Sr. Director Cybersecurity – AI Strategy

Job Title: Sr. Director Cybersecurity – AI Strategy Job Description: Synopsys is hiring a Senior Director of Cybersecurity AI Strategy to define, execute, and govern the enterprise strategy for securing GenAI and Agentic AI technologies, platforms, and products. The role requires a visionary cybersecurity leader with a strong track record of leading large-scale cybersecurity and transformation efforts. The candidate will plan, develop, and drive the implementation of a comprehensive Cyber AI strategy, integrate security across all corporate and product domains, and lead strategic collaboration with SVP/EVP-level executives to define and advance Synopsys' AI Security agenda.

Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with senior leadership experience at enterprise scale
• Demonstrated experience securing cloud, SaaS, and data-driven platforms
• Strong understanding of GenAI and ML concepts, including, LLMs, RAG, Agentic AI, MCP
• Strong knowledge of AI security threats (e.g., adversarial ML, model inversion, data poisoning), secure architecture, threat modeling, and incident response
• Strong knowledge of Security Concepts (e.g. Data Security and Privacy, Security Engineering, Opensource Software Security and Architecture, Security Assurance)
• Experience with secure product development lifecycles
• Exceptional strategic leadership skills, influencing executive stakeholders and driving cross-functional collaboration
• Experience establishing governance frameworks and integrating with legal/privacy and engineering processes
• Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills

Benefits

• Annual bonus
• Equity
• Other discretionary bonuses