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Palantir

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.

Washington, DCSecurity EngineeringOnsite
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About the role

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

KubernetesLinuxSIEMSoarCI/CDGitHubSecurity-As-CodeNist 800-53Vulnerability ScanningMulti-Cloud

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