Forward Deployed Security Engineer - US Government

6 days ago

Washington, DC, USA

Mid Level / Senior

Base Salary

$90k - $150k/yr

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 into actionable technical requirements for developers and system engineers.
Translate complex concepts into clear body of evidence artifacts, including System Security Plans and architecture diagrams.
Represent Palantir and provide credible cybersecurity expertise in government assessments and audits.
Connect technical operations, executive leadership, and government partners to transform mission objectives into robust security architecture.
Partner with Business Development teams to develop security architecture plans.

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.
Hands-on experience designing, building, and deploying enterprise infrastructure and security solutions.
Ability to integrate security-as-code and automated compliance gating into CI/CD pipelines.
Experience with information security fundamentals and core technologies.
Ability to multitask under pressure with strong time management and organizational skills.
Meticulous attention to detail and ability to operate creatively within rigid government processes.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents.
Basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance coverage.
Commuter benefits.
Flexible paid time off policy with 2 weeks built into the end of each year.
10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
Supportive leave of absence program including military service and medical events.
Paid leave for new parents and subsidized back-up care.
Fertility and family building benefits.
401k plan enrollment.

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