Security Controller

Palantir Technologies•London, ENG EC1A, GB• Full Time

Posted 10 years ago• Security

Job Description

A World-Changing Company

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 UK Government (UKG) sector rely on our ability to navigate government and industrial security efficiently and responsibly. We are seeking a highly organized, security-focused professional to lead policy and process development and execution around personnel security and clearances, partnering closely with business leaders to support our mission.

As a Security Controller on Palantir’s UKG Security Team, you will:

• Manage the personnel clearance programme, secure facilities, and sensitive systems.

• Ensure compliance with security policies, regulations, and processes within complex organisations.

• Deliver exceptional knowledge and customer service to Palantir personnel, enabling them to drive the business forward.

In this multi-faceted role, you will also serve as:

• Crypto Custodian: Safeguarding digital and cryptographic assets, managing the full lifecycle of cryptographic materials, and maintaining robust security standards.

• Compartmented Security Officer: Implementing stringent security protocols for UKG’s most sensitive intelligence and acting as the primary liaison with UK Intelligence and Defence partners.

Join a team of tenacious, resourceful individuals who challenge conventional approaches and are committed to delivering faster, better outcomes for our customers. You will have the opportunity to shape security strategy, reimagine processes, and make a tangible impact on national security missions.

Core Responsibilities

Implement and maintain robust security processes and data protection measures, ensuring organisational compliance with government standards, supporting security clearance and vetting, promoting a strong security culture, and contributing to risk management and mitigation initiatives.

Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders to coordinate security activities, maintain records, deliver training, and support organisational security objectives.

Oversee the full lifecycle and security management of cryptographic materials and digital assets, including procurement, inventory control, secure storage, distribution, disposal, policy compliance, auditing, incident response, and liaison with internal and external stakeholders.

Deliver user support and ensure organisational readiness by maintaining personnel clearance records, providing training, conducting briefings, and offering expert guidance on the handling, movement, and security of cryptographic materials in line with UKG and organisational standards.

Lead the management and protection of classified materials and secure facilities, overseeing secure handling, access control, physical and information security systems, SOP development, personnel vetting, incident response, and compliance with UKG standards for sensitive intelligence.

Serve as the principal liaison with the UK Intelligence and Defence Communities, coordinating inter-agency security activities, providing expert guidance on highly classified security, and ensuring seamless integration of intelligence security requirements across the organisation.

What We Value

Previous experience in a security-related role within government, defence, intelligence, or regulated environments is highly desirable. Experience managing classified materials, audits, compliance, and physical security systems is advantageous.

Exceptional organisational, communication, and record-keeping skills. Strong analytical, problem-solving, crisis management, and interpersonal abilities. Able to brief, train, and work effectively at all levels and across teams.

High integrity, discretion, trustworthiness, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with a proactive approach to incident response and stakeholder liaison.

What We Require

Must hold or be eligible for DV and Compartmented clearance, with the ability to handle highly classified materials.

Completion of (or willingness to complete) UKNDS Crypto Custodian and Compartmented Security Officer training. Strong understanding of UKG security policies and vetting processes.

Ability to be present on-site at a given facility within a 60-minute response time, with potential on-call duties during after-hours, weekends, and holidays.

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 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 world's 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.