OpenAI

Forward Deployed Security Engineer, Public Sector

San Francisco, California, United States

$243,000 – $306,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, Government & Public SectorIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess an active US security clearance and have over 5 years of security engineering experience, focusing on infrastructure, application, network, datacenter security, and systems engineering. Familiarity with cloud deployment models such as Azure and AWS, as well as knowledge of Kubernetes and Terraform, is essential. Proficiency in programming languages like Python or Golang is required, along with a proven track record of developing secure infrastructure. Experience with security operations, including insider threat monitoring and penetration testing, is necessary, as is a comprehensive understanding of modern adversary tactics and the ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

Responsibilities

As a Forward Deployed Security Engineer, you will deeply embed with strategic public sector customers to implement and maintain robust security controls. You will act as a design and technical thought partner, leveraging your security expertise on protective controls. Collaborating closely with teammates, cross-functional teams, customers, and service providers will be essential to achieve security and compliance goals. You will ensure the continuity of critical security and monitoring controls through routine assessments, threat monitoring, and security validation exercises.

Skills

Azure
AWS
Kubernetes
Terraform
Python
Golang
Security Operations
Insider threat monitoring
Network/endpoint detection and response
Red team/penetration testing operations
Threat Knowledge
Access Controls
Authentication
Encryption
Network Security
System Security

OpenAI

Develops safe and beneficial AI technologies

About OpenAI

OpenAI develops and deploys artificial intelligence technologies aimed at benefiting humanity. The company creates advanced AI models capable of performing various tasks, such as automating processes and enhancing creativity. OpenAI's products, like Sora, allow users to generate videos from text descriptions, showcasing the versatility of its AI applications. Unlike many competitors, OpenAI operates under a capped profit model, which limits the profits it can make and ensures that excess earnings are redistributed to maximize the social benefits of AI. This commitment to safety and ethical considerations is central to its mission of ensuring that artificial general intelligence (AGI) serves all of humanity.

Key Metrics

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$18,433.2MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental and vision insurance
Flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care
Mental healthcare service
Fertility treatment coverage
401(k) with generous matching
20-week paid parental leave
Life insurance (complimentary)
AD&D insurance (complimentary)
Short-term/long-term disability insurance (complimentary)
Optional buy-up life insurance
Flexible work hours and unlimited paid time off (we encourage 4+ weeks per year)
Annual learning & development stipend
Regular team happy hours and outings
Daily catered lunch and dinner
Travel to domestic conferences

Risks

Elon Musk's legal battle may pose financial and reputational challenges for OpenAI.
Customizable ChatGPT personas could lead to privacy and ethical concerns.
Competitors like Anthropic raising capital may intensify market competition.

Differentiation

OpenAI's capped profit model prioritizes ethical AI development over unlimited profit.
OpenAI's AI models, like Sora, offer unique video creation from text descriptions.
OpenAI's focus on AGI aims to create AI systems smarter than humans.

Upsides

OpenAI's $6.6 billion funding boosts its AI research and computational capacity.
Customizable ChatGPT personas enhance user engagement and satisfaction.
OpenAI's 'Operator' AI agent could revolutionize workforce automation by 2025.

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