About the job
About Our Team
At OpenAI, our commitment to security is integral to our mission of ensuring that artificial general intelligence serves the betterment of humanity.
Our dedicated Security team safeguards OpenAI's innovative technology, workforce, and products. We emphasize a technical yet operational approach, supporting all research and products across the organization. Our core principles include prioritizing impactful security measures, empowering researchers, preparing for future technologies, and cultivating a robust security culture.
About This Opportunity
As a Security Engineer specializing in Detection and Response, you'll collaborate with our talented engineers and researchers to build, manage, and secure groundbreaking AI technologies. Your role will encompass all facets of Detection & Response, contributing as a versatile generalist within the Security team. Key responsibilities include:
Lead initiatives across various security domains including Application Security, Infrastructure Security, Offensive Security, and Detection and Response.
Innovate solutions to address emerging security challenges.
Collaborate on pioneering AI research and leverage AI to enhance OpenAI’s security posture.
This position may be based in San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, or New York City, NY. We adopt a hybrid work model, requiring three days in the office per week, and provide relocation assistance for new hires.
Your Contributions Will Include:
Innovating and enhancing Detection and Response infrastructure.
Developing tools for the management of detection rule lifecycles.
Creating, measuring, and refining detection rules for effective and sustainable operations.
Automating manual response workflows.
Ensuring visibility and management of OpenAI’s endpoint fleet (macOS, Windows).
Driving advancements in identity access management (IAM), device management, and our utilization of public cloud services (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure).
You Will Excel in This Role If You Have:
Experience in cybersecurity or a related field.
Familiarity with Microsoft Azure and/or other cloud infrastructure platforms.
Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for security innovation.

