Senior Firewall Operations Architect | Security Leader

EY; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 144,900 - 265,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental

401(k) plan

Flexible vacation

Paid time off

Job summary

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

The role emphasizes operational coverage, change requests, problem resolution, and ongoing professional development within EY’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, cybersecurity, or 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.
• Familiarity with Check Point, Tufin, Splunk, and network visibility tools.

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

Incident response

Check Point

Tufin

Splunk

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

Splunk

Netography

ITIL

Job description

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

The role emphasizes operational coverage, change requests, problem resolution, and ongoing professional development within EY’s