Senior Security Engineer - AI

7AI; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

7AI is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join our Boston team, focusing on defining security workflows and incident response strategies. You will design and implement advanced security use-cases, build simulations of attack scenarios, and enhance our AI agents through research and collaboration.

This role demands 4+ years of experience in security domains and coding skills in Python, along with a passion for tackling security challenges. Join us at this exciting stage of AI-driven cybersecurity innovation.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in security, including SOC, Blue Team, or IR roles.
• Experience with Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms.
• Automation and coding experience with Python or similar languages.
• Well-rounded knowledge and passion for security across various domains.

Responsibilities

• Define and refine security workflows and incident response strategies.
• Design and implement advanced security use-cases.
• Build and automate simulations of complex attack scenarios and environments.
• Research security incidents and provide insights to enhance our AI agents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security solutions.

Skills

Security experience (SOC, Blue Team, or IR roles)

Experience with SOAR platforms

Automation and coding skills (Python or similar)

Cloud security experience

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join our team, focusing on defining security workflows and incident response (IR) strategies. Our AI Security Engineers are at the forefront of the Agentic Security revolution, working directly with our customers to ensure the success of the platform and expand our automation use cases. You will design and implement advanced security use‑cases, build and automate simulations of complex attacks and environments, and research incidents to help improve our AI agents.

Responsibilities

• Define and refine security workflows and incident response strategies.
• Design and implement advanced security use‑cases.
• Build and automate simulations of complex attack scenarios and environments.
• Research security incidents and provide insights to enhance our AI agents.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate security solutions into our platform.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in security, including SOC, Blue Team, or IR roles.
• Experience with Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms.
• Experience with automation and coding experience with Python or similar languages.
• Ideal but not required: Cloud security experience.
• Well‑rounded knowledge and passion for security across various domains.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.

About 7AI

We are seeking professionals of all levels who are eager to make a substantial impact and excel in a high‑growth, dynamic environment. As AI is advancing at a pace never seen before, you’ll join us at a pivotal stage, where your expertise can shape the future of cybersecurity. You’ll have the opportunity to work on the bleeding edge of technology and drive true innovations, all while collaborating closely with industry veterans who are dedicated to defending the market from the new wave of AI‑driven attacks. Our culture is centered around respect, collaboration and proactiveness, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional value to our customers. If you’re passionate about building something extraordinary and thrive in an environment where your contributions truly matter, we’d love to connect with you.