Cadence’s Information Security team is seeking an experienced Software Security Architect. This role will focus on secure software development, security by design. The architect will work with the Cadence development teams ensuring security tool are integrated within the development environment, build, and artifactory level. As a member of the Information Security team, this role will Architect and lead the secure SDLC, including DAST, SAST, SCA, penetration testing, and attack surface management.
This role will interface directly with development teams. Of course, there is broad exposure to other aspects of information security related tasks such as vulnerability management, and deployment of security solutions. The successful candidate for this position is a highly motivated individual with a strong Software Development and Configuration Management/DevOps background that wants to educate and build a software security program.
Key Responsibilities:
Integrate security practices/solutions into SDLC
Build and perform software composition analysis in CI/CD pipeline
Build Cadence artifactory using JFrog or SonaType
DevOps integration – Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI etc.
Prioritization and Remediation of software vulnerabilities
Required Technical Expertise:
Skills: Software development experience in C/C++; Python, TcL
Github, Perforce experience
Sonatype, JFrog experience
Blackduck, Fortify, SonarQube, etc.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience). Minimum 8 Years
Preferred Certifications:
(ISC)2 Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)
(ISC)² Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
(ISC)² Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
Soft Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially with DevOps and engineering teams.
Job Location: San Jose, CA (onsite position)
The annual salary range for California is $136,500 to $253,500. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.
We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.Skills Required
- Software development experience in C/C++
- Software development experience in Python
- Software development experience in Tcl
- Experience integrating security practices and tools into SDLC (DAST, SAST, SCA, penetration testing, attack surface management)
- Experience building and managing artifactory using JFrog or Sonatype
- DevOps integration experience (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI) and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with GitHub and Perforce
- Experience with Black Duck, Fortify, SonarQube or similar code/security scanning tools
- Prioritization and remediation of software vulnerabilities / vulnerability management experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience
- Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills with DevOps and engineering teams
- Preferred certifications: CSSLP, CISSP, CCSP
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