Security Engineer Detection and Response
@ OpenAI

San Francisco, CA
$330,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 8 hours ago

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About The Team

Security is at the foundation of OpenAI’s mission to ensure that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity. The Security team protects OpenAI’s technology, people, and products. They build technical solutions while keeping operational effectiveness, supporting all research and product efforts.

About The Role

As a Security Engineer, you will join OpenAI engineers and researchers in building, operating, and securing transformational AI technologies with a focus on Detection & Response. You will drive projects across AppSec, InfraSec, OffSec and Detection and Response while contributing as a strong generalist.

In This Role, You Will

  • Innovate on Detection and Response infrastructure
  • Build tools for managing detection rule lifecycles
  • Develop, measure and tune detection rules
  • Automate manual response processes
  • Ensure visibility of OpenAI’s endpoint fleet
  • Improve IAM, device management, and cloud usage

You Might Thrive In This Role If You

  • Have experience in security or adjacent fields
  • Know Microsoft Azure or other cloud platforms
  • Understand modern adversary tactics and techniques
  • Are proficient with scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.)
  • Collaborate well and can independently manage projects

About OpenAI

OpenAI is dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose AI benefits all humanity. They value diverse perspectives and aim to safely deploy advanced AI systems globally.

Key skills/competency

  • Detection
  • Response
  • Cloud
  • Scripting
  • Automation
  • Infrastructure
  • AppSec
  • IAM
  • Endpoint Management
  • Cybersecurity

How to Get Hired at OpenAI

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Align skills with detection and response requirements.
  • Highlight cloud expertise: Emphasize Azure and infrastructure experience.
  • Demonstrate scripting skills: List Python, Bash, or PowerShell projects.
  • Prepare for technical interviews: Practice security scenario-based questions.
  • Show collaborative experience: Mention teamwork in security projects.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review cloud security best practices.
Practice scripting challenges in Python.
Study detection rule lifecycle management.
Familiarize with endpoint management tools.

Behavioral Questions

Describe project prioritization in past roles.
Explain teamwork during security incidents.
Share conflict resolution examples.
Discuss independent project management.

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