Information Security Engineer

Here at Appian our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian youll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things together.

Are you ready to build the security systems that protect a global enterprise automation platform from modern cyber threats As a Security Engineer you will design and implement advanced detection technologies to shield our critical infrastructure.

Location: McLean VA Work Model: On-site (5 days/week)

The Appian Information Security department continuously evaluates the global threat landscape to protect Appian operations and service offerings. Our mission is to build monitor and scale robust security tools and processes that shield critical corporate and customer assets from emerging threats international security concerns and vulnerabilities ensuring our AI-Powered Process Automation platform remains resilient and secure.

At Appian we believe our greatest innovations spring from in-person collaboration. Joining our team at our McLean headquarters means you will work alongside elite security architects in a high-velocity environment that prioritizes your professional growth. This role offers an unparalleled launchpad to transition academic knowledge into real-world impact giving you direct ownership over intrusion detection capabilities and cloud-based defense strategies for our Enterprise-Grade Orchestration ecosystem.

• Build and scale internal security systems to enable Appian InfoSec to quickly adapt monitor and defend against modern attacker techniques.
• Analyze and investigate complex security-related data pulled from a wide range of security products logging devices and endpoint monitors.
• Design and implement enhanced detection technologies across various Appian systems to proactively surface potential anomalies and vulnerabilities.
• Conduct comprehensive risk analysis on infrastructure assets and provide actionable recommendations for remediation or mitigation.
• Execute dedicated security engineering projects that directly improve Appians overarching intrusion detection scanning testing and response capabilities.

• Education: Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Computer Science Cyber Security Computer Engineering or a closely related STEM field of study.
• Experience: Progressive internship co-op or academic project experience centered on cyber security engineering or threat analysis.
• Technical Mastery: Hands-on programming or scripting experience in one or more languages specifically Java Python or C/C.
• Core Fundamentals: A strong foundational understanding of network fundamentals and internet protocols including TCP/IP networking DNS and DHCP.

• Familiarity with administration and security best practices for both Windows and Linux/Unix operating systems.
• Fundamental knowledge of cloud-based infrastructures (SaaS PaaS IaaS) and modern network security architectures.
• We value experience with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce or ServiceNow as these skills translate well into our Enterprise-Grade Orchestration environment.

Tools and Resources

• Training and Development: During onboarding we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.
• Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University skills based training and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
• Community: Well immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social educational and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.

Benefits

Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health wellbeing and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support life and disability insurance an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) a retirement/pension plan wellness dollars tuition reimbursement family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by countryplease ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.

About Appian

Appian provides AI automation for the most important business processes at the worlds largest organizations. Our platform is known for its unique power reliability and scale. Weve been automating processes for more than 25 years and have proven expertise in enterprise operations. For more information visit .

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