Zero-Trust Network Security Engineer

Synopsys, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Synopsys, Inc. in Austin seeks an experienced cybersecurity professional to design and operate enterprise-grade security solutions across global environments.

You will enforce zero-trust controls, manage audits, and drive improvements in security operations, incident response, and compliance with CMMC and data controls. The role requires 5+ years in enterprise security, broad cloud security experience, and hands-on work with leading platforms such as Zscaler and Palo Alto.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field required.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with enterprise-grade security solutions (CASB, SSPM, WAF, firewalls, email security).
• 2+ years of experience installing, integrating, and deploying network security solutions.
• Solid understanding of Zero Trust security principles and architectures.
• Deep knowledge of CMMC regulations, technical data controls, and export authorization rules.
• Experience enforcing U.S. person-only access restrictions for controlled systems and datasets.
• Experience with external audits, internal reviews, and compliance assessments.
• Broad experience securing cloud implementations (AWS, GCP, Azure) and offensive security domains.
• Hands-on experience with Zscaler, Palo Alto Networks, ProofPoint, and other leading security platforms.
• Relevant certifications (CEH, CISSP, GIAC, OSCP, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Security+) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage enterprise-grade security solutions including CASB, SSPM, WAF, firewalls, and email protection across global environments.
• Integrate and implement network security solutions, ensuring seamless operation and compliance with Zero Trust security principles.
• Enforce CMMC regulations, technical data controls, and export authorization rules, including U.S. person-only access restrictions for controlled systems and datasets.
• Conduct and support external audits, internal reviews, and compliance assessments related to CMMC and other regulatory frameworks.
• Research, evaluate, pilot, and implement new security solutions at a global enterprise scale, collaborating with vendors and stakeholders.
• Investigate security events and alerts from multiple log sources, performing end-to-end security investigations, and reporting actionable findings.
• Develop and manage the collection, reporting, and analysis of security events and metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Participate in incident response processes and supporting light on-call pager duty rotations for critical issues.

Skills

Zero Trust

Incident response

Security investigations

Security metrics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Certifications: CEH, CISSP, GIAC, OSCP

Tools

Zscaler

Palo Alto Networks

ProofPoint

Cloud security (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Job description

Synopsys, Inc. in Austin seeks an experienced cybersecurity professional to design and operate enterprise-grade security solutions across global environments.

You will enforce zero-trust controls, manage audits, and drive improvements in security operations, incident response, and compliance with CMMC and data controls. The role requires 5+ years in enterprise security, broad cloud security experience, and hands-on work with leading platforms such as Zscaler and Palo Alto.