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Security Engineer, Insider Risk Detection and Response

AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity.
$325,000 - $405,000
Security
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
3+ years of experience
AI · Cybersecurity
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Description For Security Engineer, Insider Risk Detection and Response

OpenAI is seeking a Security Engineer focused on Insider Risk Detection and Response to join their Security team in San Francisco. This role is crucial in protecting OpenAI's technology, people, and products, with a particular emphasis on detecting insider threats and safeguarding sensitive assets. The position offers a competitive salary range of $325K – $405K plus equity and comprehensive benefits.

The Security team at OpenAI is fundamental to their mission of ensuring artificial general intelligence benefits humanity. As a Security Engineer, you'll work alongside engineers and researchers to build, operate, and secure transformational AI technologies. The role involves innovating on Detection and Response infrastructure, developing detection rules, and driving projects focused on insider threats across OpenAI's technology stack.

The ideal candidate should have experience in Security or related fields, with strong technical skills including proficiency in scripting languages and familiarity with various operating systems and cloud infrastructure. The role requires both technical expertise and operational excellence, with a focus on collaboration across teams and adapting security frameworks to new risks in AI infrastructure.

OpenAI offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health support, 401(k) matching, generous parental leave, and learning opportunities. The position follows a hybrid work model with 3 days in the office per week, and relocation assistance is available. This is an opportunity to shape the future of AI security while working at the forefront of transformative technology.

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Responsibilities For Security Engineer, Insider Risk Detection and Response

  • 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
  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders providing technical expertise and evidence
  • Collaborate on cutting-edge AI research and use AI to improve OpenAI's Security posture

Requirements For Security Engineer, Insider Risk Detection and Response

Python
  • Experience in Security or a Security-adjacent field
  • Broad familiarity with operating systems and platforms (macOS, Windows, Linux, Kubernetes)
  • Knowledge of modern adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures
  • Proficiency with a scripting language (Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar)
  • Ability to empathize and collaborate with colleagues
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure

Benefits For Security Engineer, Insider Risk Detection and Response

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
401k
Parental Leave
Education Budget
Equity
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
  • Mental health and wellness support
  • 401(k) plan with 50% matching
  • Generous time off and company holidays
  • 24 weeks paid birth-parent leave & 20-week paid parental leave
  • Annual learning & development stipend ($1,500 per year)
  • Equity