Appian
Information Security Analyst
$100K–$200K
McLean, Virginia +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 23, 2026
- Location
- McLean, Virginia
Appian Corporation - US - Experience
- 2+ years in information security, vulnerability management, or security operations within enterprise technology environments.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related STEM field.
About the job
Conduct vulnerability management and FedRAMP audit readiness work to protect Appian’s infrastructure and support compliance.
What you'll do
- Assess and prioritize infrastructure vulnerabilities, then coordinate remediation with Engineering to meet SLAs and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare for and support FedRAMP and other compliance audits, including evidence documentation and auditor responses.
- Analyze security data and report risk posture and remediation progress to leadership.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related STEM field.
- Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning and management platforms such as Nessus or Qualys.
- Working knowledge of FedRAMP audit processes, controls frameworks, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Advanced Excel proficiency and demonstrated ability to support security audits and track remediation.
Nice to have
- Security certifications such as Security+, CEH, CISSP, or GIAC.
- Cloud security experience in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform; scripting with Python or PowerShell is also noted.
Pay
$100,000 — $200,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
Nessus, Qualys, Excel, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Python, PowerShell
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