L3 - Network Subject Matter Expert ( SME )

L3 - Network Subject Matter Expert ( SME ) Quecbec City, QC- Hybrid ( 3-Days WFO) Experience Required: 8-10 Skills: Network Security~Palo Alto~Network Operations Skill Set Required: Prisma Paloalto Sd-WAN Cisco switches| Routers & Wireless devices Palo Alto firewalls & VMware Velocloud SD-WAN Cisco Certified (L3- CCNP| CCIE) Responsibilities • Provide support on Cisco switches, routers and Wireless devices. • Provide support on Palo Alto firewall. • Implement firewall changes to support required access will adhering to security policies. • Maintaining computer networks routers, switches, Aps, firewalls, SD-WAN devices and other physical hardware • Installing, Troubleshooting and configuring network equipments, Firewall and Wireless devices • Troubleshooting, resolving, and communicating networking issues to other employees and management • Implementing disaster recovery procedures • Maintaining current knowledge and understanding of security and networking best practices to offer the best solutions and protection to company systems • Governance and reporting • Overall responsible for Network Infrastructure availability and Performance. Qualification • Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information technology, and 12+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10+ years of prior relevant experience. • 10+ years of experience leading and guiding the network team. • Possess a network engineering technical certification equivalent to a Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP). • Hold a CompTIA Security+ certification. • Experience with Network Administration, Network Security, Networking Standards, Network Protocols, NIST/FISMA standards and controls, SIEM platforms and other networking tools, Network Hardware Configurations • Ability to write and verbally communicate information security and risk-related concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. • Must have strong problem-solving, analytical, communication and people management skills Tools Experience • AWS, Azure, GCP cloud. • Palo Alto Firewall • Solarwinds. • Cisco • DNAC • Dynatrace • ServiceNow Thanks & regards, Lakshmi Bhavani Apptoza Inc. Phone: 678-392-3978 Ext 4640 Phone: 437-291-3224 Ext 1105 Mail id : [email protected] Linkedin : linkedin.com/in/lakshmi-lucky-02629823a Website: www.apptoza.com

The role is responsible for the overall availability and performance of the network infrastructure, including the installation and troubleshooting of Cisco and Palo Alto devices. Key duties include implementing firewall changes, maintaining SD-WAN hardware, and ensuring adherence to security policies.

Candidates must have over 10 years of relevant experience in network engineering and leadership, with a degree in Computer Science or a related field. Required certifications include CCNP or CCIE and CompTIA Security+.

• Problem solvingPreferred

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• Network Security
• Palo Alto Firewalls
• Cisco Switches
• Cisco Routers
• Wireless Devices
• VMware Velocloud SD-WAN
• Prisma
• Network Operations
• Network Administration
• Cloud Computing
• Disaster Recovery
• Governance and Reporting
• Problem Solving
• Analytical Skills
• People Management
• Network Protocols

• Technology
• Engineering
• Security & Safety
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

10+ years

Apply by

Oct 3, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Office presence

3 days per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available