Senior Firewall Operations Architect & Network Security Lead

EY; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 144,900 - 265,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Pension and 401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

EY seeks a Firewall Operations Solution Architect/Network Sensing Analyst to deploy, configure, and manage firewall and network sensing solutions across client environments, providing operational coverage and supporting change requests. You will monitor traffic, analyze security events, and respond to incidents to mitigate risks effectively.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security posture, maintain industry standards, and mentor junior analysts in firewall operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, cybersecurity, or a related field preferred.
• 2–3 years of experience in network security operations with 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.

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

Splunk

Checkpoint

Tufin

Incident response

ITIL

CISSP

Security+

Networking protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Check Point

Tufin

Splunk

Job description

EY seeks a Firewall Operations Solution Architect/Network Sensing Analyst to deploy, configure, and manage firewall and network sensing solutions across client environments, providing operational coverage and supporting change requests. You will monitor traffic, analyze security events, and respond to incidents to mitigate risks effectively.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security posture, maintain industry standards, and mentor junior analysts in firewall operations