Lead Cybersecurity Automation Engineer
Ansys · Austin
HIRING LOCATIONS: Austin - TX, Hillsboro - OR, Morrisville - NC
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 a seasoned cybersecurity professional with a deep passion for automation, AI technologies, and solution orchestration in cybersecurity operations. With over a decade of hands-on experience, you thrive at the intersection of advanced technology and practical security challenges. You excel at architecting scalable, resilient frameworks that not only detect threats but also enable rapid response and learning.
Your expertise spans SOAR, SIEM, EDR/XDR, cloud environments, and you are fluent in integrating complex systems through APIs and advanced scripting. You are energized by emerging AI, LLM, and agentic technologies and have a proven track record of applying them to real-world security workflows, driving efficiency, and elevating threat detection and response. As a technical mentor and thought leader, you inspire teams to embrace automation and rigor, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
You communicate effectively with both technical and executive audiences, translating intricate security concepts into actionable strategies that align with business priorities. You are collaborative, proactive, and always on the lookout for new ways to strengthen security posture against evolving threats. Your curiosity and drive ensure you stay ahead in the rapidly changing cybersecurity landscape, and your commitment to excellence makes you a trusted partner across cross-functional teams.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Owning and defining the end-to-end automation and orchestration strategy for Security Operations, covering detection, triage, investigation, containment, remediation, and post-incident learning.
- Architecting and implementing scalable, resilient automation frameworks that seamlessly integrate SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, cloud security, identity, vulnerability management, and threat intelligence platforms.
- Designing and deploying AI, LLM, and agentic workflows to enhance alert triage, enrichment, investigation summarization, decision support, and response actions.
- Continuously evaluating and integrating emerging AI, detection, and response technologies to maintain a forward-leaning security posture against advanced threats and an evolving threat landscape.
- Acting as a senior, technical mentor and thought leader within the Security Operations group, elevating engineering rigor and automation fluency.
- Partnering closely with internal stakeholders (SOC, IR, Threat Intelligence, Detection Engineering, Attack Surface Management, Enterprise Security Engineering) and external teams (IT, Legal, Product) to align security outcomes with business priorities.
- Staying current on the cyber threat landscape and ensuring security tooling is capable of mitigating threats effectively.
The Impact You Will Have:
- Driving innovation in security automation, therein elevating Synopsys’ ability to detect and respond to advanced cyber threats.
- Enhancing operational efficiency and accuracy for Security Operations teams through AI, LLM, and agentic workflows.
- Reducing response times and improving containment and remediation outcomes by optimizing orchestration strategies.
- Fostering a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement within SecOps.
- Strengthening cross-functional collaboration, aligning security initiatives with business imperatives and priorities.
- Ensuring Synopsys’ security capabilities remain agile, scalable, and resilient in the face of evolving threat landscapes.
- Mentoring and empowering technical talent, building future-ready teams adept at leveraging automation and AI.
What You’ll Need:
- 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with significant depth in Security Operations, Automation, Incident Response, and Detection Engineering.
- Expertise in designing and deploying large-scale security automation and orchestration in enterprise environments.
- Hands-on experience with SOAR platforms, SIEMs, EDR/XDR, and security telemetry pipelines.
- Proven ability to apply AI/ML, including LLM and agentic technologies, to security workflows.
- Advanced scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell, JavaScript) and experience integrating APIs at scale.
- Strong data analytics skills, with proficiency in analyzing large datasets and leveraging databases/data warehouses.
- Solid systems architecture skills, spanning cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), identity, networking, and distributed systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience influencing senior technical and executive stakeholders.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, GIAC, cloud security certs), though practical experience is valued more highly.
Who You Are:
- Collaborative and proactive, able to build strong relationships across cross-functional teams.
- Analytical thinker, adept at identifying systemic inefficiencies and designing scalable solutions.
- Mentor and leader, committed to elevating engineering standards and sharing knowledge.
- Curious and adaptive, continuously learning and staying ahead of emerging threats and technologies.
- Effective communicator, able to translate complex technical concepts into actionable business strategies.
- Detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to accuracy, rigor, and operational excellence.
The Team You’ll Be a Part Of:
The Synopsys Cybersecurity team is a dynamic, forward-thinking group dedicated to securing the company’s global infrastructure and assets. As part of the Security Operations group, you’ll work alongside experts in SOC, IR, Threat Intelligence, Detection Engineering, and more, collaborating to build resilient, scalable, and innovative security solutions. The team’s core focus is leveraging automation, AI, and orchestration to drive operational excellence and ensure Synopsys remains at the forefront of cyber defense.
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.