Appian
Information Security Engineer Intern
McLean, Virginia +1 · Internship · Posted Jul 27, 2026
- Location
- McLean, Virginia
Appian Corporation - US - 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; must return to school to continue degree requirements after the internship.
- Visa sponsorship
- Appian will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
About the job
Supports Appian’s information security program through security monitoring, risk assessment, compliance automation, and cloud environment reviews.
What you'll do
- Monitor alignment with security controls, regulations, and compliance standards.
- Help design and implement automated security reviews and control evaluations.
- Assess risks and vulnerabilities across SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS environments, and communicate strategies with technical teams.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a listed or related STEM field with a strong academic record; must return to school after the Summer 2027 internship.
- Commit to a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule for the 10-week summer program.
- Demonstrate fluency in AI and LLMs, including strategic development of AI-powered capabilities and practical use of AI tools.
Nice to have
- Prior technical internship experience or significant personal/academic projects.
Pay
$50.00 per hour (USD) (base salary); $8,666 per month (USD) (base salary)
Tools
AI, LLMs, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS
AI focus
Apply AI tools to accelerate daily workflows and contribute to the strategic development of AI-powered platform capabilities.
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