# Forward Deployed Security Engineer - US Government

**Company:** [Palantir](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/palantir)
**Location:** Washington, DC
**Role:** Security Engineering
**Skills:** Kubernetes, Linux, SIEM, Soar, CI/CD, GitHub, Security-As-Code, Nist 800-53, Vulnerability Scanning, Multi-Cloud
**Posted:** 2026-03-09

> 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.

## Job Description

## 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)

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