Information Systems Security Engineer

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 partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and more.
The Role   Palantir’s effectiveness in the US Government (USG) space depends on our ability to maintain secure, resilient, and compliant IT environments. As an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) with a strong IT technical foundation, you will be responsible for both security management technical administration of our USG facilities. You will balance compliance requirements with functionality, ensuring our infrastructure is scalable, secure, and supports mission-critical DoD operations. Our ideal candidate combines deep expertise in Windows and Linux systems engineering with a strong understanding of government security frameworks, and is passionate about building secure, scalable, and user-friendly environments.

Core Responsibilities

• Bridge engineering and compliance collaboration, delivering a holistic perspective to address both technical and regulatory requirements.
• Scale our infrastructure by creatively implementing automated solutions.
• Collaborate with your fellow ISSMs, Engineers, FSOs, and broader business stakeholders to provide consistent solutions to all of our facilities.
• Integrate new hardware and software technologies into our USG infrastructure.
• Manage relationships with upstream vendors and sponsors.
• Apply STIGs/SRGs to operating systems and applications, ensuring compliance with DoD standards. Interface with auditors, appropriately articulating our security and compliance posture.
• Manage our SIEM to build reports and visualizations to ensure monitoring, alerting, and auditing requirements are met.
• Manage DoD cyber security tools such as Endpoint Security Solutions, ACAS, STIGs, and SCAP.
• Understand end-user challenges and deliver secure, scalable solutions.

What We Value

• Willingness to contribute across additional critical cross-team functions and projects.
• Effective communication with a customer service oriented mentality.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time preferred, but not required.

What We Require

• Active US TOP SECRET security clearance.
• Intermediate level foundational certification ISSM(722) (per DOD 8140), in 8570 this was known as IAM Level 2 certification.
• Active Computing Environmental certification such as Linux+, CCNA, or other.
• At least 1 years experience in a technical role (user support, technical compliance, system administration, etc.) at an accredited USG facility.
• Demonstrated proficiency in relevant Windows administration tasks including AD, DNS, Group Policy, and SCCM/MDT.
• Practical experience with automation tools, including Powershell and Python.

Salary   The estimated salary range for this position is estimated to be $100,000 - $174,000/year. Total compensation for this position may also include Restricted Stock units, sign-on bonus and other potential future incentives. Further note that total compensation for this position will be determined by each individual’s relevant qualifications, work experience, skills, and other factors. This estimate excludes the value of any potential sign-on bonus; the value of any benefits offered; and the potential future value of any long-term incentives.
Our benefits aim to promote health and wellbeing across all areas of Palantirians’ lives. We work to continuously improve our offerings and listen to our community as we design and update them. The list below details our available benefits and some of the perks that can be enjoyed as an employee of Palantir Technologies.
Benefits
•  Employees (and their eligible dependents) can enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as voluntary life insurance•  Employees are automatically covered by Palantir’s basic life, AD&D and disability insurance•  Commuter benefits•  Relocation assistance•  Take what you need paid time off, not accrual based•  2 weeks paid time off built into the end of each year (subject to team and business needs)•  10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year•  Supportive leave of absence program including time off for military service and medical events•  Paid leave for new parents and subsidized back-up care for all parents•  Fertility and family building benefits including but not limited to adoption, surrogacy, and preservation•  Stipend to help with expenses that come with a new child•  Employees can enroll in Palantir’s 401k plan
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