Remote Firewall Operations Architect & Network Sensing Lead

EY; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 144,900 - 265,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) plan / pension

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 and change support. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in network security operations with firewall focus, hands-on firewall product

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, cybersecurity, or related field preferred.
• 2–3 years of experience in network security operations focusing on firewall management.
• Hands-on experience with firewall products is required.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, security principles, and best practices.

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.

Skills

Firewall management

Network security operations

Checkpoint

Tufin

Splunk

Netography

ITIL processes

Security+/CISSP (plus)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or 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 security events, respond to incidents, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve security posture.

The role emphasizes operational coverage and change support. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in network security operations with firewall focus, hands-on firewall product