Network Security Engineer Job at OpenAI (San Francisco)

Network Security Engineer

OpenAI

Location:
United States , San Francisco

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

293000.00 - 342000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

As a Network Security Engineer at OpenAI, you will play a critical role in architecting and maintaining both campus and cloud network infrastructure. You will design and implement secure, scalable, and high-performing network solutions that bridge on-premises environments with public cloud environments. Your expertise in routing and switching will ensure optimal network performance and reliability across diverse environments. You will drive automation initiatives through Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and GitOps methodologies, streamlining network provisioning, enforcing configuration consistency, and optimizing IT workflows. Your responsibilities will also include developing CI/CD pipelines tailored for IT infrastructure, enhancing deployment efficiency, and integrating robust network security measures. You will establish comprehensive observability and proactive issue resolution strategies.

Job Responsibility:

Design, build, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and performant network infrastructure, automation workflows, and network security solutions
Drive critical network and IT automation through software development and first-party tooling to optimize network operations, streamline infrastructure management, and enhance IT service delivery
Leverage modern Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) methodologies and GitOps-driven automation to orchestrate network infrastructure, enforce configuration consistency, and scale IT workflows efficiently
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for IT infrastructure, deploying to progressively tested environments across multiple clouds (Azure, AWS, GCP)
Design and implement scalable, network-focused internal tools and dashboards to streamline network operations, optimize network workflows, and provide real-time visibility into network performance
Collaborate with security teams to align IT automation initiatives with Zero Trust principles and compliance frameworks
Implement role-based access controls (RBAC) and mitigate security risks through automated policies
Work cross-functionally to identify areas for IT service improvement and implement self-service solutions
Manage multiple projects and initiatives, ensuring efficiency and alignment with business objectives

Requirements:

Strong experience with Cisco IOS, Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto or similar Enterprise network vendors
Strong Routing and Switching experience including routing protocols (BGP, OSPF and MPLS)
Experience with Network monitoring tools/protocols and logging pipelines like SNMP, Syslog, Netflow, Elasticsearch (ELK Stack) and Grafana
Strong understanding of network security principles including ACLs, Firewalls, VPN, 802.1x authentication, profiling and RBAC
Proficiency in a modern programming language (Python, Golang, Ruby, etc.)
Strong knowledge of and experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and infrastructure management
Experience managing corporate infrastructure at scale with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices & GitOps workflows (Terraform, Ansible, Chef, etc.) as well as cloud automation best practices
Experience integrating corporate IT infrastructure with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows
Proven track record of developing and maintaining internal tools to streamline IT operations and business processes
Demonstrated experience developing internal automation solutions, such as Slack bots and integrations
Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to work cross-functionally with IT, security, and business teams
Clear and concise communication skills to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
A self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Understanding of wireless design, channel planning and site surveys

Nice to have:

Expertise and experience with SSL Inspection
Deep experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with campus LAN/WAN implementations including DWDM and optical networking
Experience with and knowledge of data center best practices including architecture design and interconnects

What we offer:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
Mental health and wellness support
Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
Relocation support for eligible employees
Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided
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Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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