Security Engineer, Insider Threat Detection & Response

OpenAI
San Francisco, Seattle, New York, United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 230,000 - 385,000 annuallyFunction: CybersecurityExperience: 5+ yearsSkills: ["Communication","Problem-solving","Teamwork"]

Security Engineer focused on detecting insider threats and building end-to-end Detection & Response workflows. You will develop detection rules, drive insider-threat projects across the tech stack, and partner with HR, Legal, and investigations, while collaborating with AI research to enhance OpenAI’s security posture.

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9 months ago

Security Engineer, Insider Threat Detection & Response

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Job Summary

Security Engineer focused on detecting insider threats and building end-to-end Detection & Response workflows. You will develop detection rules, drive insider-threat projects across the tech stack, and partner with HR, Legal, and investigations, while collaborating with AI research to enhance OpenAI’s security posture.
Location: San Francisco, Seattle, New York, United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Cybersecurity
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •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.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 230,000 - 385,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •5+ years experience in a detection/response or insider-risk role.
  • •Broad familiarity with operating systems and platforms (macOS, Windows, Linux) and Kubernetes, with experience in cloud infrastructure.
  • •Knowledge of modern adversary tactics and attack paths, data exfiltration techniques, and experience running and leading incidents.
  • •Proficiency with a scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
  • •Independently manage and run projects, balance preventative controls with user friction, and prioritize risk reduction.
Experience:5+ yearsCybersecuritySecurityInsider threatDetection
Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingTeamwork
Tech Stack:MacOSWindowsLinuxKubernetesCloudPythonBashPowerShell

Company Brief

OpenAI
Develops and deploys advanced generative AI models (including ChatGPT and DALL·E) and AI infrastructure, providing APIs and consumer products to accelerate safe AGI for broad benefit.
Industry: AI & Machine Learning
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Scaleup
Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded: 2015
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Glassdoor: 4.4
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