Global Physical Security Systems Engineer

Palantir; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Holidays

Leave programs

Parental leave

401k plan

Commuter benefits

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Palantir seeks a Security Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain Palantir’s global physical security systems. You will collaborate with security professionals, architects, lawyers, and engineers to deliver safe environments worldwide, breaking down barriers across time zones and teams.

The role emphasizes end-to-end project delivery with a strong engineering background, willingness to travel up to 25%, and a focus on security controls and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and maintaining physical security systems.
• Ability to lead end-to-end security projects across regions.
• Understanding of GDPR, NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee technical aspects from conception to deployment.
• Coordinate with vendors and end users to resolve issues quickly.
• Document SOPs, protocols and security standards.
• Schedule, test, and implement server OS enhancements and releases.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Present updates and risk summaries to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Security systems

Physical security

TS clearance

Travel 25%

5+ years

Java/C++/Python

Data structures

Cloud familiarity

Job description

Palantir seeks a Security Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain Palantir’s global physical security systems. You will collaborate with security professionals, architects, lawyers, and engineers to deliver safe environments worldwide, breaking down barriers across time zones and teams.

The role emphasizes end-to-end project delivery with a strong engineering background, willingness to travel up to 25%, and a focus on security controls and regulatory compliance.