OpenAI

Network Security Engineer

OpenAI

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: San FranciscoCaliforniaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $293,000 - $342,000 per year

About the role

  • Design, build, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and performant network infrastructure, automation workflows, and network security solutions.
  • Drive critical network and IT automation through software development and first-party tooling to optimize network operations, streamline infrastructure management, and enhance IT service delivery.
  • Leverage modern Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) methodologies and GitOps-driven automation to orchestrate network infrastructure, enforce configuration consistency, and scale IT workflows efficiently.
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for IT infrastructure, deploying to progressively tested environments across multiple clouds (Azure, AWS, GCP).
  • Design and implement scalable, network-focused internal tools and dashboards to streamline network operations, optimize network workflows, and provide real-time visibility into network performance.
  • Collaborate with security teams to align IT automation initiatives with Zero Trust principles and compliance frameworks.
  • Implement role-based access controls (RBAC) and mitigate security risks through automated policies.
  • Work cross-functionally to identify areas for IT service improvement and implement self-service solutions.
  • Manage multiple projects and initiatives, ensuring efficiency and alignment with business objectives.

Requirements

  • Strong experience with Cisco IOS, Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto or similar Enterprise network vendors
  • Strong Routing and Switching experience including routing protocols (BGP, OSPF and MPLS)
  • Experience with Network monitoring tools/protocols and logging pipelines like SNMP, Syslog, Netflow, Elasticsearch (ELK Stack) and Grafana
  • Strong understanding of network security principles including ACLs, Firewalls, VPN, 802.1x authentication, profiling and RBAC
  • Proficiency in a modern programming language (Python, Golang, Ruby, etc.)
  • Strong knowledge of and experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and infrastructure management.
  • Experience managing corporate infrastructure at scale with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices & GitOps workflows (Terraform, Ansible, Chef, etc.) as well as cloud automation best practices.
  • Experience integrating corporate IT infrastructure with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows.
  • Proven track record of developing and maintaining internal tools to streamline IT operations and business processes.
  • Demonstrated experience developing internal automation solutions, such as Slack bots and integrations.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to work cross-functionally with IT, security, and business teams.
  • Clear and concise communication skills to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • A self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Understanding of wireless design, channel planning and site surveys.
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
  • Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
  • Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
  • 13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
  • Mental health and wellness support
  • Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
  • Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
  • Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
  • Relocation support for eligible employees
  • Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Cisco IOSCisco MerakiPalo AltoRoutingSwitchingBGPOSPFMPLSPythonTerraform
Soft Skills
stakeholder managementcross-functional collaborationcommunicationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingself-starter