Forward Deployed Security Engineer - US Government
Palantir· Business Development
Washington, DC$135k - $200kFull-timePosted 7mo ago
About the role
Security-focused role partnering with US government customers to obtain ATOs for Palantir software, translate regulatory requirements into actionable technical controls, and represent Palantir in government assessments.
Responsibilities
- Achieve ATOs for Palantir software across multiple government customers with minimal oversight
- Provide outstanding customer service, policy expertise, and high-quality documentation
- Ability to interpret regulatory language (e.g. NIST 800-53, CNSSI 1253) into actionable technical requirements for developers and system engineers
- Translate and synthesize 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
Qualifications
- 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. Ability to travel 25% preferred, but requirements vary by location.
Skills
Required:Regulatory interpretationSecurity engineering in government contextsSecurity architecture documentationPolicy communication
Nice to have:Security as code & CI/CD security
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
- 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
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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