Information Security Analyst (2026 Graduates)

Appian Corporation • McLean, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.
As an Analyst on the Information Security Trust team, you will support the implementation of a continuously evolving governance, risk, and compliance program (GRC) supporting our enterprise and products. In this role, you will help establish a strong program for security by setting security policy and standards in alignment with applicable industry frameworks, ensure that groups across the company are aware of and adhere to security requirements, assess risk posture of systems and environments, work with teams throughout the organization to ensure control requirements are implemented in accordance with security policies and standards, oversee control assessments from external assessors, and continuous monitor programs to ensure controls are healthy and any gaps are addressed.
This role is based at our ​h​eadquarters in ​McLean, Virginia. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian.

Requirements

• To be ambitious, detail oriented, and to work to impact, not completion
• Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to dissent constructively and find resolution while showing respect towards others
• Ability to make sound, situationally aware decisions
• Ability to communicate effectively verbal and written communication skills, and ability to effectively provide security subject matter expertise across all levels of Appian information security concepts and requirements to personnel of varying technical backgrounds and positions
• Ability to track work accurately and handle multiple work streams simultaneously, while meeting aggressive deadlines and delivering impactful products
• Ability to execute on established roadmaps
• Ability to work as a team to accomplish shared goals
• A passion for security and technology
• Understanding of security frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, SOC 2, FedRAMP, PCI DSS, etc.)
• Understanding of relevant technologies such as: cloud-based SaaS / PaaS software delivery models and underlying IaaS (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP), modern cloud native technologies (e.g. Kubernetes, Docker, serverless), operating systems (e.g. Windows, UNIX, Linux), cryptography
• Ability to evaluate environments, architectures, plans against compliance requirements to identify gaps, and to work collaboratively with teams responsible for implementing controls to provide guidance and oversight on how best to meet compliance requirements
• Ability to work independently
• B.S./B.A. or greater in related field of study and / or relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISA, CISM)
• Experience in security compliance / governance, risk management, information assurance, or other related field

Responsibilities

• Setting security policy and standards in alignment with applicable industry frameworks
• Ensure that groups across the company are aware of and adhere to security requirements
• Assess risk posture of systems and environments
• Work with teams throughout the organization to ensure control requirements are implemented in accordance with security policies and standards
• Oversee control assessments from external assessors
• Continuous monitor programs to ensure controls are healthy and any gaps are addressed

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 country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees