Senior Firewall Operations Architect | Incident Lead

EY; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a Firewall Operations Solution Architect/Network Sensing Analyst to deploy and manage firewall and network sensing solutions across client environments, ensuring optimal security and performance.

You will monitor traffic, analyze events, coordinate with incident response, and develop firewall policies while supporting audits and training; collaboration across teams is essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in network security operations, with focus on firewall management.
• Hands-on experience with firewall products.
• 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

Network security

Firewall management

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Cybersecurity

Tools

Checkpoint

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 across client environments, ensuring optimal security and performance.

You will monitor traffic, analyze events, coordinate with incident response, and develop firewall policies while supporting audits and training; collaboration across teams is essential in a fast-paced environment.