Lead Cybersecurity Automation Engineer - Synopsys - Austin, TX

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 and orchestration in security 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 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-in