Information Systems Security Manager

Palantir Technologies • New York, NY

77d • $100,000 - $174,000

About The Position

Palantir builds the world’s 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. As the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), you own the systems that enable our employees to productively use our USG facilities and related enclaves in support of critical DoD missions. You are responsible for maintaining compliance, building resilient infrastructure, managing access to systems, and partnering with users to address a myriad of problems they may encounter as they build advanced capabilities. Our ideal candidate demonstrates a keen instinct for balancing compliance and functionality, has a desire to learn new skills, and a passion for helping others.

Requirements

• Active US TOP SECRET or SECRET with willingness and ability to upgrade to TOP SECRET security clearance.
• Intermediate level foundational certification ISSM(722) (per DOD 8140), in 8570 this was known as IAM Level 2 certification.
• Active Computing Environmental certification such as Linux+, CCNA, or other.
• 3-5 years experience in a technical role (user support, technical compliance, system administration, etc.) at an accredited USG facility.
• Demonstrated proficiency in relevant Windows administration tasks including AD, DNS, Group Policy, and SCCM/MDT.
• Practical experience with automation tools, including Powershell and Python.

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to contribute across additional critical cross-team functions and projects.
• Effective communication with a customer service oriented mentality.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal advisor on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving the security of the systems under their purview.
• Scale our infrastructure by creatively implementing automated solutions.
• Collaborate with your fellow ISSMs, ISSOs, FSOs, and broader business stakeholders to provide consistent solutions to all of our facilities.
• Create and manage user-facing guides, POA&Ms, SSPs, ATOs, and other relevant USG documentation.
• Integrate new hardware and software technologies into our USG infrastructure.
• Familiar with eMASS and managing the system security authorization package to ensure all requirements are met and submitted.
• Ensure all requirements and implementation procedures listed within the system security authorization package are in accordance with the NISPOM, NIST SP 800-53, DAAPM, or other governing policies.
• Manage relationships with upstream vendors and sponsors.
• User account provisioning, deletions, and general LDAP & AD maintenance.
• Familiar with using ELK or other SIEMS to build reports and visualizations to ensure monitoring, alerting, and auditing requirements are met.
• Familiar with DoD cyber security tools such as Endpoint Security Solutions, ACAS, STIGs, and SCAP. Demonstrate knowledge of how these tools are configured and used to ensure compliance.

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 Palantir’s basic life, AD&D and disability insurance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Relocation assistance.
• 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 Palantir’s 401k plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees