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Palantir

Security Systems Engineer

$95K–$142K

Palo Alto, CA · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Dec 8, 2016

Experience
5+ years.

About the job

Designs, deploys, and maintains physical security systems and leads related projects to protect Palantir’s people, assets, and facilities.

What you'll do

  • Design and oversee security-system projects from conception through deployment, including project plans, budgets, timelines, and resources.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot systems with vendors and end users; schedule, test, and implement server operating-system enhancements and releases.
  • Document security procedures and standards, report project status and risks, and validate that controls meet project goals and requirements.

What they ask for

  • 5+ years' experience maintaining, installing, managing and problem-solving on security systems and related technologies.
  • Proficiency with enterprise Video Management Systems, enterprise Physical Access Control Systems, Intruder Detection Systems, Communication Systems, and security hardware.
  • Proficiency with programming languages such as Java, C++, Python, JavaScript, or similar languages.
  • Familiarity with data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front-end frameworks, and other technical tools.

Nice to have

  • Experience supporting Global Security Operations Centers, offices, and remote outposts.
  • Active TS security clearance or willingness and eligibility to obtain a security clearance is a plus.

Pay

$95,000 - $142,000/year USD (base salary)

Tools

Video Management Systems, Physical Access Control Systems, Intruder Detection Systems, Communication Systems, Java, C++, Python, JavaScript

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