Forward Deployed Security Engineer - US Government

Palantir; Washington; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Palantir seeks a Forward Deployed Security Engineer to apply deep cybersecurity and US Government policy expertise across a range of critical projects. You will work with stakeholders to tailor solutions that meet stringent security requirements while delivering rapid results.

You will manage the Authorization to Operate (ATO) process, own security deliverables, and collaborate across teams to improve our processes over time.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of projects drawing from your cybersecurity experience and US Government policy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and own the Authorization to Operate (ATO) process to meet security requirements.
• Proactively improve security processes and workflows over time.
• Demonstrate initiative and passion for supporting critical missions.

Job description

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 customers 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 new challenges and finding innovative ways to support critical missions.