Information Security Analyst (GRC), Staff Any Intern

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.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will be an integral part of the Synopsys Corporate Information Security group, working within a mature Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Team. This team collaborates closely with the Director of Information Security, Manager of GRC, and stakeholders across the organization to raise the overall security and compliance posture for Synopsys.

You Are:

As an Information Security Analyst, you possess experienced knowledge of risk management, governance and compliance, computer and network security methods and procedures. You also have knowledge about the industry, regulatory, and legal requirements relevant to security, compliance, and privacy.

You will liaise with various business groups, including Finance, Legal, Audit, HR, and other stakeholders globally, to implement new solutions and processes, document, and remediate outstanding issues.

You will enable and transform the risk management program, enhance compliance, and track enterprise security risks. Synopsys is investing in these areas to address the cybersecurity threat landscape, as well as regulatory compliance requirements as the company continues to grow. Working closely with the Director of Information Security, Manager of GRC, and stakeholders across the organization, the Information Security Analyst will be responsible for building and enhancing the GRC portfolio of efforts to raise the overall security and compliance posture for Synopsys.

Being that cyber-attacks and threats are a constant threat, you must have excellent analytical and critical-thinking abilities to identify potential vulnerabilities in an organization’s existing network and address any attacks quickly while examining existing risk mitigation policies and communicating with the organization’s Director of Information Security on the efficacy of these measures.

What You’ll Be Doing:

You will leverage multiple industry frameworks and regulatory standards including, but not limited to, ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, GDPR, TISAX, SOX, etc. The Analyst will liaise with all business groups including Finance, Legal, Audit, HR, and other stakeholders globally to implement new solutions and processes as well as document and remediate outstanding issues. You will also be responsible for security risk assessments of suppliers and partners external to Synopsys, assessments of systems within the organization, examine and rate risks, work with GRC tools and processes, and recommend risk mitigation controls. Responsibilities include:

• Identify, document, monitor, and report on risk register items, KPIs/KRIs, including the monitoring of security control efficacy.
• Demonstrate experience with governance, risk, and compliance tools.
• Work with security control frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, and similar.
• Present security risks to a wide audience such as risk owners and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrate the ability to understand the end-to-end processes supporting IT, data, and security.
• Interact with Synopsys IT and business stakeholders to understand risks to critical infrastructure by defining potential business impact with the responsibility to apply effective mitigation strategies.
• Provide guidance on control implementations related to governance frameworks, regulations, and corporate security policies.
• Understand security functions including Incident Management, Change Management, Identity and Access Management, and Vendor Security Risk Management.
• Work closely within the Synopsys Information Security Team to detect potential security weaknesses and develop creative ways to handle challenges unique to the Synopsys business and systems architecture.
• Conduct third-party (vendor) risk assessments in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Provide security requirements to both internal partners and external third-party providers.
• Effectively communicate and work with a global team.
• Maintain, enforce, and track the Synopsys Information Security Exception process.
• Stay current with industry, regulatory, and legal requirements relevant to security, compliance, and privacy.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Enhance Synopsys’ overall security and compliance posture by building and improving the GRC portfolio.
• Enable and transform the risk management program to address the evolving cybersecurity threat landscape.
• Ensure regulatory compliance as the company continues to grow.
• Strengthen risk assessments of suppliers and partners, contributing to a robust security framework.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Typically, 5-7 years of experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of common certification and attestation programs such as ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II, ISO 31000.
• Practical working experience with control frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, SOC 2 Type II and NIST CSF.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to multitask for project prioritization.
• Effective communication skills with internal and external customers, executive managers, and team members.
• Ability to understand the intent of compliance requirements to provide effective and meaningful examination.

Who You Are:

• A passionate problem-solver with a keen interest in security challenges.
• Uphold high personal and professional ethical standards.
• Possess knowledge and practical experience of security control frameworks.
• Have quantitative or analytical work experience.
• Experience with governance, risk, and compliance tools.
• Able to present security risks to a wide audience, including senior management.
• Seamlessly communicate and collaborate within a global team.
• Understand end-to-end processes supporting IT, data, and security.
• Provide guidance on control implementations related to governance frameworks, regulations, and corporate security policies.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.

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.

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