Appian Corporation

Information Security Engineer

Appian Corporation · McLean, Virginia

Posted 22 days ago

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This role has been open
22 days
Appian Corporation 's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
1% of Appian Corporation 's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Appian Corporation
high
112 stale, 8 reposted of 158 open
Hiring momentum
257 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

As an Information Security Engineer at Appian, you will design and implement advanced detection technologies to protect the company's global enterprise automation platform from cyber threats. Your role will involve building and scaling internal security systems, analyzing security-related data, and conducting risk analyses to enhance the organization's security posture. This position emphasizes collaboration with elite security architects and offers opportunities for professional growth in a high-velocity environment.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or a closely related STEM field
  • Internship, co-op, or academic project experience in cyber security engineering or threat analysis
  • Hands-on programming or scripting experience in Java, Python, or C/C++
  • Strong understanding of network fundamentals and internet protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with Windows and Linux/Unix operating systems
  • Knowledge of cloud-based infrastructures (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS)
  • Experience with enterprise platforms like Salesforce or ServiceNow

What you get

  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Flexible time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance

Worth weighing

  • On-site work model (5 days/week) may not suit all candidates
  • Base salary range provided but actual compensation may vary based on multiple factors
  • Role involves significant responsibility in security engineering projects, which may be demanding

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