Network Security Engineer

Position Overview

• Location Type: Hybrid
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $245K - $310K

As a Network Security Engineer at OpenAI, you will be instrumental in architecting and maintaining both campus and cloud network infrastructure. This role focuses on designing and implementing secure, scalable, and high-performing network solutions that connect on-premises environments with public cloud environments. You will leverage automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to streamline network provisioning and enforce configuration consistency. The team prioritizes security, reliability, and user-centric solutions to support AI research, corporate operations, and product innovation.

Requirements

• Extensive experience with enterprise network technologies (routing, switching, firewalls, etc.)
• Strong foundation in network security fundamentals
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) methodologies (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Familiarity with GitOps and automation principles
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Security, IT, and Engineering teams

Responsibilities

• Design, build, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and performant network infrastructure and automation workflows.
• Drive critical network and IT automation through software development and first-party tooling.
• Leverage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) methodologies and GitOps-driven automation to orchestrate network infrastructure.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for IT infrastructure, deploying to progressively tested environments.
• Establish comprehensive observability and proactive issue resolution strategies.
• Integrate robust network security measures.
• Collaborate with Security, IT, and Engineering teams to align automation workflows with Zero Trust principles and enforce role-based access controls.

Company Information

OpenAI’s IT Engineering organization advances the mission of deploying artificial general intelligence (AGI) for the benefit of all by delivering secure, scalable, and resilient technology solutions. Our team builds and maintains robust infrastructure that safeguards OpenAI’s data and systems while ensuring employees are well-equipped and seamlessly connected. By prioritizing security, reliability, and user-centric solutions, we empower OpenAI employees to drive impactful AI research, corporate operations, and product innovation.

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