Information Security Engineer Job at Palantir Technologies (Washington, D.C.)

Information Security Engineer

Palantir Technologies

Location:
United States , Washington, D.C.

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

135000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

As an Information Security Engineer, you are responsible for the security of Palantir’s people and infrastructure around the globe. Your technical expertise is second only to your integrity and real passion for security and technology in general. Our ideal candidate works well on a team, is highly motivated, and enjoys solving problems and taking on new challenges. In this role, you’ll be the first line of defense for protecting Palantir. Your team is responsible for the 24/7 prevention, detection, and investigation of security events and active attacks across our entire infrastructure. Your work will directly impact the success of Palantir's mission as you seek to make it challenging for our adversaries and protect our global network.

Job Responsibility:

Build, run, and own infrastructure and automation to detect, contain, and eradicate security threats
Develop alerting and detection strategies to identify malicious or anomalous behavior
Develop new and novel defensive techniques to identify or counteract changes in adversary techniques and tactics
Dissect network, host, memory, and other artifacts originating from multiple operating systems and applications
Investigate enterprise-wide operations to uncover sophisticated and undetected threats
Partner closely with other members of the Information Security team to lead changes in the company's network defense posture

Requirements:

Extensive security experience (3+ years) in at least one major platform (e.g. AWS, Azure, Windows, OS X, Linux, etc.)
Proficiency in Python (preferred), PowerShell, or similar
Active TS/SCI security clearance or eligibility to obtain a security clearance

Nice to have:

Broad exposure to multiple security subject areas, including a strong background in forensics or threat intelligence
Deep exposure in Incident Response or Detection Engineering
Desire to further the information security community through substantive contributions (e.g. conference talks, blog posts, public tool development, etc.)
Strong working knowledge of TCP/IP networking and common protocols

What we offer:

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
Relocation assistance
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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 18, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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