Senior Product Security Architect - Secure-by-Design Leader

Synopsys, Inc.; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Synopsys, Inc. is seeking a strategic security leader to embed security into all stages of product development. You will lead security architecture reviews, threat modeling, and secure code assessments across multiple product lines, and define secure-by-design practices for engineering teams.

You will collaborate with engineering, architecture, and product teams to champion security policies, drive audits, and shape security programs for a global technology leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CyberSecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
• 7+ years of software development experience with proficiency in C/C++, Python, Java, and JavaScript.
• 7+ years of hands-on Product Security Engineering experience in an enterprise environment.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, or CRISC are preferred but not required.
• Experience with Security Champions programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead security architecture and design reviews, threat modeling activities, and secure code assessments across multiple product lines.
• Define and implement secure-by-design best practices, requirements, and guardrails for engineering and product teams.
• Champion Product Security policies and ensure organizational compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Embed Security and Privacy requirements into new product designs and features in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Provide expert consultation on Security Engineering and Architecture, enabling secure development practices.
• Drive Product Security engagement throughout the entire product lifecycle, including pre-market and post-market activities.
• Develop scalable security architectural specifications for cloud and enterprise platforms.
• Establish and maintain processes aligning security capabilities with business priorities and emerging threats.
• Represent Product Security in cross-functional initiatives, review boards, and stakeholder discussions.
• Participate in internal and external audits, delivering clear and credible security narratives.
• Design and deliver Product Security training programs for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support the design and deployment of cloud management and automation improvements.
• Mentor and coach engineers organization-wide on Product Security concepts and best practices.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Java

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's degree in CyberSecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field

Job description

Synopsys, Inc. is seeking a strategic security leader to embed security into all stages of product development. You will lead security architecture reviews, threat modeling, and secure code assessments across multiple product lines, and define secure-by-design practices for engineering teams.

You will collaborate with engineering, architecture, and product teams to champion security policies, drive audits, and shape security programs for a global technology leader.