AI Security Automation Engineer

athenahealth • Boston, MA

20h • $96,000 - $162,000

About The Position

Join us as we work to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all. Role Summary We are seeking an Associate level AI Security Automation Engineer to help integrate security into the software development lifecycle and improve DevSecOps efficiency using AI-driven analytics and automation. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, platform, and product teams to reduce risk, streamline security operations, and improve the developer's experience through scalable security practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/ Cybersecurity/ Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Strong knowledge of web/app security fundamentals (e.g., OWASP Top 10 concepts).
• Familiarity with Git and modern development workflows (PRs, CI/CD).
• Strong proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, etc.)
• Experience with writing unit tests, producing user documentation, and informative demos.
• Hands-on experience with AWS/Azure, including security fundamentals (e.g., IAM, networking, logging/monitoring) and supporting security in cloud-based environments.
• Experience using agentic AI systems in engineering/security workflows, including integrating AI agents with MCP servers to enable assisted/automated remediation (or similar)
• Ability to operate effectively in a high-performing, collaborative environment, working closely with development and partner teams across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering, platform, and product teams to embed security into day-to-day delivery and SDLC workflows.
• Support application security programs across SAST, DAST (web and API), SCA, and secrets scanning.
• Strengthen software supply chain security and integrate security controls into the Harness unified pipeline and related CI/CD workflows.
• Build AI-powered workflows including agentic IDE and MCP server integrations to automate triage, prioritize and enable auto remediation via standardized playbooks.
• Reduce false positives and operational noise by using AI-assisted analysis to tune and maintain SAST queries/rules.
• Support response to zero-day events by accelerating assessment/scanning and automating identification of affected assets (e.g., vulnerable libraries or malicious packages) using inventory sources.
• Create and maintain runbooks, playbooks, and documentation for recurring findings, remediation steps, and operational processes.
• Support the security exemption/exception process, including documentation, approvals, and expiry/renewal tracking.

Benefits

• Along with health and financial benefits, athenistas enjoy perks specific to each location, including commuter support, employee assistance programs, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and collaborative workspaces — some offices even welcome dogs.
• We also encourage a better work-life balance for athenistas with our flexibility.
• While we know in-office collaboration is critical to our vision, we recognize that not all work needs to be done within an office environment, full-time.
• With consistent communication and digital collaboration tools, athenahealth enables employees to find a balance that feels fulfilling and productive for each individual situation.
• In addition to our traditional benefits and perks, we sponsor events throughout the year, including book clubs, external speakers, and hackathons.
• We provide athenistas with a company culture based on learning, the support of an engaged team, and an inclusive environment where all employees are valued.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level