Information Security Analyst

appian; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Job summary

Appian in McLean, VA seeks an Information Security Analyst to lead vulnerability assessments, drive timely remediation with Engineering, and support FedRAMP audits. You will analyze security trends, prepare evidence, and coordinate across Product, Cloud Operations, and Compliance to strengthen the platform's security posture.

The role emphasizes collaboration, regulatory awareness, and data-driven insights to protect customer trust and meet enterprise-level security requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in CS, cybersecurity, info systems or related STEM field.
• 2+ years in information security, vulnerability management, or security operations.
• Hands-on with Nessus or Qualys for scanning and results analysis.
• Knowledge of FedRAMP audit processes and regulatory compliance.
• Advanced Excel data manipulation and reporting for security metrics.
• Ability to support audits with documentation and remediation tracking.

Responsibilities

• Lead vulnerability assessments across Appian's infrastructure, prioritizing risks by severity and business impact.
• Work with Engineering to drive remediation meeting SLAs and regulatory requirements including FedRAMP.
• Prepare audit evidence and coordinate responses for FedRAMP and other frameworks.
• Analyze security data trends using Excel and security platforms to inform leadership on risk posture.
• Collaborate with Product, Cloud Operations, and Compliance to reduce enterprise attack surface.

Skills

Vulnerability management

FedRAMP compliance

Data analysis

Audit coordination

Regulatory compliance

Security operations

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related STEM field

Tools

Nessus

Qualys

Python

PowerShell

AWS

Azure

GCP

Security+ certification

CEH

CISSP

GIAC

Job description

Information Security Analyst

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.

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 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 of security metrics and vulnerability status.
• Audit Coordination: Demonstrated ability to support security audits by preparing documentation, responding to findings, and tracking remediation activities to closure.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Security Certifications: Industry-recognized certifications such as Security+, CEH, CISSP, or GIAC demonstrating commitment to the security profession.
• Cloud Security: Experience with cloud infrastructure security in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform environments.
• Scripting Skills: Ability to automate security workflows using Python, PowerShell, or similar scripting languages to improve efficiency and scalability.

We value experience with enterprise platforms as these skills translate well into our Enterprise-Grade Orchestration environment.

The base salary range represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant work experience, qualifications, internal peer equity, and market and business conditions that exist when extending an offer. A discretionary bonus may be awarded in recognition of individual and company performance.

In addition, Appian provides generous benefits offerings that include a 401(k) plan with company match, flexible time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, health savings account contributions, an employee referral bonus program, and learning and development resources. Certain positions may be eligible for equity awards.

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any