UKG Compliance Engineer

A World-Changing Company

Palantir builds the worlds 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

As a UKG Compliance Engineer you will help our engineers implement and audit Palantir security controls across our entire product line. Youll work closely with many different teams to shape these controls and cultivate a robust and nimble approach to risk management across the company. You will navigate and interpret complex government regulatory frameworks and approaches (e.g. Secure-by-Design application of relevant MOD JSPs and NIST standards) in order to provide practical guidance on technical architecture documentation and operational concerns and sustainable processes that will allow us to continue to grow quickly and efficiently.

Core Responsibilities

• Partner with engineers to interpret and map compliance requirements to control implementation and assist with product architecture.
• Directly facilitate operational and regulatory outcomes across our UK government client portfolio including Secure by Design adherence MOD JSP compliance and continuous monitoring.
• Develop and deliver evidence to meet regulatory compliance audits across the UK government client portfolio.
• Propose and implement ideas for operational improvements and facilitate automation for procedural compliance controls.
• Guide technical and operational decision-making towards future product offerings and efficient organisational processes.
• Evaluate and advise the business on new and evolving UK Government certification programmes requirements and technologies.
• Manage and participate in audits as appropriate.

What We Value

• Deep understanding of on-premises infrastructure and security concepts
• Experience working directly with the UK Ministry of Defence or other government departments
• Experience successfully supporting security and compliance efforts in complex on-premises data centres
• Experience performing technical assessments in direct support of compliance efforts
• Experience developing security and risk assessment plans and related documentation
• Ability to clearly convey compliance requirements to internal engineering teams and associated implementation to external customers using effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with security concepts (encryption authentication etc.) and tooling for continuous monitoring (Nessus SecurityCenter Burp Jira Splunk etc.)
• Knowledge of cloud security compliance (AWS Azure GCP)
• Understanding of DevSecOps practices and secure software development lifecycles

What We Require

• 3 years experience with compliance audits and prior UK Government compliance and audit experience (MOD JSP application Secure by Design NIST 800-53 and UK Government ATOs etc.)
• Current UK security clearance (SC or DV level)
• Relevant professional certifications (CIPM CIPP/E CRISC CISSP or similar)
• Familiarity with data protection compliance tools and GRC platforms

Life at Palantir

We want every Palantirian to achieve their best outcomes thats why we celebrate individuals strengths skills and interests from your first interview to your longterm growth rather than rely on traditional career ladders. Paying attention to the needs of our community enables us to optimize our opportunities to grow and helps ensure many pathways to success at Palantir. Promoting health and well-being across all areas of Palantirians lives is just one of the ways were investing in our community. Learn more at Life at Palantir and note that our offerings may vary by region.

In keeping consistent with Palantirs values and culture we believe employees are better together and in-person work affords the opportunity for more creative outcomes. Therefore we encourage employees to work from our offices to foster connectivity and innovation. Many teams do offer hybrid options (WFH a day or two a week) allowing our employees to strike the right trade-off for their personal productivity. Based on business need there are a few roles that allow for Remote work on an exceptional basis. If you are applying for one of these roles you must work from the city and or country in which you are employed. If the posting is specified as Onsite you are required to work from an office.

If you want to empower the worlds most important institutions you belong here. Palantir values excellence regardless of background. We are committed to making the application and hiring process accessible to everyone and will provide a reasonable accommodation for those living with a disability. If you need an accommodation for the application or hiring process please reach out and let us know how we can help.