Senior Information Technology Engineer

Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.

Appian’s Information Security department is currently seeking a Senior IT Engineer eager to be hands-on and involved in many different areas of responsibility. . As a Senior IT Engineer, you’ll also collaborate with infrastructure technology peers and handle business solutions for the company’s network infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have a track record of using a diverse set of technologies to achieve business goals.

Required Experience:

6 - 9 years In-depth understanding of networking protocols, technologies, and concepts (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching, subnetting, etc.)

Experience designing, implementing and maintaining wireless infrastructure. Troubleshooting wireless related issues, optimizing coverage, capacity and wireless performance.

Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with RADIUS, IDPs (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect), LDAP, and other AAA-related protocols and systems.

Understanding of security principles, including multifactor authentication (MFA), encryption, and vulnerability management.

You have experience with scripting and automation tools that manage network and infrastructure configuration changes (preferably using source control)l. Automating your way out of a repetitive task is second nature. Familiarity with languages such as Python and IaC or infrastructure automation systems such as Ansible and Terraform are a significant plus.

Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.

You have an ability to approach problems from unconventional angles, offering unique perspectives

You have a forward-thinking mindset, forecasting potential problems and following developing technological trends

A BS in Computer Science or related field/degree or equivalent experience

Responsibilities:

Plan and lead LAN, WAN, network security, and systems projects across diverse technology platforms including multi-vendor wired (enterprise switches, routers and firewalls) and wireless networks, VPNs, VOIP, etc across a hybrid global infrastructure footprint.

Internal certificate and certificate authority management. Configuring and managing radius server in a High Availability (HA) environment

Designing and implementing global wireless Infrastructure. Managing and maintaining tools to enhance wireless performance

Managing, implementing, and integrating RADIUS, IDPs, LDAP, and other AAA-related protocols and systems.

Leverage both cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) and physical network/compute infrastructure to find creative solutions to complex problems

Automate cloud infrastructure deployment and