Knack Works, a subsidiary of Jacobs, was created to address the demand for cutting-edge development environments within the intelligence community. Knack Works is focused on providing scalable, automated solutions that enable our customers to perform their national security missions in an ever-changing environment of new technologies and evolving threats. Our flagship product, the "Knack Stack," introduces flexible and automated hybrid cloud infrastructure as a service for cloud-agnostic deployments and automation. It's designed to automate data management and security. We are looking for a subject matter expert in both cybersecurity and US Government policy to play an integral role within the Authorization to Operate (ATO) process. Core responsibilities:
Achieve ATOs for Palantir software across multiple government customers with minimal oversight.
Provide outstanding customer service, policy expertise, and high-quality documentation.
Partner with engineers to interpret security requirements and plan effective control implementations.
Translate and synthesize complex concepts and architectures into clear body of evidence artifacts, including System Security Plans (SSP) and architecture diagrams.
Represent Palantir and provide credible cybersecurity expertise in government assessments and audits.
Proficiency in interpreting and communicating government policy to a diverse audience.
Ability to multitask under pressure, using time management and organizational skills.
A meticulous attention to detail and demonstrated ability to operate creatively within rigid government processes.
Experience with information security fundamentals and core technologies (e.g., authentication, encryption, firewalls, vulnerability scanning, SIEM/SOAR, audit logs).
Possess Top Secret or greater U.S. DoD Secret Clearance
Proven experience with cybersecurity in a US Government context.
Travel as needed to customer sites. Ability to travel 25% preferred, but requirements vary by location.
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