A World-Changing Company

Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and more.

The Role

Palantir's impact and productivity in the US Government (USG) space depends on our ability to navigate the world of government and industrial security efficiently and responsibly. As the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), you will own the systems that enable Palantirians to productively use our USG facilities and related enclaves in support of our critical DoD missions. You will be responsible for maintaining compliance, building resilient infrastructure, managing access to systems, and partnering with users to address issues they may encounter as they build advanced capabilities in support of DoD/IC missions. Our ideal candidate demonstrates a keen instinct for balancing compliance and functionality, has a desire to learn new skills, and a passion for helping others. 

Core Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal advisor on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving the security of the systems under your purview. This includes responsibility for user account provisioning, deletions, and general LDAP & AD maintenance.
• Scale our infrastructure by creatively implementing automated solutions.
• Collaborate with fellow ISSMs, ISSOs, FSOs, and broader business partners to provide consistent solutions to all of our facilities. Manage relationships with upstream vendors and sponsors.
• Create and maintain user-facing guides, POA&Ms, SPPs, ATOs, and other relevant USG documentation.
• Integrate new hardware and software technologies into our USG infrastructure.
• Ensure all requirements and implementation procedures listed within the system security authorization package are in accordance with the NISPOM, NIST SP 800-53, DAAPM, or other governing policies.

What We Value

• Willingness to contribute to cross-team functions and projects.
• Effective communication with a customer service oriented mentality.
• Familiarity with using ELK or other SIEMS to build reports and visualizations to ensure monitoring, alerting, and auditing requirements are met.
• Familiarity with DoD cyber security tools such as Endpoint Security Solutions, ACAS, STIGs, and SCAP. Demonstrate knowledge of how these tools are configured and used to ensure compliance.
• Familiarity with eMASS and managing the system security authorization package.

What We Require

• Active Full Scope Poly Level clearance.
• Active Computing Environmental certification such as Linux+, CCNA, or other.
• 3-5 years experience in a technical role (user support, technical compliance, system administration, etc.) at an accredited USG facility.
• Proficiency in Windows administration tasks including AD, DNS, Group Policy, and SCCM/MDT.
• Comfort managing USG tools including Host Based Security System (HBSS) and the DISA Secure Host Baseline (SHB).
• Practical experience with automation tools including Powershell and Python.