Senior Staff Cyber Security Engineer - PAM

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 18245 Base Salary Range $161000-$242000 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 07/30/2026

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 highly skilled and experienced Privileged Access Management (PAM) leader who is passionate about securing critical systems, identities, and privileged accounts in an increasingly complex threat landscape. You understand that identities are the new security perimeter and have extensive experience designing and operating enterprise-scale Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) programs.

You have deep expertise with industry-leading PAM, identity governance, secrets management, and privileged session management platforms, ensuring privileged accounts, service accounts, credentials, and secrets are effectively governed, monitored, and protected across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.

You thrive in environments where automation, scalability, and security are equally important. You have hands-on experience developing scripts and automation solutions using PowerShell, Python, REST APIs, and orchestration frameworks to streamline onboarding, access reviews, privileged account lifecycle management, credential rotation, and compliance reporting.

What You’ll Be Doing:

The Impact You Will Have:

• Safeguard Synopsys’ most sensitive data and intellectual property against advanced cyber threats and nation-state actors.
• Ensure compliance with a rapidly evolving landscape of regulations and standards, maintaining Synopsys’ status as a trusted partner.
• Mitigate systemic risks across global supply chains and minimize the potential for cascading breaches in interconnected environments.
• Leverage AI and automation to stay ahead of sophisticated attacks, driving innovation in defensive capabilities.
• Provide strategic leadership and mentorship to build a proactive, resilient cybersecurity team.
• Enable business agility by integrating security seamlessly into operations, supporting Synopsys’ continued growth and technological leadership.

What You’ll Need:

Who You Are:

• Strategic, analytical thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communicator, able to articulate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborative, inclusive leader with a passion for mentorship and team development.
• Adaptable, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous learning in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.
• Highly ethical, trustworthy, and dedicated to protecting sensitive information and organizational integrity.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will join Synopsys' Data & Identity Security Engineering team, a highly skilled group of security professionals focused on protecting the company's intellectual property, sensitive information, and critical business systems. The team is responsible for advancing enterprise data protection strategies, implementing industry-leading security technologies, and enabling secure collaboration across a global workforce.

Collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence define the team's culture. Your expertise will directly contribute to strengthening Synopsys' data security posture and supporting the company's leadership in secure technology solutions.

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. 

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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.