Cybersecurity Engagement Specialist

HIRING LOCATIONS: Austin TX 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 creative, dynamic professional with a passion for cybersecurity and a knack for engaging diverse audiences. With at least five years of experience in a cybersecurity-related role, you bring a blend of business acumen, technical know-how, and emotional intelligence to everything you do. You thrive on building programs from the ground up, challenging the status quo, and crafting compelling narratives that resonate across cultures and disciplines. Your communication and writing skills are exceptional, enabling you to simplify complex security concepts for global teams. You are equally comfortable developing training materials, leading webinars, and managing communications platforms. You value partnership and collaboration, working closely with stakeholders at all levels to amplify the cybersecurity organization’s presence and impact. Whether you’re pioneering new initiatives, managing vendors, or advocating for the voice of the customer, you bring tenacity, curiosity, and a solutions-driven mindset. You’re excited to help shape the security culture at Synopsys, driving awareness and proactive engagement in every corner of the business. Diverse backgrounds, unconventional career paths, and fresh perspectives are not just welcomed—they’re celebrated here.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Design, develop, and deliver global security training and awareness programs tailored to different roles and regions.
• Create engaging, original training content—webinars, brown bags, tabletop exercises, guest speaker events, and more.
• Administer and expand the Security Advocates program, empowering team members to champion security in their departments.
• Write and curate cybersecurity communications for corporate newsletters, intranet sites, and SharePoint platforms.
• Manage and track team-level communications, ensuring alignment and transparency across the organization.
• Collaborate with business and technical leaders to drive brand awareness for the cybersecurity team globally.
• Contribute creative ideas for new engagement initiatives, leveraging feedback and data to continuously improve impact.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Elevate the internal reputation and visibility of Synopsys’ cybersecurity organization worldwide.
• Increase employee engagement and participation in security programs, driving a security-first mindset.
• Enhance the effectiveness of security training, resulting in measurable improvements in security posture and risk management.
• Foster a culture of proactive security advocacy at all levels of the business.
• Streamline communications and knowledge sharing for cybersecurity initiatives across global teams.
• Support innovation and continuous improvement in security engagement practices.

What You’ll Need:

• Minimum 5 years in a cybersecurity-related role.
• General knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles.
• Excellent communication and writing skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Experience with SuccessFactors LMS is preferred.
• Experience in vendor management and risk management is a plus.
• Knowledge of AI security and customer advocacy is a plus.
• Proven ability to build programs and content from scratch.

Who You Are:

• Pioneering spirit—excited about creating new programs and challenging existing paradigms.
• Highly creative, with a talent for developing engaging training and communications.
• Collaborative, with strong interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence.
• Customer-focused, with an understanding of the importance of advocacy and feedback.
• Adaptable, resilient, and ready to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion—valuing all backgrounds and perspectives.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You’ll join Synopsys’ Security Engagement Team—a high-energy, innovative group dedicated to embedding security into every facet of the company. As the second hire on this one-year-old team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to shape its direction, culture, and global impact. Collaboration, creativity, and a pioneering mindset define the team, as does a commitment to building from scratch and driving meaningful change.

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.

At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.

In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.