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As a Security Engineer you will join our OpenAI engineers and researchers in building, operating and securing transformational AI technologies. This role will focus on all aspects of Detection & Response but with a strong emphasis on detecting insider threats and influencing controls to safeguard OpenAI's most sensitive assets.
Job Responsibility:
Innovate on Detection and Response infrastructure to engineer and automate end-to-end detection and investigation workflows
Develop, measure, and tune detection rules to ensure effective and sustainable operations
Drive projects across OpenAI’s technology stack with a focus on insider threats, ranging from access abuse and intellectual property theft to novel risks emerging within AI infrastructure
Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including HR, Legal, and peer investigative teams, providing technical expertise and evidence to support investigations
Collaborate on cutting-edge AI research, and use AI to improve OpenAI’s Security posture
Requirements:
5+ years experience working in a detection/response or insider-risk role
Broad familiarity with operating systems and platforms such as macOS, Windows, Linux, and Kubernetes, along with experience in cloud infrastructure
Knowledge of modern adversary tactics and attack paths, data exfiltration techniques, and have experience running and leading incidents
Proficiency with a scripting language (e.g. Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar)
Independently manage and run projects, balance preventative controls with user friction, and prioritize efforts for risk reduction
Motivated by securing transformative technology and can adapt familiar security frameworks to new risks in AI infrastructure
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
Offers Equity
Performance-related bonus(es) for eligible employees