Senior Firewall Operations Architect & Network Security Lead

EY; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 144,900 - 265,800; Full time

Job summary

At EY, a Firewall Operations Solution Architect/Network Sensing Analyst role focuses on deploying, configuring, and managing firewall and network sensing solutions to protect client networks. You will monitor traffic, analyze events, respond to incidents, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve security posture across environments.

You'll provide operational coverage, support change requests, and assist with problem resolution to uphold network integrity while complying with

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 network visibility solutions like 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

Security incident analysis

Splunk

Netography

Checkpoint

Tufin

ITIL

CISSP

Security+

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

Check Point

Tufin

Splunk

Netography

Job description

At EY, a Firewall Operations Solution Architect/Network Sensing Analyst role focuses on deploying, configuring, and managing firewall and network sensing solutions to protect client networks. You will monitor traffic, analyze events, respond to incidents, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve security posture across environments.

You'll provide operational coverage, support change requests, and assist with problem resolution to uphold network integrity while complying with