openai
Security Engineer, Insider Threat Detection & Response
San Franciscofulltimemid
About this role
OpenAI seeks a Security Engineer to build and operate detection and response systems focused on insider threat prevention. You'll develop detection rules, automate investigation workflows, and partner across teams to protect sensitive AI infrastructure and assets.
What you'll do
- Engineer and automate detection and investigation workflows across OpenAI's infrastructure
- Develop, measure, and tune detection rules for insider threats and access abuse
- Lead projects addressing insider risks including IP theft and emerging AI-specific threats
- Partner with HR, Legal, and investigative teams to support security investigations
- Collaborate on AI-driven improvements to security posture
- Manage projects independently while balancing security controls with user experience
What they're looking for
- Detection and response engineering
- Insider threat analysis
- Multi-platform knowledge (macOS, Windows, Linux, Kubernetes)
- Cloud infrastructure experience
- Scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
- Incident management and leadership
- Adversary tactics and attack path knowledge
- Data exfiltration techniques understanding
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