Protective Intelligence & Threat Analyst @ OpenAI
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About The Team
The Corporate Security team at OpenAI ensures the physical safety and security of the organization's assets, operations, and personnel. The team is dedicated to creating a secure environment that allows continued innovation in artificial intelligence.
About The Role
As a Protective Intelligence & Threat Analyst, you will monitor open-source intelligence, social media, and dark web sources to identify and analyze physical security threats and geopolitical developments relevant to OpenAI. The role involves initiating persons of interest investigations, assessing violent and disruptive threats, and conducting risk-based intelligence assessments. You will use advanced web-based tools, OSINT techniques, and established protective intelligence protocols to protect organizational assets while informing risk mitigation strategies.
Responsibilities
- Analyze OSINT data to enhance discoverability and dissemination.
- Research and acquire publicly available information to fill intelligence gaps.
- Identify and investigate physical threats using web-based tools.
- Conduct persons of interest investigations for executives and at-risk personnel.
- Provide risk mitigation recommendations based on threat assessments.
- Prepare and disseminate intelligence briefings for senior management.
- Utilize analytical tools to improve threat assessment efficiency.
- Maintain protocols and methodologies for intelligence gathering and sharing.
- Develop intelligence-sharing relationships internally and externally.
Qualifications
Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in threat investigations and intelligence analysis, with strong capabilities in corporate physical security protocols, OSINT techniques, risk management, and the intelligence cycle. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, high emotional intelligence, and the ability to work independently or as part of a small team are required. Experience with Ontic integrated research, threat detection, case management software, and ATAP threat assessment process is preferred. Flexibility to work atypical schedules and be on call for emergencies is also necessary.
Location
This role is based in San Francisco, CA, with the option for remote work.
About OpenAI
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. The company values diverse perspectives and is committed to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment. OpenAI is an equal opportunity employer.
Key skills/competency
- OSINT
- Threat Analysis
- Risk Management
- Investigations
- Security Protocols
- Data Analysis
- Intelligence Cycle
- Communication
- Analytical Tools
- Stakeholder Engagement
How to Get Hired at OpenAI
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research OpenAI's culture: Understand their mission and values.
- Customize your resume: Highlight OSINT and threat analysis skills.
- Prepare examples: Showcase risk management case studies.
- Network strategically: Connect with current security team members.
- Practice interview questions: Focus on technical and behavioral responses.