Senior Cybersecurity Engineer - 15063

Synopsys
Austin, United States of America
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 152K

Job location

Austin, United States of America

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Cloud Computing Security
Cloud Engineering
Computer Security
Information Systems
Network Security
Zero Trust Network Access
Data Driven Tests
Systems Integration
Technical Data Management Systems
Google Cloud Platform
Mitre Att&ck
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Information Technology
Palo Alto Networks

Job description

  • Integrate and implement network security solutions, ensuring seamless operation and compliance with Zero Trust security principles.
  • Enforce CMMC regulations, technical data controls, and export authorization rules, including U.S. person-only access restrictions for controlled systems and datasets.
  • Conduct and support external audits, internal reviews, and compliance assessments related to CMMC and other regulatory frameworks.
  • Research, evaluate, pilot, and implement new security solutions at a global enterprise scale, collaborating with vendors and stakeholders.
  • Investigate security events and alerts from multiple log sources, performing end-to-end security investigations, and reporting actionable findings.
  • Develop and manage the collection, reporting, and analysis of security events and metrics to drive continuous improvement.
  • Participate in incident response processes and supporting light on-call pager duty rotations for critical issues.

The Impact You Will Have:

  • Strengthen Synopsys' global security posture by implementing advanced security controls and best practices.
  • Ensure compliance with CMMC and other regulatory frameworks, enabling secure operations for critical projects.
  • Protect sensitive data, intellectual property, and infrastructure against emerging cyber threats.
  • Drive continuous improvement in security operations through data-driven analysis and proactive risk management.
  • Enhance cross-functional collaboration between engineering, compliance, and executive teams to foster a culture of security awareness.
  • Support innovation by enabling secure cloud implementations and supporting offensive security initiatives.

Requirements

You are a passionate and experienced cybersecurity professional who thrives in fast-paced, global enterprise environments. With over five years of hands-on experience, you bring a deep understanding of enterprise-grade security solutions, including CASB, SSPM, WAF, firewalls, and email security. You have a proven track record in deploying, integrating, and managing network security solutions at scale, with a strong grasp of Zero Trust principles and architectures. Your expertise in CMMC regulations, technical data controls, and export authorization rules enables you to enforce U.S. person-only access restrictions for sensitive systems and datasets.

As a collaborative problem-solver, you are comfortable working across teams-from executives to engineers-to ensure robust security controls and compliance. You excel at conducting security investigations, analyzing complex events and alerts, and developing actionable metrics. Your familiarity with modern security frameworks, such as MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain, empowers you to identify and mitigate threats proactively. You are detail-oriented, organized, and adept at multitasking, thriving in environments that require prioritization and agility.

You are committed to ongoing learning, staying current with emerging security technologies and frameworks. Your experience spans cloud security (AWS, GCP, Azure), offensive security, and incident response. You enjoy participating in audits and assessments, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. With strong communication skills and an inclusive mindset, you foster trust and collaboration across diverse teams. If you're ready to make an impact at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation, Synopsys is the place for you., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field required.

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with enterprise-grade security solutions (CASB, SSPM, WAF, firewalls, email security).
  • 2+ years of experience installing, integrating, and deploying network security solutions.
  • Solid understanding of Zero Trust security principles and architectures.
  • Deep knowledge of CMMC regulations, technical data controls, and export authorization rules.
  • Experience enforcing U.S. person-only access restrictions for controlled systems and datasets.
  • Experience with external audits, internal reviews, and compliance assessments.
  • Broad experience securing cloud implementations (AWS, GCP, Azure) and offensive security domains.
  • Hands-on experience with Zscaler, Palo Alto Networks, ProofPoint, and other leading security platforms.
  • Relevant certifications (CEH, CISSP, GIAC, OSCP, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Security+) preferred.
  • US citizenship or Green Card required.

Who You Are:

  • Strong communicator, able to convey complex security concepts clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of multitasking in dynamic environments.
  • Collaborative team player who thrives in diverse, global teams.
  • Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges.
  • Adaptable and resilient, able to manage changing priorities and respond swiftly to incidents.
  • Committed to continuous learning and professional growth.

Benefits & conditions

The base salary range across the U.S. for this role is between $101,000 - $152,000. In addition, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on various job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education.

At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.

In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S. Synopsys maintains a workplace where all personnel, customers, and vendors are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. We maintain worldwide policies in our Work Rules Policy, which is applicable to all employees in furtherance of these principles. We pride ourselves on providing a healthy and productive work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, age, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, and any other characteristic protected by law. For applicants and employees with disabilities, we also make reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable laws and regulations. We are each expected to do our part to create a healthy and productive work environment for everyone. This includes bringing issues to management's attention when you believe certain conditions are distracting from a good work environment. Our Work Rules Policy also allows you to raise concerns with other Synopsys managers. If employees are still unable to resolve their concerns, their disputes may be resolved through our Internal Issue Resolution Process Policy. In addition, all managers and employees in positions of authority have a special obligation to maintain and support a healthy and productive work environment.

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