Lead Information Security Engineer

Here at Appian, our core values of Respect, Work to Impact, Ambition, and Constructive Dissent & Resolution define who we are. In short, this means we constantly seek to understand the best for our customers, we go beyond completion in our work, we strive for excellence with intensity, and we embrace candid communication. These values guide our actions and shape our culture every day.  When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team that's dedicated to accomplishing hard things.

Appian’s information security team is growing and is seeking a Lead Information Security Engineer to help design, build, and support security architecture components for securing Appian’s Cloud and Corporate environments. This person will work as a lead expert in a dynamic information security team involving cloud computing technologies and multiple security frameworks. 

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.

About the Job:

• Work directly with technical teams (e.g. Engineering, Cloud, IT) to conduct secure architecture reviews and to design, analyze, and/or recommend secure infrastructure and tooling

• Lead major projects/initiatives that involve large security tool deployments or engineering efforts

• Serve as a trusted advisor and expert in security engineering domains to other teams and peers  with their use of cloud computing and/or modern technologies

• Enhance our security engineering infrastructure and systems that are continuously evaluating the threat-landscape for Appian’s operations and service offerings

• Serve as a mentor to other engineers on the security team

• Contribute ideas to improve the security posture and detections in our security program

• Stay knowledgeable around the cutting edge of information security, threats, tools, and techniques

About You:

• 4+ years experience with security architecture and design

• 5+ years experience using various security technologies

• 3+ years experience in SaaS, PaaS, IaaS and/or cloud infrastructure development environments (experience with Amazon Web Services is a plus)

• Experience with modern Cloud Native technologies - Kubernetes, Docker, serverless, etc.

• Experience with infrastructure-as-code, security tool development, and automation to secure the cloud with a preference for leveraging/creating open-source security tools

• Experience with languages such as Java, Python, Ruby, Go, C, etc.

• Experience with UNIX or its variants, such as Linux

• Familiar with networking protocols and technologies - TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, etc.

• Familiar with common security frameworks such as the Mitre ATT&CK framework and threat hunting concepts to identify IOCs

• Effective communicator of technical designs and vision verbally, visually and/or in writing for small to medium sized technical and non-technical audiences

• Excellent at problem solving and a talent for identifying creative solutions

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 that employees have access to a holistic range of development 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.

About Appian

Appian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AI-Powered Process Platform includes everything you need to design, automate, and optimize even the most complex processes, from start to finish. The world's most innovative organizations trust Appian to improve their workflows, unify data, and optimize operations—resulting in better growth and superior customer experiences. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]

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