Network Security Engineer

We Are

Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.

We Are

Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation & analysis solutions, and design services. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.

You Are

You have spent the last few years building your foundation in network security and you are ready to go deeper. You are the kind of engineer who sees a manual deployment process and immediately starts thinking about how to script it away. Security is not just a compliance checkbox for you, it is the lens through which you evaluate every configuration, every access control, every network segment.

You love solving complex technical problems, automating repetitive tasks, and learning cutting edge tools across cloud, networking, and cybersecurity domains. You will support our global infrastructure, spanning data centers, cloud environments, and secure enterprise networks, while developing automation solutions that enhance speed, consistency, and security.

Your values align with Synopsys' core principles of Integrity, Execution, Excellence, Leadership, and Passion. You are eager to grow and learn, embracing new challenges and opportunities to advance your career in network security.

What You'll Be Doing

Design, configure, deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot production network infrastructure and associated services

Implement network security standards and access controls following NIST frameworks

Develop and implement network security policies and procedures

Implement and support campus and data center macro and micro-segmentation policies

Utilize automation tools and scripts to standardize deployment configurations and environments

Monitor and analyze networks for potential security threats and vulnerabilities

Manage network security infrastructure including SASE, firewalls, VPNs, and ZTA solutions

Help maintain and advance Zero Trust Architecture adoption

Develop and enforce best practice security standards, compliance, and governance

Conduct external and internal security audits and assessments to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities in the network infrastructure adhering to industry-standard cybersecurity frameworks

Stay up to date on emerging network security threats and proof of concepts

Create and maintain documentation of network security designs, processes, and procedures

Identify and solve problems related to overall security infrastructure performance, efficiency, and availability in a timely manner

Contribute to network and security support ticketing and provide timely resolution for end user issues

The Impact You Will Have

Improve reliability and speed of security operations through automation and AI tools

Enhance Synopsys' network security posture through the implementation of new vendor solutions

Ensure compliance with network security standards, governance, and industry best practices

Provide critical support for global remote field offices and data centers, ensuring secure and reliable network connectivity

Utilize automation to streamline deployment configurations, improving efficiency and consistency

Support the advancement and maintenance of Zero Trust Architecture, reinforcing Synopsys' security framework

Contribute to the resolution of network security issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring business continuity

What You'll Need

4 + years of experience working on current bleeding edge technology Gartner leaders

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Proficient in network configuration management and automation tools (Python, Ansible)

Familiar with Rest API automation and configuration management secure coding

General knowledge of NIST, CIS Benchmark and/or STIG security frameworks

Experience with MFA, SSO, SAML deployment

Familiar with Clearpass NAC

Deep understanding of network security systems and protocols such as IPSec, IKE, GRE, TACACS, RADIUS, 802.1x, OSPF, DMVPN, BGP, SD-WAN

Experience with configuring and troubleshooting Cisco, Versa, and Aruba devices

Experience with configuring Palo Alto, Zscaler and SASE solutions

General knowledge of Frontier AI threat risk and prevention

Ability to work after hours to support projects and maintenance activities.

Some knowledge of automation and scripting tools such as Python and Ansible

Ability to create best practice secure environment diagrams and documentation

Ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technology and products using documentation and internet resources.

Strong verbal, written interpersonal and communication skills

Bonus Qualifications

Knowledge on quantum resistant encryption and migration plan

AI/ML frameworks likeScikitLearn,PyTorch, orAzure ML.

Cloud experience in GCP, Azure and AWS

Experience with working in a global team environment and solving problems independently.

Master's degrees in Network or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity Who You Are

The Team'll Be Part Of

You will join a global network engineering team responsible for supporting all network services across LAN, WAN, data centers, remote access, wireless, and firewall security. This team manages a footprint of over 12 megawatts of power, 12 colocation data centers, 10 on-premises data centers, and more than 50,000 servers worldwide. The team operates with a focus on integrity, execution excellence, leadership, and a commitment to securing and scaling the infrastructure that powers Synopsys' growth.

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.

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