Forward Deployed Security Engineer - US Government

Palantir Technologies•Washington, DC

34d•$90,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Palantir builds the worldâs leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and more. Our team members are subject matter experts in both cybersecurity and US Government policy. Weâre excited about generating creative solutions to ambiguous security requirements. Our mission is deploying software in support of our customers' most critical needs as quickly as possible while upholding the government's trust. We achieve this through close consultation with stakeholders and direct ownership of the Authorization to Operate (ATO) process. As a Forward Deployed Security Engineer, you support a variety of projects which draw from your wide spectrum of technical experience. You are resourceful, collaborative, and take initiative to improve our processes over time. Most importantly, you are passionate about taking on new challenges and finding innovative ways to support critical missions.

Requirements

Active U.S. DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance and willingness to upgrade and maintain a higher level of access
Proven experience with cybersecurity in a US Government context
Willingness and interest to travel as needed to customer sites. Ability to travel 25% preferred, but requirements vary by location.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in interpreting and communicating government policy to a diverse audience
Hands-on experience designing, building, and deploying enterprise infrastructure and security solutions, including SIEM/SOAR platforms, across Linux, Kubernetes, and multi-cloud environments
Ability to integrate security-as-code and automated compliance gating directly into CI/CD pipelines and GitHub workflows
Experience designing, building and managing systems
Ability to multitask under pressure, using time management and organizational skills
A meticulous attention to detail and demonstrated ability to operate creatively within rigid government processes
Experience with information security fundamentals and core technologies (e.g., authentication, encryption, networking, vulnerability scanning, audit logs)

Responsibilities

Achieve ATOs for Palantir software across multiple government customers with minimal oversight
Provide outstanding customer service, policy expertise, and high-quality documentation
Ability to interpret regulatory language (e.g. NIST 800-53, CNSSI 1253) into actionable technical requirements for developers and system engineers
Translate and synthesize complex concepts and architectures into clear body of evidence artifacts, including System Security Plans (SSP) and architecture diagrams
Represent Palantir and provide credible cybersecurity expertise in government assessments and audits
Connect technical operations, executive leadership, and government partnersâtransforming mission objectives into robust security architecture while equipping C-Suite leaders with strategic insights on technical and compliance risks
Partner with Business Development teams to develop security architecture plans

Benefits

Employees (and their eligible dependents) can enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as voluntary life insurance
Employees are automatically covered by Palantirâs basic life, AD&D and disability insurance
Commuter benefits
Take what you need paid time off, not accrual based
2 weeks paid time off built into the end of each year (subject to team and business needs)
10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
Supportive leave of absence program including time off for military service and medical events
Paid leave for new parents and subsidized back-up care for all parents
Fertility and family building benefits including but not limited to adoption, surrogacy, and preservation
Stipend to help with expenses that come with a new child
Employees can enroll in Palantirâs 401k plan