Forward Deployed Security Engineer - US Government
AI summary of the role
Forward Deployed Security Engineer supporting US Government customers by owning the Authorization to Operate (ATO) process for Palantir software deployments.
What you’ll do
- Achieve ATOs for Palantir software across multiple government customers with minimal oversight
- Interpret regulatory language (NIST 800-53, CNSSI 1253) into actionable technical requirements
- Produce body of evidence artifacts including System Security Plans and architecture diagrams
- Represent Palantir in government assessments and audits
What you’ll bring
- Active U.S. DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance and willingness to upgrade
- Proven experience with cybersecurity in a US Government context
- Hands-on experience with enterprise infrastructure and security solutions (SIEM/SOAR) across Linux, Kubernetes, multi-cloud
- Ability to integrate security-as-code into CI/CD pipelines and GitHub workflows
Technologies
NIST 800-53 · CNSSI 1253 · SIEM · SOAR · Linux · Kubernetes · CI/CD · GitHub · security-as-code · ATO
About Palantir
Enterprise software (Gotham, Foundry, AIP, Apollo) that operationalizes data and AI for defense, intelligence, and Fortune 500 commercial clients via embedded forward-deployed engineers.
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Source and classification
Internal deployment & tooling · Evidence for this classification:
A World-Changing Company 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. The Role Our team members are subject matter experts in both cybersecurity and US Government policy. We’re 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
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A World-Changing Company 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. The Role Our team members are subject matter experts in both cybersecurity and US Government policy. We’re 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. Core 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) i [... source excerpt omitted ...] 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. Salary The estimated salary range for this position is estimated to be $90,000 - $150,000/year. Total compensation for this position may also include Restricted Stock units, sign-on bonus and other potential future incentives. Further note that total compensation for this position will be determined by each individual's relevant qualifications, work experience, skills, and other factors. This estimate excludes the valu [... source excerpt omitted ...] odation for those living with a disability. If you need an accommodation for the application or hiring process, please reach out and let us know how we can help. Please note that you will never be asked to submit a payment or share financial information to participate in our interview process. If you suspect that you've been contacted by a scammer, we recommend you cease all communication with the individual and consider reporting them to the relevant authorities, such as the US FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). If you would like to understand more about how your personal data will be processed by Palantir, please see our Privacy Policy.
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