Senior Firewall Operations Architect

EY; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 144,900 - 265,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Total Rewards package

Medical and dental coverage

Job summary

EY is seeking a Firewall Operations Solution Architect/Network Sensing Analyst to deploy and manage firewall and network sensing solutions for client environments. You will monitor traffic, analyze security events, and respond to incidents to protect networks while supporting change requests and problem resolution.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security posture, maintain compliance, and contribute to training initiatives for staff.

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.

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

Security monitoring

Threat analysis

Education

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

Tools

Check Point

Tufin

Splunk

Netography

Job description

EY is seeking a Firewall Operations Solution Architect/Network Sensing Analyst to deploy and manage firewall and network sensing solutions for client environments. You will monitor traffic, analyze security events, and respond to incidents to protect networks while supporting change requests and problem resolution.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security posture, maintain compliance, and contribute to training initiatives for staff.