Forward Deployed Security Engineer - US Government
Deploys secure software solutions for US Government customers, owns ATO processes, interprets regulations like NIST into technical requirements, and provides cybersecurity expertise in assessments. Requires DoD Secret/Top Secret clearance and hands-on infrastructure/security experience.
About the job
Core Responsibilities
- Achieve ATOs for Palantir software across multiple government customers with minimal oversight
- Provide outstanding customer service, policy expertise, and high-quality documentation
- Interpret regulatory language (e.g. NIST 800-53, CNSSI 1253) into actionable technical requirements for developers and system engineers
- Translate 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 partners—transforming 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
What We Value
- 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
- 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)
What We Require
- 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 (25% preferred)
Skills
Kubernetes, Linux, SIEM, Soar, CI/CD, GitHub, Security-As-Code, Nist 800-53, Vulnerability Scanning, Multi-Cloud
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