Palantir
Forward Deployed Security Engineer - US Government
About this role
Palantir seeks a Forward Deployed Security Engineer to serve as a cybersecurity expert supporting U.S. Government customers in Washington, D.C. You'll own the Authorization to Operate (ATO) process, navigate complex security requirements, and rapidly deploy software solutions for mission-critical needs while maintaining government trust.
What you'll do
- Manage Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes for government deployments
- Develop creative solutions to complex and ambiguous security requirements
- Consult with government stakeholders on security and compliance needs
- Deploy and support software across multiple government projects
- Take direct ownership of security implementation and authorization
- Collaborate across teams to accelerate critical mission delivery
What they're looking for
- Cybersecurity expertise
- U.S. Government compliance and policy knowledge
- Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes
- Security requirements analysis
- Software deployment and operations
- Technical problem-solving
- Stakeholder communication
- Process improvement
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Palantir
Palantir builds data platforms and software solutions that help government and enterprise customers tackle complex operational challenges, with a focus on responsible AI governance and privacy. The company is hiring software engineers and interns for forward-deployed customer roles, infrastructure and platform teams, and specialized privacy and civil liberties engineering positions.
- Website
- palantir.com
Likely interview questions
- Walk us through your experience with the Authorization to Operate (ATO) process—what have you learned about managing security requirements in government environments?
- Describe a time when you had to balance rapid software deployment with stringent security requirements. How did you navigate that tension?