Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Security

Appian

4.5

(13)

McLean, VA

Why you should apply for a job to Appian:

  • 4.5/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.3/5 in supportive management
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  • 85% would recommend this company to other women
  • 77% say the CEO supports gender diversity
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    Position summary

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    As an experienced software engineer in our Network Security Engineering team, you will design, build, and maintain cloud native network security visibility and governance capabilities that power the prevention, monitoring and response missions. You'll integrate with tooling and automation enabling builders to build better faster and our Security Operations team to conduct increasingly automated security detection and response activities.

    About the job:

    • Leverage and contribute to a cloud native platform building and maintaining rugged systems governing data flows and investigative use cases.

    • Partner with security operations analysts, compliance analysts, and builders at the company to create empathic paved path solutions.

    • Tune data processing pipeline performance to be dependable and performant and cost efficient.

    About you:

    • 5+ years of experience as a software engineer working on security minded projects in cloud environments.

    • 3+ years experience in cloud infrastructure development environments using tools like Terraform or Cloud Formation is a plus

    • A tenacious drive to deliver security outcomes

    • Experience with AWS Transit Gateway, and Direct Connect

    • Knowledgeable in Kubernetes networking technologies such as Cilium or Istio

    • Proficiency in Terraform and Golang, Python or Java

    • Value data driven decision making

    • Strong organizational skills to balance multiple concurrent projects

    • Strong written and verbal communication skills that prioritize clarity and empathy for the user.

    • Bachelor of Science in Computer science or equivalent experience

    Tools and Resources

    • Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.

    • Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.

    • Community: We'll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.

    About Appian

    Appian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AI-Powered Process Platform includes everything you need to design, automate, and optimize even the most complex processes, from start to finish. The world's most innovative organizations trust Appian to improve their workflows, unify data, and optimize operations-resulting in better growth and superior customer experiences. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]

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    Why you should apply for a job to Appian:

  • 4.5/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.3/5 in supportive management
  • 85% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 85% would recommend this company to other women
  • 77% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Appian offers online learning through Appian University, which includes more than 3,000 LinkedIn Learning and Udemy courses.
  • Appian strives to enhance the communities we live in by giving back via company sponsored events and a charitable donations program.
  • Appian offers six AppianLIFE affinity groups—AppianWOMEN, AppianPRIDE, AppianWELLNESS, AppianGREEN, AppianHERITAGE, and AppianRISE.