Site Reliability Engineer - US Government

Job Overview

Join Palantir Technologies as a Site Reliability Engineer - US Government, a pivotal remote work engineering position focused on maintaining and enhancing high-performance technology solutions. This role is ideal for a skilled software engineer who thrives in dynamic, high-stakes environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and ensure the availability of both cloud and physical Linux servers crucial for the Palantir platform in secure, air-gapped production environments.
• Design, deploy, and manage infrastructure supporting both customer and product needs using advanced orchestration and monitoring tools such as Kubernetes and Prometheus.
• Work closely with product teams to define requirements and Service Level Objectives (SLOs) for new software deployments in secure environments.
• Proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex network and system issues.
• Develop scripts to automate routine operational tasks, enhancing system efficiency and reliability.
• Provide expert technical support for production issues, ensuring quick resolutions and minimal operational disruption.
• Engage in an on-call support rotation to ensure 24/7 service reliability and performance.

Required Qualifications

• Must possess an active security clearance.
• Over 4 years of experience in Linux system administration, with a preference for those familiar with RHEL or similar distributions.
• Strong background in cloud-based platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP, or in managing hardware-based environments.
• Skilled in utilizing monitoring tools such as Prometheus for system health checks.
• Proficient in programming with languages such as Java, Go, Python, JavaScript, or Bash.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced experience with container technologies like Docker or Podman and orchestration systems such as OpenShift or Kubernetes.
• Relevant Certifications: DOD 8570 IAT Level II or higher (CISSP, Sec+), Unix/Linux Computing Environment certifications (Linux+, RHCE).

About Palantir Technologies

Palantir Technologies is a global leader in creating software that enables data-driven decisions and operations. Our platforms are instrumental in helping partners tackle complex challenges such as developing lifesaving drugs, predicting supply chain issues, locating missing children, and more.

Benefits & Perks

Compensation for the Site Reliability Engineer - US Government role at Palantir Technologies includes a competitive salary range of $125,000 - $185,000/year, with additional incentives like Restricted Stock Units, sign-on bonuses, and potential future bonuses.