Lead Firewall Operations Architect - Network Security

EY; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 144,900 - 265,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Total Rewards package

Flexible vacation policy

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 improve security posture.

The role emphasizes operational coverage, change support, and adherence to industry standards while maintaining strong communication and incident response capabilities within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field preferred.
• 2-3 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
• Experience with security monitoring tools such as Splunk and familiarity with Netography
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and ticketing systems for incident management
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, Security+) are a plus
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

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

Security incident response

Security monitoring (Splunk)

Checkpoint

Tufin

ITIL processes

Communication skills

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 monitor traffic, analyze security events, respond to incidents, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve security posture.

The role emphasizes operational coverage, change support, and adherence to industry standards while maintaining strong communication and incident response capabilities within