InfoSec Intern: Cloud Defense & Compliance

Appian; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 68,880 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

Appian seeks an Information Security Intern at our McLean headquarters to actively contribute to live security operations, modern cloud architecture defense, and compliance automation during a 10-week summer program. You'll work directly alongside industry experts, gain hands-on exposure to enterprise cloud infrastructure, and build a solid foundation for a cybersecurity career.

The internship is based in McLean, Virginia, requires a full-time, 40-hour weekly schedule, and interns are expected

Qualifications

• Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related STEM field with a strong academic record. Must be returning to school following the completion of the Summer 2027 internship to continue degree requirements.
• Program Availability: Ability to commit to a full-time (40 hours/week) schedule for the duration of the 10-week summer program.
• Proven fluency in AI and LLMs, encompassing both the strategic development of AI-powered platform capabilities and the hands-on application of AI tools to accelerate daily workflows.

Responsibilities

• Execute continuous monitoring activities to ensure continuous alignment with internal security controls, industry regulations, and cyber compliance standards.
• Help identify, design, and implement automated processes for conducting internal and external security reviews and control evaluations.
• Assess current security risks, emerging vulnerability trends, and technical requirements across SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS environments.
• Partner with cross-functional technical teams to translate complex security concepts into actionable strategies for diverse audiences.
• Assist in evaluating risk profiles and driving Appian's global information security program forward.

Job description

Appian seeks an Information Security Intern at our McLean headquarters to actively contribute to live security operations, modern cloud architecture defense, and compliance automation during a 10-week summer program. You'll work directly alongside industry experts, gain hands-on exposure to enterprise cloud infrastructure, and build a solid foundation for a cybersecurity career.

The internship is based in McLean, Virginia, requires a full-time, 40-hour weekly schedule, and interns are expected