AI Cyber Security Architect

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Hiring Locations: Morrisville - NC or Austin - TX

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 a highly skilled and visionary AI Security Architect, passionate about integrating advanced security into every stage of GenAI application development. Your expertise lies at the intersection of innovation and protection—you understand the complexities of both emerging AI technologies and the evolving threat landscape. You thrive in architecting secure frameworks for AI/ML systems, from data pipelines and model training environments to robust inference platforms.

Your forward-thinking approach ensures security is never an afterthought, and you excel at identifying vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.

As a strategic contributor, you are adept at aligning security measures with business goals, ensuring that Synopsys’ AI initiatives remain secure, compliant, and competitive. You bring a collaborative spirit to cross-functional teams, working seamlessly with data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders. Your communication style is clear and persuasive, enabling you to share your vision and technical insights at every organizational level.

You are committed to mentoring others, fostering a culture of security awareness, and driving continuous improvement within your teams. Your critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills equip you to address new and unknown risks, making you an essential leader in the rapidly evolving field of AI security.

• Design and maintain secure architecture frameworks for GenAI applications, including data pipelines, model training environments, and inference platforms.
• Conduct thorough architecture reviews of both corporate and customer-facing AI applications to identify and mitigate security risks.
• Assist in developing enterprise AI strategy, ensuring alignment between security capabilities and business objectives.
• Create and document reusable AI security patterns and develop AI-driven use cases to enhance cybersecurity operations.
• Evaluate AI security tools and frameworks, recommending and implementing best-in-class solutions for Synopsys’ AI infrastructure.
• Conduct comprehensive threat modeling for AI/ML systems, addressing adversarial risks, vulnerabilities, and emerging attack vectors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing security guidance throughout the AI/ML development lifecycle.
• Mentor team members and promote best practices in AI/ML security across the organization.

• Establish Synopsys as a leader in secure GenAI and AI/ML solutions by embedding security into every phase of the AI lifecycle.
• Reduce risk exposure and increase resilience against AI-specific threats, safeguarding both corporate and customer-facing applications.
• Enable business growth by ensuring compliance with industry and regulatory security standards across all AI initiatives.
• Drive innovation by developing AI-driven security use cases that enhance Synopsys’ cybersecurity capabilities.
• Empower teams to deliver secure, high-impact AI products through mentorship, training, and the creation of reusable security patterns.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of Synopsys’ enterprise AI security, influencing future investments and technology adoption.

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, or related field.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or specialized AI/ML security credentials.
• Strong knowledge of Product Security Concepts (e.g. Data Security and Privacy, Security Engineering, Opensource Software Security and Architecture, Security Assurance).
• Deep understanding of security architecture, threat modeling, secure coding practices,…