record of multiple full lifecycle Palo Alto Networks deployments in enterprise and data center environments
Comprehensive PAN-OS proficiency, including security and NAT policy, decryption, App ID and User ID, threat prevention tuning, high availability design, upgrades, and command line troubleshooting
Experience administering Panorama at scale, including templates, device groups, and policy hierarchy
Familiarity with Strata Cloud Manager is expected
Strong underlying data center networking fundamentals, including BGP and OSPF, VLAN and VRF design, and virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere, NSX, and Kubernetes
Demonstrated migration experience from Cisco, Check Point, Fortinet, and Juniper, improving the rule base rather than copying it
Proven customer facing capability, including presenting and defending designs to experienced network and security teams
Evidence of sustained professional investment in the platform, such as a home lab, active certification pursuit, or community participation
Palo Alto Networks certifications at the Specialist level or above are strongly preferred
Candidates holding retired product-coded credentials are encouraged to apply
Networking certification at the CCNP Security, CCNP Enterprise, or CCIE level, or equivalent demonstrated routing and switching expertise
Security certification such as CISSP, GIAC credentials including GCFW, GCIA, or GSEC, or CompTIA Security+
Cloud certification at the associate level or relevant to VM Series, Cloud NGFW, and Prisma Cloud deployments
Automation and API proficiency, such as PAN-OS APIs, Python, Ansible, or Terraform
Working familiarity with compliance frameworks such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, NIST 800-53, or CMMC
Prior experience within a NextWave partner organization
Strong technical writing ability, producing design documentation and as-built records that customer operations teams can use directly
Experience mentoring engineers or delivering formal technical training
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience
Demonstrated experience is weighted more heavily than formal education
Must be eligible for employment; Redesign participates in E-Verify

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match (annual dollar cap applied)
Flexible time off plan
15 paid holidays
Sick leave (amount varies by state requirements and is at least the minimum required by any state)
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process