About the job
About Our Team
At OpenAI, we believe that the development of artificial general intelligence must be conducted in a way that is safe and beneficial for all of humanity. Security is paramount to our mission and underpins every aspect of our work.
Our Security team is dedicated to safeguarding OpenAI’s technology, personnel, and products. We adopt a highly technical approach to our creations while maintaining operational excellence in execution. Our core tenets include prioritizing impactful initiatives, empowering our researchers, anticipating future technological advancements, and fostering a robust security culture.
About the Position
As a Security Engineer specializing in insider threat detection and response, you will collaborate with our talented engineers and researchers to build and secure groundbreaking AI technologies. This role emphasizes the identification and mitigation of insider threats, ensuring the protection of OpenAI's most sensitive assets. Key responsibilities will include:
Key Responsibilities:
Innovate and enhance our detection and response infrastructure to automate comprehensive workflows for detection and investigation.
Develop, assess, and refine detection rules to guarantee effective and sustainable operations.
Lead projects across OpenAI’s technology landscape focusing on insider threats, including access abuse and intellectual property theft, as well as emerging risks associated with AI infrastructure.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as HR, Legal, and investigative units, providing technical insights and evidence to support thorough investigations.
Engage in pioneering AI research initiatives, leveraging AI to bolster OpenAI’s security framework.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
A minimum of 5 years of experience in a detection/response or insider risk role; we welcome both mid-level and senior applicants.
Proficient in operating systems and platforms, including macOS, Windows, Linux, and Kubernetes, with hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure.
Strong knowledge of modern adversarial tactics, data exfiltration methods, and experience in managing and leading incident responses.
Demonstrated proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.

