Network Security Engineer

This position requires access to or use of information which is subject to export restrictions, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants for this position must be 'U.S. Persons' within the meaning of the ITAR. 'U.S. Persons' include U.S. Citizens, U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (i.e. 'Green Card Holders'), Political Asylees, Refugees or other protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)’.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 motivated and passionate Senior Associate Network Security Engineer eager to join our global network infrastructure support team. With a keen interest in maintaining a highly redundant and scalable secure network, you are ready to contribute to a dynamic network engineering team responsible for supporting global network services. Your expertise spans LAN, WAN, Data Center, remote access, wireless, and firewall security. You excel in improving network security posture through new vendor solutions, maintaining Zero Trust Architecture, and supporting cloud operations in AWS, Azure, and GCP. Your values align with Synopsys' core principles of Integrity, Execution Excellence, Leadership, and Passion. With 2+ years of network administration experience, you are equipped with strong analytical skills, a diligent security mindset, and the ability to work independently while solving complex problems efficiently. You are eager to grow and learn, embracing new challenges and opportunities to advance your career in network security.What You’ll Be Doing:Maintain network security

standards, governance, and compliance.Troubleshoot network

connectivity and security access issues.Assist with deployment and

troubleshooting of network security infrastructure for global remote field

offices and data centers.Contribute to network security

ticketing and provide timely resolution for end-user issues.Utilize automation tools and

scripts to standardize deployment configurations and environments.Manage network security

infrastructure, including SASE, firewalls, VPNs, NAC, and ZTA solutions.Help maintain and advance Zero

Trust Architecture adoption.Identify and solve problems

related to overall security infrastructure performance, efficiency, and

availability in a timely manner.Contribute to network security

documentation and knowledge base articles.Support basic operations in

Azure/AWS/GCP cloud environments.Participate in an on-call

rotation.The Impact You Will Have:Enhance Synopsys' network

security posture through the implementation of new vendor solutions.Ensure compliance with network

security standards, governance, and best practices.Provide critical support for

global remote field offices and data centers, ensuring secure and reliable

network connectivity.Utilize automation to

streamline deployment configurations, improving efficiency and

consistency.Support the advancement and

maintenance of Zero Trust Architecture, reinforcing Synopsys' security

framework.Contribute to the resolution of

network security issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring business

continuity.What You’ll Need:BA or BS in a technical

discipline.US Citizen/Federal ITAR

compliant.2+ years of network

administration experience supporting small and large enterprise

environments.Experience with configuring and

troubleshooting VPN, IPsec, NAC, DOT1x, TLS/SSL encryption.General exposure to firewall

maintenance and operations.Knowledge of switching

fundamentals such as Ethernet, VLANs, and LACP.Basic troubleshooting

experience with BGP, OSPF, MPLS.Knowledge of OSI model, routing

protocols, and fundamentals.Experience using network

diagnostic and packet analysis tools.Strong verbal and written

interpersonal and communication skills.Ability to work independently

and troubleshoot problems with speed and efficiency.Strong customer service skills.Attention to detail and

accuracy.Ability to work after hours or

on weekends to support projects and maintenance activities.Potential travel to support

field office projects.Must be fluent in English.Bonus Qualifications:2 years of relevant work

experience, including scripting/coding.Network certifications such as

CompTIA Network+, CCNA, CompTIA Security+, ZIA.Proficiency with scripting

tools such as Ansible and Python.Experience with Cisco, Aruba,

and Palo Alto.Strong troubleshooting skills

and creative problem-solving abilities under pressure.The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:You will join a dynamic network engineering team responsible for supporting all global network services, including LAN, WAN, Data Center, remote access, wireless, and firewall security. This team manages a global data center footprint of over 12 megawatts of power, 12 Colo data centers, 10 on-prem data centers, and over 50K servers. You will be part of a team that values Integrity, Execution Excellence, Leadership, and Passion, driving Synopsys' growth and success.

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