Palantir Technologies · 1 day ago
Defensive Security Analyst
Washington, D.C.
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$145K/yr - $200K/yrPalantir Technologies is a world-changing company that builds leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. As a Defensive Security Analyst, you will be responsible for ensuring the security of Palantir's people and infrastructure globally, managing SOC systems, and developing strategies to detect and respond to security threats.
AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataEnterprise SoftwareSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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 comprehensive and accurate reports and presentations for both technical and executive audiences
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
Perform 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
Provide expertise in a supporting capacity for incident response activities and digital forensics state preservation, including the capture and preservation of system logs, volatile memory captures, and hard drive (physical or virtual) image captures
Conduct host forensics, network, forensics, log analysis, and malware triage in support of hunt operations
Interface with client contact(s) and staff in a constructive and professional manner
Utilize common forensic and incident response tools
Qualification
Required
TS/SCI Clearance
Established experience in operating in SOC environment, either through relevant experience or qualifications
Experience with programming or scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, and Bash
Preferred
Knowledge of operating and maintaining a SIEM
Knowledge of cloud architectures, particularly AWS
Experience in penetration testing
Ability to quickly learn new technologies and have an ongoing desire to stay current with the latest technologies
Ability to train others on the use of forensic and incident response techniques and tools
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
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
Company
Palantir Technologies
Palantir Technologies is a software company that develops data analytics and data integration software solutions.
Founded in 2003
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.03BKey Investors
ARK Investment ManagementSompo HoldingsGoldman Sachs
2023-08-31Post Ipo Equity· $10.08M
2021-08-13Post Ipo Equity· $28.78M
2020-09-30IPO
Leadership Team
David Glazer
Chief Financial Officer
Shyam Sankar
COO
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