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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 provide world class Information Systems (IS) to Palantirians. As a Windows System Engineer, you will streamline and secure our Windows infrastructure. You are an analytical thinker and enjoy troubleshooting issues and finding creative technical solutions. You will make data-driven decisions ensuring that we build systems that resolve and proactively address common issues before they impact end users. You automate yourself out of mundane tasks to focus on making a larger impact. You have strong customer service skills and a customer-driven mindset.

We are looking for people who are detail oriented, highly adaptive and enjoy contributing to a dynamic team environment. If you love solving difficult engineering problems, pushing the boundaries of industry standards, and are passionate about redefining endpoint systems engineering, join our team. We've been waiting for you.

Core Responsibilities

Architect, configure, and troubleshoot Windows Servers/workstation configurations.
Working with and Managing Windows Active Directory, Group Policy, and SCCM.
Ensure compliance of current Information Assurance (IA) policies, concepts, and measures when designing, procuring, adopting, and developing new IS.
Continuously improve user workstation experiences through OS and application optimizations, automation, and streamlined processes.
Automate and deploy OS/Security/Application patches across the infrastructure.
Apply modern configuration management practices to endpoint management.
Proactively monitor and measure workstation performance to detect trends and catch problems before users are impacted.

What We Value

3+ years hands-on experience Windows platform management at scale. Additional Linux experience a plus.
Ability to leverage the Secure Host Baseline to build, manage and deploy window desktop images.
Extensive knowledge of workstation management tooling such as SCCM.
Coding/scripting fluency in at least one language, and a commitment to automating solutions.
Experience with information security frameworks such as device encryption, anti-virus tooling, digital certificates, security policies etc.
Familiarity with fundamentals such as AD, DNS, DHCP, firewall, VPN, and PKI, as well as DISA STIGs.
Comfortable with modern configuration management tooling (SCCM, Chef, Puppet, PowerShell DSC).

Requirements

Active US DOD Secret or Higher Security Clearance

Salary

The estimated salary range for this position is estimated to be $100,000 - $174,000/year. Total compensation for this position may also include Restricted Stock units, sign-on bonus and other potential future incentives. Further note that total compensation for this position will be determined by each individual’s relevant qualifications, work experience, skills, and other factors. This estimate excludes the value of any potential sign-on bonus; the value of any benefits offered; and the potential future value of any long-term incentives.

Our benefits aim to promote health and wellbeing across all areas of Palantirians’ lives. We work to continuously improve our offerings and listen to our community as we design and update them. The list below details our available benefits and some of the perks that can be enjoyed as an employee of Palantir Technologies.

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

• 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

Life at Palantir

We want every Palantirian to achieve their best outcomes, that’s 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 we’re investing in our community. Learn more at Life at Palantir and note that our offerings may vary by region.

In keeping consistent with Palantir’s 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 state 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 world's most important institutions, you belong here. Palantir values excellence regardless of background. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all, including but not limited to Veterans and those with disabilities. Palantir is 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.

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