Firewall Operations Architect - Lead Network Security

EY; Englewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive compensation

Job summary

EY is seeking a Firewall Operations Solution Architect/Network Sensing Analyst to deploy, configure, and manage firewall and network sensing solutions across client environments. You will monitor traffic, analyze events, respond to incidents, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen security posture.

The role emphasizes operational coverage, change requests, and problem resolution to uphold client network integrity within EY’s hybrid client-facing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in network security operations, with a focus on firewall management.
• Hands-on experience with firewall products is required.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, security principles, and best practices.
• Experience with Checkpoint and Tufin.

Responsibilities

• Configure, manage, and optimize firewall solutions to establish effective security controls.
• Monitor network traffic and security events to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Conduct thorough analysis of security incidents, including root cause analysis and remediation efforts.
• Collaborate with incident response teams to investigate and respond to security incidents in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain firewall policies, rules, and documentation to align with best practices and compliance requirements.
• Provide support for security audits and assessments, promoting adherence to security standards and policies.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies to enhance the organization’s security posture.
• Assist in the development and implementation of security awareness training for staff regarding firewall operations and network security best practices.
• Mentor junior analysts and provide guidance on firewall management and incident response processes.

Skills

Firewall management

Network security

Incident analysis

Effective communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

Checkpoint

Tufin

Splunk

Netography

Job description

EY is seeking a Firewall Operations Solution Architect/Network Sensing Analyst to deploy, configure, and manage firewall and network sensing solutions across client environments. You will monitor traffic, analyze events, respond to incidents, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen security posture.

The role emphasizes operational coverage, change requests, and problem resolution to uphold client network integrity within EY’s hybrid client-facing environment.