Job Description

Requirement Details:

Job Posting: Synopsys, Inc – Cybersecurity Engineer - (Insider Threat / Cybersecurity -Analyst )

Client: Synopsys

Locations: Hillsboro, OR; Austin, TX; Charlotte, NC (Hybrid, minimum 2 days in office)

Duration: 6 months (Contract)

Role Overview

The Software Engineer will focus on insider threat detection, monitoring, and mitigation within the organization. This role involves hands-on cybersecurity work, including monitoring network activity, conducting investigations, threat hunting, and collaborating across teams to reduce security risks.

Key Responsibilities

Monitoring and Detection

• Use advanced monitoring tools to detect suspicious activities, anomalies, or deviations within the network and systems.
• Analyze data logs, user activities, and access patterns to identify potential insider threats or unauthorized behavior.

Investigation and Analysis

• Conduct in-depth investigations into suspected insider threats, gathering evidence and collaborating with relevant stakeholders.
• Analyze security incidents to determine root causes, motives, and potential operational impact.

Threat Hunting

• Perform threat hunting in a corporate environment.
• Work with large datasets and log analysis tools.
• Apply Cyber Threat Intelligence via enrichment, correlation, and attribution.

Risk Assessment and Mitigation

• Evaluate the severity and impact of insider threats on critical assets and operations.
• Develop and implement proactive strategies, policies, and controls to mitigate threats.

Reporting and Communication

• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on insider threat incidents, trends, and mitigation strategies for management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, HR, legal, compliance) to address security concerns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field preferred (can be offset with relevant experience/projects).
• 5+ years in cybersecurity with a focus on insider threat detection and analysis.
• Proficiency in security automation, scripting, monitoring tools, and SIEM platforms.
• Strong understanding of insider threat indicators, behavioral analytics, and user activity monitoring.
• Experience in threat hunting and working with large data sets.
• Knowledge of legal hold processes and working with 3rd party organizations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to collaborate across teams and influence stakeholders.

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