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, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together. The Appian Information Security department continuously evaluates the threat-landscape for Appian operations and enhances security posture via automation. We are seeking an Information Security Engineer to secure and automate our infrastructure and code development and deployment processes. You will join a team that builds internal tools and CI/CD pipelines, integrates third-party security tools, helps maintain a secure code base, and partners with stakeholders to ensure the availability of security and corporate services. 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. To be successful in this role, you need: To collaborate with interdepartmental teams to help securely automate manual, checklist-driven processes To coordinate with interdepartmental teams to research and prevent potential security issues To support internal security reviews and participate in architectural design discussions 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 have a familiarity with Linux/Unix and Windows systems To have the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently To be proactive in learning new technologies Basic Qualifications: 2+ years experience developing CI/CD pipeline infrastructure to facilitate DevSecOps 2+ years experience integrating third party security tooling into the DevSecOps lifecycle Excellent communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate in English both verbally and in writing Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Experience managing infrastructure in one or more of AWS (preferred), GCP or Azure, as well as containerized deployments. Experience implementing a DevSecOps lifecycle Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python preferred) Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform preferred) Solid understanding of network fundamentals and internet protocols (TCP/IP networking and network services DNS, DHCP, etc.) Knowledge of cloud-based infrastructures (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS) Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated experience leveraging Artificial Intelligence to enhance security automation and development processes Experience automating security processes to enhance efficiency and threat response Relevant information security certifications (AWS Security, and/or other SANS certifications) 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 t