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General Information

Job Title
Sr. Staff Product Cyber Security Engineer
Job ID
6443
City
Morrisville
State/Province
North Carolina
Date Posted
18-Sep-2024
Job Category
Engineering
Job Subcategory
Cyber Security Engineering
Hire Type
Employee
Remote Eligible
Yes
Base Salary Range: $156000 - $234000

Descriptions & Requirements

Job Description and Requirements

We Are:

At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.

You Are:

An accomplished and highly skilled Product Security Engineer with a robust understanding of enterprise security best practices and requirements. You have a proven track record in designing and implementing security architectures, programs, and processes. You are passionate about security and are always on the lookout for the latest industry trends and solutions to solve complex security problems. Your ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, customers, and regulatory representatives is second to none. You possess strong communication, project management, and influencing skills, and you are adept at managing multiple tasks simultaneously. You have a knack for critical and "outside the box" thinking, and your problem-solving and analytical skills are highly developed. You thrive in both independent and collaborative work environments and are committed to coaching and mentoring others in product security topics and activities.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Leading the product security processes for Synopsys.
  • Implementing Product Security policies across the organization and ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
  • Guiding new product development activities to incorporate Security and Privacy requirements to protect customers and Synopsys.
  • Consulting with new product development teams to implement state-of-the-art Security Engineering & Architecture requirements.
  • Ensuring Product Security support for products pre- and post-market.
  • Working closely with customers, sales/marketing/field personnel, and cross-functional teams to address product security issues.
  • Leading Product Security initiatives or projects and providing expertise across multiple functional areas.
  • Interpreting KPI trends and driving continuous improvement processes.
  • Engaging in and potentially leading internal and external audits with regulatory representatives.
  • Defining and providing training on Product Security requirements.
  • Managing audit logistics and preparation.
  • Initiating, containing internally, and supporting ship and product holds for potential product escapes.
  • Coaching and mentoring others in Product Security topics and activities.

The Impact You Will Have:

  • Ensuring the highest security standards for Synopsys solutions, setting them apart in the marketplace.
  • Driving the adoption of security best practices across the organization.
  • Protecting customers and Synopsys by embedding robust security and privacy measures into product development.
  • Providing critical support for products throughout their lifecycle, enhancing their security posture pre- and post-market.
  • Leading impactful security initiatives and projects that enhance the overall security framework of the organization.
  • Contributing to the continuous improvement of security processes and practices.

What You’ll Need:

  • Bachelor’s degree in product security, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or a related field with applicable product security work experience.
  • 6+ years of related work experience in a product security organization.
  • Strong knowledge of Product Security Concepts (e.g., Data Security and Privacy, Security Engineering and Architecture, Security Assurance).
  • Understanding of US and International Product Security Regulations and Standards.
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC preferred.

Who You Are:

  • Strong communication, project management, and influencing skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work independently as well as part of cross-functional teams.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, written and oral communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Critical thinker with "outside the box" thinking and highly developed problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with BISO or Security Champion programs is a nice-to-have.
  • Familiarity with industry frameworks & regulatory standards such as PCI-DSS, HIPAA-HITECH, Sarbanes-Oxley, GDPR, ISO 27001/2, NIST CSF/800.53, FedRamp, StateRamp, IEC 62443.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

The Synopsys Information Enterprise Security Engineering team is dedicated to helping the organization transform and securely build what's next for the business. The team focuses on security design, engineering, automation, security research & development, and the operationalization of security solutions. As a key member of this team, you will guide and define overarching technical security engineering to ensure Synopsys solutions are designed and implemented to the highest security standards.


Inclusion and Diversity are important to us. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 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.