Senior Firewall Operations Architect

EY; Hoboken (NJ); Hybrid; USD 144,900 - 265,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation

Hybrid work model

Flexible vacation policy

Job summary

EY is seeking a Firewall Operations Solution Architect/Network Sensing Analyst to deploy and manage firewall and network sensing solutions, ensuring optimal security across client environments. You will monitor traffic, respond to incidents, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve security posture while adhering to industry standards.

The role emphasizes operational coverage, change support, and proactive threat mitigation within a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, cybersecurity, or related field.
• 2–3 years in network security operations with firewall focus.
• Hands-on experience with firewall products and security monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with industry standards and incident response processes.

Responsibilities

• Configure, manage, and optimize firewall solutions to establish security controls.
• Monitor network traffic and security events to identify threats and vulnerabilities.
• Analyze security incidents, perform root-cause analysis and remediation.
• Collaborate with incident response teams to investigate and respond promptly.
• Develop and maintain firewall policies and documentation for compliance.
• Support security audits and promote adherence to security policies.
• Stay updated on threats and technologies to enhance security posture.
• Assist in security awareness training for staff on firewall operations.
• Mentor junior analysts on firewall management and incident response.

Skills

Firewall mgmt

Network security

Incident response

Splunk

Netography

ITIL

Checkpoint

Tufin

Communication

Security certifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

Checkpoint

Tufin

Netography

Incident management tools

Job description

EY is seeking a Firewall Operations Solution Architect/Network Sensing Analyst to deploy and manage firewall and network sensing solutions, ensuring optimal security across client environments. You will monitor traffic, respond to incidents, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve security posture while adhering to industry standards.

The role emphasizes operational coverage, change support, and proactive threat mitigation within a hybrid work environment.