Cyber Security Director, Enterprise Security Engineering

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:

You are an experienced, strategic, and passionate Director of Cyber Security Engineering. You possess a deep understanding of cybersecurity engineering principles, frameworks, and best practices. You possess strong analytical skills and a strategic mindset, enabling you to assess risks and develop effective security measures. Your leadership abilities allow you to inspire and guide your team while fostering collaboration across the organization. Your communication skills are top-notch, enabling you to effectively articulate technical concepts, vision, and direction to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What You’ll Be Doing:

1. Leading a diverse team of security engineers focused on securing and building solutions using the latest technologies to protect Synopsys in alignment with Cybersecurity strategy.
2. Developing and implementing comprehensive cybersecurity engineering strategies aligned with organizational goals.
3. Driving our security transformation, evaluating security controls, and identifying opportunities to enhance the security posture, and building or managing enterprise security capabilities effectively.
4. Managing IAM, Network Security, Endpoint Security, Data Security, Email Security, and Mobile Security engineering activities.
5. Identifying organization priorities, technical objectives, and designing strategies encompassing the entire Synopsys ecosystem to deliver business value and resolve blockers.
6. Aligning with the security architecture process that enables the enterprise to develop and implement security solutions and capabilities that are clearly aligned with business, technology, and threat drivers.
7. Delivering foundational and strategic security engineering solutions and extending on-prem capabilities into multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).
8. Collaborating closely with other engineering teams, product managers, and business partners to understand their requirements and provide secure cloud solutions to meet the requirements.
9. Establishing and tracking key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of cybersecurity initiatives.

The Impact You Will Have:

1. Your leadership will enhance the organization’s security posture, reducing vulnerabilities and protecting sensitive data.
2. By implementing effective strategies and fostering a culture of security, you will contribute to the organization’s overall resilience against cyber threats.
3. Your efforts will help maintain trust with clients and stakeholders, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of information.
4. Fostering a culture of security innovation and integrating innovative solutions to enhance the security posture.

What You’ll Need:

1. University degree or equivalent certified education and experience.
2. 10+ years of experience in managing Cybersecurity engineering functions.
3. Ability to draft project plans for security service and technology deployments and coordinate with stakeholders across the organization.
4. Working knowledge of Azure, GCP, and AWS cloud providers and their capabilities.
5. Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of leading strong engineering teams and building an exceptional security engineering team.
6. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with multi-functional teams.
7. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, evolving environment.
8. Familiarity with industry frameworks & regulatory standards such as PCI-DSS, HIPAA-HITECH, Sarbanes-Oxley, GDPR, Privacy Practices, ISO 27001/2, NIST CSF/800.53, FedRamp, StteRamp, IEC 62443.
9. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC preferred.

Who You Are:

1. Proven experience in cybersecurity engineering or a related field, with a strong understanding of security principles and practices.
2. Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to manage and develop a high-performing team.
3. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with various stakeholders.
4. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on risk assessment and mitigation.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

As a Director of Cybersecurity Engineering, you will join a collaborative and innovative cybersecurity engineering team dedicated to protecting the organization’s assets. The team values continuous learning and improvement, and you will work closely with other departments to ensure a unified approach to cybersecurity.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.

The base salary range across the U.S. for this role is between $198,000.00 - $296,000.00. 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 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.