Palantir
Forward Deployed Security Engineer - US Government
$135K–$200K
Washington, D.C. · On-site · Full-time · Posted Mar 9, 2026
About the job
Deploys Palantir software for U.S. government customers, leading cybersecurity compliance and Authorization to Operate (ATO) efforts.
What you'll do
- Achieve ATOs, interpret government security policy, and turn requirements into actionable technical guidance.
- Create security documentation and architecture artifacts, and represent Palantir in government assessments and audits.
- Advise stakeholders on security architecture and risks, and partner with Business Development on security plans.
What they ask for
- Active U.S. DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance, with willingness to upgrade and maintain higher access.
- Proven cybersecurity experience in a U.S. Government context.
- Willingness and interest to travel to customer sites as needed.
Nice to have
- Ability to travel 25% (preferred; requirements vary by location).
- Hands-on experience with SIEM/SOAR, Linux, Kubernetes, multi-cloud environments, and security-as-code or automated compliance in CI/CD and GitHub workflows.
Pay
$135,000 - $200,000/year USD base salary
Tools
SIEM/SOAR, Linux, Kubernetes, CI/CD, GitHub, NIST 800-53, CNSSI 1253
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