Senior Information Technology Engineer

Here at Appian, our core values of Respect, Work to Impact, Ambition, and Constructive Dissent & Resolution define who we are. In short, this means we constantly seek to understand the best for our customers, we go beyond completion in our work, we strive for excellence with intensity, and we embrace candid communication. These values guide our actions and shape our culture every day. When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team that's dedicated to accomplishing hard things.

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

Responsibilities:

• Plan and lead LAN, WAN, network security, and systems projects and platforms such as multi-vendor network devices, enterprise switches, routers, and firewalls, wireless controllers and VPN technologies, including routing and switching protocols, VoIP, servers, DHCP, DNS, and so on
• Leverage cloud technologies (AWS), Azure, GCP, Fortinet, Ruckus, among other new technologies to provide guidance and help find creative solutions to complex problems
• Respond to and resolve emergent problems across our diverse enterprise systems, from the physical layer to the application layer
• Utilize best practices based on various frameworks (e.g. ITIL, ISO, SOC, PCI) and support internal and external audit activities
• You’ll use the know-how and discerning standards you’ve racked up over years of experience to recommend emerging technologies to keep our network modern, innovative, and secure
• Collaborate with team of fellow tech gurus and play an integral part of network and systems design, architecture and administration

Required Experience:

• You’re well educated, with at least a BS in Computer Science or related field/degree
• In-depth understanding of networking protocols, technologies, and concepts (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching, subnetting, etc.)
• You are skilled in BGP routing protocol. You have the ability to plan, design, implement and troubleshoot BGP routing issues.
• You’re a Fortinet Network Security Expert or Specialist (NSE 4, NSE 5) on the Enterprise side or and have 6+ years of experience as an accomplished Fortinet Network administrator.
• You have experience designing and managing wireless networks and troubleshooting wireless connectivity issues. Experience with Fortinet and Ruckus wireless is a plus
• You have experience with scripting and automation tools that manage network configuration changes and source control.
• 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

At Appian, you will help us build our award-winning PaaS product that enables business people to build cloud and mobile enterprise applications with flexible, visual models instead of custom code. Appian discovers and unites enterprise data, connects users through social and collaborative engagement in the context of business data, and provides the leading suite of business process technology to enable rapid application development and optimization in every industry.

Tools and Resource

• 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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