Information Security Application Engineer

Here at Appian, we’re passionate about automation, speed, and efficiency; and the CIO department is a great place to apply these values! From Information Security, Business Technology, to Solution Engineering, joining Appian will provide you with the opportunity to lead technical strategy, execution and communication for all applications to support Appian employees, customers, and partners across the world. Join us, as we work collaboratively to grow Appian.

As an Application Engineer working on Appian's Information Security, your mission will be to ensure that the platform is always fast, scalable and up to whatever tasks our engineers configure it to do. As part of the team, you will work to ensure the continuous evolution and improvement of our systems and programs by designing, developing, and implementing applications built on the Appian Platform and other tools.

To be successful in this role, you will need to:

• Design, develop and implement customer software solutions to support Appian’s Security Platform
• Leverage knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns to write applications and solutions in existing Appian frameworks (SAIL, Process Models, Rules, Expressions, and all Appian Objects) and light full-stack and mobile development.
• Ensure process implementation and think critically about process improvement; including monitoring performance and setting security SLA’s 
• Dive deep into large volumes of security data, utilizing creative ways to find anomalies worth investigating 
• Conduct security research and present findings to senior team members
• Have a strong ability to learn at a rapid pace, adopting new technologies or task quickly

Some of the tools and resources we will equip you with include:

• Days filled with unique and exciting challenges—everyday is different!
• Advancement opportunities across the organization to help you meet your career goals
• Appian product training, plus additional training programs to help you develop the skills required to be successful in your role
• Our team is rapidly growing, and with growth comes opportunity!
• Unlimited (flex) PTO, hybrid working arrangement, and flexible working hours.

Basic qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or other similar field of study
• A proven background in taking systems and applications from requirements to design and implementation 
• A strong understanding of interconnecting systems, and using APIs
• A desire to dive deep into large volumes of security data to think about creative way to find anomalies worth investigating 
• Knowledge of cloud-based infrastructures (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS)
• Understanding of network fundamentals and internet protocols
• Familiarity with both Windows and Linux/Unix systems

About Appian

Before Appian was a company, it was an idea. Not about a product or a market, but about the culture needed to sustain innovation and value. Today, we help businesses build apps and workflows rapidly, with a low-code automation platform. 

Appian was founded on the belief that talented and passionate people, given the power and autonomy to excel, will deliver amazing impact. We have worked thoughtfully to create an inclusive, agile and collaborative work environment where employees feel challenged, and all voices are heard. We value and encourage cross-departmental collaboration, and actively seek opportunities to better ourselves and others. Creating impact to us means that when we deliver results, we’re focused on lasting positive change. 

Join us.

Appian Corporation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Further, Appian will not discriminate against applicants for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing their pay or, in certain circumstances, the pay of their co‐worker, Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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