Open Source Insider Risk Investigator

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. We are technical in what we build but are operational in how we do our work, and are committed to supporting all products and research at OpenAI. Our Security team tenets include: prioritizing for impact, enabling researchers, preparing for future transformative technologies, and engaging a robust security culture.  

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Open Source Insider Risk Investigator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting in-depth research focused on insider risk, writing comprehensive analytic reports, and performing open source investigations. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background, understanding of threats from foreign intelligence services, exceptional writing skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

In this role, you will cover these key areas:

• Open Source Investigations:

  • Utilize open source intelligence (OSINT) techniques to gather and analyze information from publicly available sources.

  • Monitor social media, news outlets, public records, and other open sources for relevant intelligence related to insider risk and foreign government involvement in IP theft.

  • Synthesize open source data with other intelligence sources to develop comprehensive insights.

• Analytic Report Writing:

  • Produce high-quality analytic reports, assessments, and briefings for senior management and other stakeholders.

  • Summarize complex information and present findings clearly and concisely.

  • Ensure all reports are well-researched, accurate, and adhere to organizational standards.

• Open Source Investigations:

  • Utilize open source intelligence (OSINT) techniques to gather and analyze information from publicly available sources.

  • Monitor social media, news outlets, public records, and other open sources for relevant intelligence related to insider risk and foreign government involvement in IP theft.

  • Synthesize open source data with other intelligence sources to develop comprehensive insights.

• Due Diligence Checks:

  • Conduct thorough due diligence checks on individuals, organizations, and entities.

  • Assess the credibility and reliability of sources and information.

  • Compile detailed reports on findings, highlighting potential risks and concerns.

• Collaboration and Communication:

  • Work closely with other intelligence analysts, security professionals, and law enforcement agencies.

  • Share intelligence findings and collaborate on joint investigations.

  • Provide expert advice and recommendations to enhance counterintelligence capabilities.

You might thrive in this role if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Intelligence Studies, Criminal Justice, International Relations, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

• 3+ years of experience in insider risk, open source investigations, counterintelligence, or a related field.

• Proficiency in open source intelligence (OSINT) tools and techniques.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex issues to non-technical stakeholders.

• Familiarity with counterintelligence methodologies and best practices.

About OpenAI

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. 

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