Here at Appian, we're passionate about technology. We love making it, and we love using it. Joining Appian CIO will provide you with the opportunity to learn in an environment that values cross-functional collaboration and is committed to personal and professional growth. We want to revolutionize the way people work, and in doing so, we develop the Appian platform to be simple so our customers can thrive. The Appian Information Security department continuously evaluates the threat-landscape for Appian operations and service offerings. As an Information Security Analyst on our Security Operations team, you will participate in monitoring and analyzing security alerts, evaluating emerging threats, vulnerability management, and industry regulations. This role is based at our headquarters in McLean, Virginia. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian. To be successful in this role, you need: * To assist with information security related continuous monitoring activities, including monitoring for continued compliance with internal security controls, policies, regulations, and laws * To coordinate with Appian Cloud and Engineering teams to research potential security issues * To support internal and external security reviews, audits, and control evaluations * To participate in incident reporting and investigation processes * To support vendor security monitoring process * To help conduct risk analysis and provide recommendations for remediation or mitigation * To support information security projects * To participate in blue-team activities. And sometimes red-team! * To be passionate about staying up to date on current security risks and trends * To have excellent written and oral communication skills * To have the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently Basic Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in related field of study * An understanding of cloud technologies and networking protocols & technologies - TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, etc. Preferred Start Date: June 2025-August 2025