Information Security Analyst
Appian · McLean, Virginia
About this role
**Information Security Analyst** **Location / Work Model:** McLean, Virginia | On-site at Appian Headquarters --- ## About the Team The Information Security team protects the infrastructure that powers Appian’s AI-Powered Process Automation for demanding enterprises and government agencies. You’ll help identify security risks across the organization and ensure vulnerabilities are resolved within strict SLAs—supporting Appian’s ability to serve highly regulated industries and maintain certifications. ## The Opportunity As AI-Powered Process Automation adoption accelerates, security and compliance become foundational to customer trust. This role supports Appian’s growth in government and regulated sectors through a relentless focus on vulnerability management and FedRAMP audit readiness. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally to translate security findings into actionable remediation plans. ## What You’ll Do - Lead comprehensive vulnerability assessments across Appian’s infrastructure using industry-standard tools, identifying and prioritizing risks by severity and business impact. - Partner with Engineering teams to drive timely remediation of vulnerabilities and misconfigurations, ensuring findings meet contractual SLAs and regulatory requirements (including FedRAMP). - Support FedRAMP and other compliance frameworks by providing evidence documentation and coordinating responses to auditor findings. - Analyze security data and trends using advanced Excel techniques and vulnerability management platforms; deliver actionable insights to leadership on risk posture and remediation progress. - Collaborate with Product, Cloud Operations, and Compliance teams to implement security best practices and reduce the attack surface of Appian’s Enterprise-Grade Orchestration platform. ## Required Qualifications - **Education:** Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related STEM field. - **Experience:** 2+ years in information security, vulnerability management, or security operations in enterprise technology environments. - **Vulnerability Management:** Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning/management platforms such as **Nessus** or **Qualys** (configuration, scan execution, and results analysis). - **Compliance Expertise:** Working knowledge of **FedRAMP** audit processes, controls frameworks, and regulatory compliance requirements in government or highly regulated industries. - **Data Analysis:** Advanced proficiency in **Excel** for data manipulation, trend analysis, and reporting security metrics. - **Audit Coordination:** Ability to support security audits by preparing documentation, responding to findings, and tracking remediation to closure. ## Preferred Qualifications - **Security Certifications:** Security+, CEH, CISSP, or GIAC (or similar). - **Cloud Security:** Experience securing cloud infrastructure in **AWS**, **Azure**, or **Google Cloud Platform**. - **Scripting Skills:** Ability to automate security workflows using **Python**, **PowerShell**, or similar. - Experience with enterprise platforms that translate well to Appian’s Enterprise-Grade Orchestration environment. --- ## Base Salary Range **$100,000 – $200,000 USD** ## Benefits (Highlights) Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with company match, flexible time off, paid parental leave, medical/dental/vision, life and disability insurance, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts,
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