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# Software Security Architect

- **Company:** Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $136,500.0 - $253,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing Security, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Github, Integrated Development Environments, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Python (Programming Language), Perforce, Systems Development Life Cycle, Fortify (Software), Software Engineering, SonarQube, Tcl (Programming Language), Software Vulnerability Management, Circleci, Sonatype, Software Security, Information Technology, Synopsys Black Duck, Jenkins, Static Application Security Testing, Dynamic Application Security Testing
- **Published:** July 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://cadence.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/SAN-JOSE/Software-Security-Architect_R50300

## About the Role

This role will interface directly with development teams. Of course, there is broad exposure to other aspects of information security related tasks such as vulnerability management, and deployment of security solutions. The successful candidate for this position is a highly motivated individual with a strong Software Development and Configuration Management/DevOps background that wants to educate and build a software security program., * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience). Minimum 8 Years

 * Preferred Certifications:
 + (ISC)2 Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)
 + (ISC)² Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
 + (ISC)² Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

Soft Skills:

 * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
 * Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially with DevOps and engineering teams.

## Description

Cadence's Information Security team is seeking an experienced Software Security Architect. This role will focus on secure software development, security by design. The architect will work with the Cadence development teams ensuring security tool are integrated within the development environment, build, and artifactory level. As a member of the Information Security team, this role will Architect and lead the secure SDLC, including DAST, SAST, SCA, penetration testing, and attack surface management., * Integrate security practices/solutions into SDLC

 * Build and perform software composition analysis in CI/CD pipeline
 * Build Cadence artifactory using JFrog or SonaType
 * DevOps integration - Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI etc.
 * Prioritization and Remediation of software vulnerabilities

Required Technical Expertise:

 * Skills: Software development experience in C/C++; Python, TcL
 * Github, Perforce experience
 * Sonatype, JFrog experience
 * Blackduck, Fortify, SonarQube, etc.


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