Firewall Operations Architect & Network Sensing Lead

EY; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 144,900 - 265,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Total Rewards package

Paid time off

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, assist with change requests, and support problem resolution to maintain network integrity.

You will monitor traffic, analyze security events, respond to incidents, and collaborate with cross-functional teams, while staying current with threats and best practices; EY offers hybrid

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, cybersecurity, or a related field preferred.
• 2–3 years in network security operations focusing on firewall management.
• Hands-on experience with firewall products is required.
• Familiarity with Checkpoint, Tufin, Splunk, and Netography is expected.
• ITIL familiarity and security certifications are a plus.

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 operations

Incident response

Splunk

Netography

Checkpoint

Tufin

Security concepts

Communication skills

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field

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, assist with change requests, and support problem resolution to maintain network integrity.

You will monitor traffic, analyze security events, respond to incidents, and collaborate with cross-functional teams, while staying current with threats and best practices; EY offers hybrid