Appian · 4 months ago
Information Security Engineering Intern
McLean, Virginia
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerAppian is a software company that automates business processes, and they are seeking a talented Information Security Engineering Intern to join their Information Security team. This internship will involve assisting with security engineering projects, developing tools and systems to protect critical assets, and evaluating security concerns and regulations.
Business Process Automation (BPA)Data ManagementDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareInsurTechRobotic Process Automation (RPA)Software
Responsibilities
Assist with security engineering projects to support security operations, monitoring, and compliance
Develop and work on tools and systems that protect critical assets from emerging threats
Evaluate international security concerns, vulnerability management, and industry security regulations
Assist with the analysis and investigation of security related data from a wide range of security products and devices
Work with various Appian systems to design and implement enhanced detection technologies
Conduct risk analysis and provide recommendations for remediation or mitigation
Help design and build security tools and processes for scanning, testing, monitoring and reporting
Conduct security research and present findings to senior engineers and security architects
Identify, design, and execute on security projects that improve Appian’s intrusion detection and response capabilities
Qualification
Required
An interest in building systems to enable Appian InfoSec to quickly adapt and defend against modern attacker techniques
To assist with the analysis and investigation of security related data from a wide range of security products and devices
To work with various Appian systems to design and implement enhanced detection technologies
To conduct risk analysis and provide recommendations for remediation or mitigation
To help design and build security tools and processes for scanning, testing, monitoring and reporting
To conduct security research and present findings to senior engineers and security architects
To identify, design, and execute on security projects that improve Appian's intrusion detection and response capabilities
To have a familiarity with Windows and Linux/Unix systems
To have familiarity in object-oriented programming languages, such as Java, Python, or C++
Undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
Strong analytical, communication, and problem solving skills
Benefits
Training and Development
Growth Opportunities
Community
Company
Appian
Appian is a software company that provides digital transformation, low-code application development, and business process management.
Founded in 1999
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$47.5MKey Investors
Novak Biddle Venture Partners
2017-05-25IPO
2014-03-03Series Unknown· $37.5M
2008-07-21Series A· $10M
Leadership Team
Matt Calkins
CEO
Michael Beckley
Chief Technology Officer & Founder
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