Information Security Analyst
Appian · McLean, Virginia · $100k–$200k
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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.
Information Security Analyst
McLean, Virginia | Work Model: On-site at Appian Headquarters
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Information Security team is the guardian of trust at Appian, protecting the infrastructure that powers AI-Powered Process Automation for the world's most demanding enterprises and government agencies. We operate with autonomy and urgency, identifying security risks across the organization and ensuring vulnerabilities are resolved within strict SLAs. Our work directly enables Appian's ability to serve highly regulated industries and maintain certifications that unlock enterprise growth.
THE OPPORTUNITY
As enterprises accelerate their adoption of AI-Powered Process Automation, security and compliance have become the foundation of customer trust. This role exists because Appian's growth in government and regulated sectors demands relentless focus on vulnerability management and FedRAMP audit readiness. You will be at the center of cross-functional collaboration, translating security findings into actionable remediation plans that protect our platform and our customers.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Lead comprehensive vulnerability assessments across Appian's infrastructure using industry-standard tools, identifying and prioritizing security risks based on severity and business impact.
- Partner with Engineering teams to drive timely remediation of vulnerabilities and misconfigurations, ensuring all findings meet contractual SLAs and regulatory requirements including FedRAMP standards.
- Execute audit preparation and support activities for FedRAMP and other compliance frameworks, providing evidence documentation and coordinating responses to auditor findings.
- Analyze security data and trends using advanced Excel techniques and vulnerability management platforms, delivering actionable insights to leadership on risk posture and remediation progress.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across Product, Cloud Operations, and Compliance teams to implement security best practices and reduce the attack surface of our Enterprise-Grade Orchestration platform.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Hold a Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related STEM field.
- Experience: 2+ years of experience in information security, vulnerability management, or security operations within enterprise technology environments.
- Vulnerability Management: Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning and management platforms such as Nessus or Qualys, including configuration, scan ex
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elopment opportunities.
- Community: We’ll 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 country—please 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 world’s largest organizations. Our platform is known for its unique power, reliability, and scale. We’ve been automating processes for more than 25 years and have proven expertise in enterprise operations. For more information, visit appian.com .
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Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com . Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.