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AI Security Automation Engineer

athenahealth, Inc. is a leading provider of cloud-based enterprise software solutions for medical groups and health systems, offering electronic health records, revenue cycle management, and patient engagement tools. The company aims to simplify healthcare, improve clinical and financial outcomes, and support the shift towards value-based care.

athenahealth

Employee count: 5000+

Salary: 96k-162k USD

BE, CA + 2 more

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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.

Key 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.

Required Qualifications

  • 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.

Expected Compensation

$96,000 - $162,000

The base salary range shown reflects the full range for this role from minimum to maximum. At athenahealth, base pay depends on multiple factors, including job-related experience, relevant knowledge and skills, how your qualifications compare to others in similar roles, and geographical market rates. Base pay is only one part of our competitive Total Rewards package - depending on role eligibility, we offer both short and long-term incentives by way of an annual discretionary bonus plan, variable compensation plan, and equity plans.

About athenahealth

Our vision:In an industry that becomes more complex by the day, we stand for simplicity. We offer IT solutions and expert services that eliminate the daily hurdles preventing healthcare providers from focusing entirely on their patients — powered by our vision to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.

Our company culture:Our talented  employees — or athenistas, as we call ourselves — spark the innovation and passion needed to accomplish our vision. We are a diverse group of dreamers and do-ers with unique knowledge, expertise, backgrounds, and perspectives. We unite as mission-driven problem-solvers with a deep desire to achieve our vision and make our time here count. Our award-winning culture is built around shared values of inclusiveness, accountability, and support.

Our DEI commitment:Our vision of accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all requires addressing the inequities that stand in the way. That's one reason we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our business, from attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce to maintaining an inclusive environment for athenistas, our partners, customers and the communities where we work and serve.

What we can do for you:

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, athenahealthenablesemployees 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.

Learn more about our culture and benefits here: athenahealth.com/careers

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Salary: 96k-162k USD

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Bachelor degree

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At athenahealth, we are at the forefront of revolutionizing the healthcare industry through groundbreaking technology. Our vision is to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all. We partner with healthcare organizations across the care continuum, from digital health start-ups to large health systems, to drive clinical and financial results. Our innovative technology includes electronic health records, revenue cycle management, and patient engagement solutions designed to eliminate friction for patients and ensure providers are paid efficiently. Through the expansion of our services and the opening of our network to other partners, care settings, and providers, we actively seek out and eliminate obstacles to a smarter healthcare experience. We are uniquely positioned to unlock and understand healthcare data from across the nation, leveraging insights to make a tangible difference for our customers and their patients.

Our commitment to innovation is embedded in our culture and our people. We believe that an environment that welcomes, develops, and promotes all employees is crucial for achieving our ambitious goals. The athenaOne cloud platform is a testament to our innovative approach, addressing critical aspects of a physician's practice with modules spanning patient engagement, revenue cycle, telehealth, payments, population health, and value-based care management. We deliver this comprehensive suite by combining powerful SaaS technology with expert services and data-driven insights derived from the country's largest single connected network. This allows us to help healthcare providers increase clinical efficiency, optimize financial performance, improve patient care outcomes, and accelerate their shift toward value-based care. By constantly developing new solutions, such as tailored offerings for specialties like women's health and urgent care, we empower clinicians to deliver the best care while enabling their practices to operate efficiently in a complex and competitive landscape. Our platform services allow for extensive customization and integration, with a library of over 750 APIs enabling third-party applications to exchange data and create unique workflows, further driving innovation and specialized user experiences.

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