# Network Security Engineer

**Company**: OpenAI
**Location**: San Francisco
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: SF$293K – $342K
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Technology
**Wikidata**: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q124605186

**Apply**: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/openai/02aaa36c-971f-464e-b41c-0435bf762d43
**Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_ee02de1b-ee3

## Description

## Network Security Engineer

### About the Role

As a Network Security Engineer at OpenAI, you will play a critical role in architecting and maintaining both campus and cloud network infrastructure. You will design and implement secure, scalable, and high-performing network solutions that bridge on-premises environments with public cloud environments. Your expertise in routing and switching will ensure optimal network performance and reliability across diverse environments. You will drive automation initiatives through Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and GitOps methodologies, streamlining network provisioning, enforcing configuration consistency, and optimizing IT workflows. Your responsibilities will also include developing CI/CD pipelines tailored for IT infrastructure, enhancing deployment efficiency, and integrating robust network security measures. You will establish comprehensive observability and proactive issue resolution strategies.

### Responsibilities

- 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, EIGRP).

- Experience with cloud-based network infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP).

- Experience with network security technologies (firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems).

- Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, GitOps).

- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

- Strong understanding of network protocols and architectures.

- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

### What We Offer

- Competitive salary and benefits package.

- Opportunity to work with a cutting-edge technology company.

- Collaborative and dynamic work environment.

- Professional development and growth opportunities.

- Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance.

### How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced Network Security Engineer looking for a new challenge, please submit your resume and cover letter to [insert contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you!

## Skills

### Required
- Cisco IOS
- Cisco Meraki
- Palo Alto
- BGP
- OSPF
- EIGRP
- AWS
- Azure
- GCP
- Ansible
- Terraform
- GitOps
- CI/CD pipelines
- DevOps

### Nice to have
- network security
- cloud computing
- automation
- CI/CD pipelines
- DevOps