Information Security Engineer (2026 Graduates)

Appian Corporation•McLean, VA

3d•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. Here at Appian, we’re passionate about technology. We love making it, and we love using it. Joining Appian CIO will provide you with the opportunity to learn in an environment that values cross-functional collaboration and is committed to personal and professional growth. We want to revolutionize the way people work, and in doing so, we develop the Appian platform to be simple so our customers can thrive. The Appian Information Security department continuously evaluates the threat-landscape for Appian operations and service offerings. Appian is seeking talented Information Security Engineers to join our growing Information Security team, where you’ll assist with security engineering projects to support security operations, monitoring, and compliance. You will have an opportunity to develop and work on tools and systems that protect critical assets from emerging threats as well as evaluate international security concerns, vulnerability management, and industry security regulations. This role is based at our headquarters 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

Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field of study
Programming/scripting experience in one or more languages (e.g. Java, Python, C/C++)
An understanding of network fundamentals and internet protocols (TCP/IP networking and network services DNS, DHCP, etc.)

Responsibilities

The ability to build systems to enable Appian InfoSec to quickly adapt and defend against modern attacker techniques
To provide analysis and investigation of security related data from a wide range of security products and devices
To work with various Appian systems to design and implement enhanced detection technologies
To conduct risk analysis and provide recommendations for remediation or mitigation
To design and build security tools and processes for scanning, testing, monitoring and reporting
To conduct security research and present findings to senior engineers and security architects
To identify, design, and execute on security projects that improve Appian’s intrusion detection and response capabilities
To have a familiarity with Windows and Linux/Unix systems
To have knowledge of cloud-based infrastructures (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS), networks, or operating systems

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.

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