Synopsys - Schaumburg, IL
posted 4 months ago
The Cybersecurity Architect at Synopsys' Software Integrity Group (SIG) plays a pivotal role in ensuring the security of software solutions by collaborating with various stakeholders to understand and address security and business needs. This position requires a deep understanding of both technical and business aspects of cybersecurity, as the architect will be responsible for defining enterprise network and cloud security architectures. This includes designing solutions that are scalable, reliable, maintainable, and interoperable, while also considering the supportability of these systems in various operating environments. The architect will work closely with teams from IT, R&D, cloud operations, product management, and business development to ensure the successful integration of SIG solutions. A significant part of the role involves reviewing designs that incorporate essential security controls such as authentication and authorization mechanisms, data protection strategies, and encryption methods. Additionally, the architect will be tasked with designing complex non-functional features, including multitenancy, high availability, disaster recovery, and zero-downtime patching capabilities. Another critical aspect of the role is to define and promote the adoption of common security patterns and best practices across the organization. The Cybersecurity Architect will also provide mentorship and thought leadership to software engineers within product teams, educating them on security needs and solutions. This position requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and the ability to engage in strategic decision-making, making it essential for the architect to initiate conversations and challenge conventional wisdom to drive innovation while maintaining security standards.