Senior Google Workspace & AI Platform Architect

Appian; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Parental leave

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

ESPP

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Appian is seeking a Lead Business Technology Engineer to architect, optimize, and scale enterprise Google Workspace environments with strict compliance controls. You will guide cross-functional teams, drive AI tool integration, and influence platform strategy from our McLean headquarters.

This is an on-site role with a focus on secure, scalable collaboration across the organization. The ideal candidate brings deep GWS expertise, regulatory experience (CMMC/FedRAMP), and strong scripting with

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in CS, MIS, IT or related field.
• 7+ years in desktop engineering or similar IT roles.
• Experience managing multiple GWS tenants under strict regulatory frameworks (CMMC, FedRAMP).
• Hands-on with GWS security center, mail routing, Google Vault and enterprise identity integrations (SAML, SSO).
• Proficient in scripting and API automation for GWS (GAM, Apps Script, Python).

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and manage multiple Google Workspace tenants with FedRAMP/CMMC alignment.
• Lead AI tool integration and management within Google Workspace.
• Architect testing, piloting, and enterprise rollout strategies.
• Collaborate with security and network teams on zero-trust controls and DLP.
• Develop and maintain advanced GWS integrations with core enterprise platforms.
• Create SOPs and provide Tier-3 escalation support.
• Automate administration tasks using GAM, Apps Script, and Python.

Skills

GWS Tenant mgmt

FedRAMP compliance

Security coordination

Cross-team collaboration

Automation scripting

Education

Bachelor's in CS/MIS/IT

Tools

GAM/GAMADV

Google Apps Script

Python

Okta/Microsoft Entra ID SSO

Google Vault

Job description

Appian is seeking a Lead Business Technology Engineer to architect, optimize, and scale enterprise Google Workspace environments with strict compliance controls. You will guide cross-functional teams, drive AI tool integration, and influence platform strategy from our McLean headquarters.

This is an on-site role with a focus on secure, scalable collaboration across the organization. The ideal candidate brings deep GWS expertise, regulatory experience (CMMC/FedRAMP), and strong scripting with