Job Description
Appian is seeking a Senior Security Analyst to join their Customer Success team in McLean, Virginia. This role involves partnering with federal customers to advise and assist them in designing and securing Appian-based solutions. The Senior Security Analyst will help federal customers establish cybersecurity strategies and high-level designs for both private cloud and on-premise deployments. They will also guide customers through the government’s IT security authorization process. Appian values in-person collaboration and expects employees to be in the office 5 days a week.
Role involves:
- Gaining hands-on experience with the RMF steps.
- Supporting ATO and FedRAMP Authorization.
- Collaborating with Senior Analysts.
- Staying updated on the latest federal cybersecurity policies and best practices.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in any Engineering discipline, Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Technology, or similar work.
- An Active Government Clearance (Top Secret and above, without any limitations) is required.
- Ability and interest to maintain an Active TS:SCI Clearance (CI or FSP), with the ability and willingness to perform work within cleared facilities (SCIF work is required).
- Expert IT systems administrator building, maintaining, scripting, patching, & managing hosts, databases, and interconnected Cloud services with at least 2+ years of experience.
Appian offers:
- Training and Development: Department-specific training, mentorship, and the First-Friend program.
- Growth Opportunities: Leadership program, Appian University, skills-based training, and tuition reimbursement.
- Community: Employee-led affinity groups.