Judson Tumas

Judson Tumas is a Senior TAC Engineer focused on services at Palo Alto Networks since September 2025. Prior to this role, Judson served as Senior Manager of TAC Engineering at ST Engineering iDirect from August 2015 to September 2025, providing Tier 3/4 technical support for ISP networks and acting as the Technical Team Lead for iDirect's TAC. Expertise includes TCP/IP networking, RF/SATCOM systems, Red Hat Linux, virtualization technologies, and databases. Previous positions at iDirect include TAC Engineering Manager and Senior TAC Engineer II, where Judson led efforts to troubleshoot complex satellite communication issues. Judson began a career in technical support with roles at Shentel, culminating as Senior Network Support Technician. A graduate of Liberty University, Judson holds a BS in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.