Senior Information Security Engineer, Cloud Security
Description For Senior Information Security Engineer, Cloud Security
Appian, a leading software company specializing in business process automation through their AI-Powered Process Platform, is seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer for their Cloud Security team. This role, based in McLean, Virginia, offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of cloud infrastructure and security.
The position requires designing and maintaining cloud native network security systems, focusing on visibility and governance capabilities. You'll be instrumental in building and maintaining security systems that protect Appian's cloud infrastructure while enabling efficient development and operations. The role combines technical expertise in cloud security with collaborative work alongside security operations and compliance teams.
As a senior engineer, you'll leverage modern tools and technologies including Kubernetes, AWS services, and programming languages like Golang, Python, or Java. The role demands both technical depth in security engineering and the ability to work effectively with various stakeholders to create empathetic, user-focused solutions.
Appian's culture emphasizes in-person collaboration, which they view as crucial to their success. The company values respect, impact-focused work, ambition, and constructive communication. They offer comprehensive professional development opportunities, including specialized training through Appian University, mentorship programs, and tuition reimbursement for continued education.
This role is ideal for a security-minded software engineer who wants to work on challenging problems in cloud security while being part of a company that's revolutionizing business process automation. The position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies while contributing to critical security infrastructure that protects both Appian and its customers.
Responsibilities For Senior Information Security Engineer, Cloud Security
- Design, build, and maintain cloud native network security visibility and governance capabilities
- Integrate with tooling and automation for builders and Security Operations team
- Leverage and contribute to cloud native platform building
- Maintain rugged systems governing data flows and investigative use cases
- Partner with security operations analysts, compliance analysts, and builders
- Tune data processing pipeline performance
Requirements For Senior Information Security Engineer, Cloud Security
- 5+ years of experience as a software engineer working on security minded projects in cloud environments
- 3+ years experience in cloud infrastructure development environments
- Experience with AWS Transit Gateway, and Direct Connect
- Knowledge in Kubernetes networking technologies such as Cilium or Istio
- Proficiency in Terraform and Golang, Python or Java
- Strong organizational skills to balance multiple concurrent projects
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor of Science in Computer science or equivalent experience
Benefits For Senior Information Security Engineer, Cloud Security
- Training and Development programs
- Mentorship and First-Friend program
- Leadership development program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee-led affinity groups
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