Security Engineer • Mid-Level

Who you are

You have a strong background in security engineering with a focus on insider threat detection — you've developed and implemented detection and response strategies that effectively mitigate risks. Your experience includes working with cross-functional teams to enhance security measures and ensure compliance with industry standards.

You possess technical expertise in security operations and incident response — you understand the complexities of safeguarding sensitive information and have hands-on experience with tools and technologies that enhance security posture. Your analytical skills enable you to measure and tune detection rules for optimal performance.

You are proficient in programming languages such as Python and have experience with cloud platforms like AWS — you leverage these skills to automate workflows and improve detection capabilities. Your familiarity with SQL and data analysis allows you to derive insights from security data and support investigations effectively.

You thrive in collaborative environments and have a track record of partnering with stakeholders across various departments, including HR and Legal — your ability to communicate technical concepts clearly helps bridge the gap between technical and non-technical teams.

Desirable

Experience with AI technologies is a plus, as you may collaborate on cutting-edge research to enhance security measures. Familiarity with compliance frameworks and regulations will also be beneficial in this role.

What you'll do

As a Security Engineer at OpenAI, you will innovate on detection and response infrastructure, focusing on insider threats — your role will involve engineering and automating end-to-end detection and investigation workflows. You will develop, measure, and tune detection rules to ensure effective operations while driving projects across OpenAI’s technology stack.

You will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to provide technical expertise and evidence to support investigations — your contributions will help safeguard OpenAI's most sensitive assets against access abuse and intellectual property theft. You will also collaborate with researchers to leverage AI in improving security measures.

Your responsibilities will include conducting thorough investigations into security incidents and providing actionable insights to enhance security protocols — you will play a key role in fostering a robust security culture within the organization.

What we offer

OpenAI offers a dynamic work environment where you can contribute to meaningful projects that impact the future of technology. You will have the opportunity to work alongside talented engineers and researchers who are passionate about security and AI. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

We provide competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in shaping the future of technology and ensuring that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity.