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Forward Deployed Security Engineer - US Government

Palantir · Washington, D.C.

Posted about 3 months ago · $90,000 - $150,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
Palantir's roles stay open a median of 80 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
65% of Palantir's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Palantir
high
312 stale, 3 reposted of 316 open
Hiring momentum
335 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Palantir's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Palantir.

About this role

As a Forward Deployed Security Engineer at Palantir, you will engage in various projects that require a blend of cybersecurity expertise and understanding of US Government policy. Your role involves close collaboration with stakeholders to navigate security requirements and manage the Authorization to Operate (ATO) process, while also innovating solutions to support critical missions. You will be expected to take initiative and continuously improve processes within the team.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Palantir as an employer.

What you need

  • Expertise in cybersecurity
  • Understanding of US Government policy
  • Ability to manage the Authorization to Operate (ATO) process
  • Strong collaboration skills
  • Resourcefulness and initiative in improving processes

What you get

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Voluntary life insurance
  • Basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • Commuter benefits
  • Paid time off not accrual based
  • 2 weeks paid time off at the end of each year

Worth weighing

  • Salary range is broad and dependent on individual qualifications and experience
  • Role requires in-person work with some hybrid options, which may not suit all candidates

Summarised from Palantir's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by Palantir on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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