Firewall Operations Architect - Network Sensing Lead

EY; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 173,900 - 302,100; 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 monitor traffic, analyze security events, respond to incidents, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen the organization’s security posture while adhering to industry standards.

The role requires 2–3 years in network security operations and hands-on firewall experience; EY offers professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, cybersecurity, or related field.
• 2–3 years in network security operations focusing on firewall management.
• Hands-on experience with firewall products.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols and security best practices.
• Experience with Checkpoint and Tufin.
• Experience with Splunk and Netography familiarity.
• ITIL processes and ticketing familiarity.
• Certifications such as CISSP or Security+ are a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in fast-paced teams.

Responsibilities

• Configure, manage, and optimize firewall solutions for effective security controls.
• Monitor network traffic and security events for threats.
• Analyze security incidents including root cause and remediation.
• Collaborate with incident response teams to handle incidents.
• Develop firewall policies, rules, and documentation.
• Support security audits and adhere to standards.
• Stay current with emerging threats and technologies.
• Assist in security awareness training for staff.
• Mentor junior analysts on firewall management.

Skills

Firewall management

Network security

Incident response

Security monitoring

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or Cybersecurity

Tools

Checkpoint

Tufin

Splunk

Netography

ITIL

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 security events, respond to incidents, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen the organization’s security posture while adhering to industry standards.

The role requires 2–3 years in network security operations and hands-on firewall experience; EY offers professional