Firewall Operations Architect & Network Sensing Lead

EY; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 159,480 - 265,800; Full time

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 provide operational coverage, support change requests, and assist in incident resolution to protect networks.

Collaboration with cross-functional teams and adherence to industry standards is expected. The role focuses on monitoring traffic, analyzing security events, and implementing effective security measures

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, cybersecurity, or related field preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience in network security operations with focus on firewall management.
• Hands-on experience with firewall products is required.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and ticketing systems for incident management.

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

Threat monitoring

Incident response

Network analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 provide operational coverage, support change requests, and assist in incident resolution to protect networks.

Collaboration with cross-functional teams and adherence to industry standards is expected. The role focuses on monitoring traffic, analyzing security events, and implementing effective security measures