Systems Engineer - Microsoft 365
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
As a Systems Engineer in Palantir’s Technical Operations (IT) group, you’ll be joining a team that is the focal point for every major business workflow and decision at Palantir. You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the infrastructure powering Collaboration across the business. You’ll partner with our internal and external stakeholders to adapt industry tools to Palantir’s evolving needs, as well as expanding our use of Palantir Foundry and AIP for internal workloads.
As a member of the Collaboration Tools team, you’ll provide technical expertise and vision to key stakeholders. On any given day, you could be finding ways to programmatically manage complex systems with code, working with other internal teams to ensure services are highly available, or working with Information Security to harden critical systems.
Core Responsibilities
- Configure and manage both commercial and GCC High M365 and Azure environments
- Act as Microsoft 365 SME and point of escalation for tech support and operations teams within the broader IT organization
- Drive the implementation of Microsoft products and workflows, developing creative technical solutions that enhance and streamline business operations
- Partner with Palantir’s Compliance teams to maintain compliance with key regulatory frameworks, and with the Information Security team to maintain security posture while improving user efficiency
- Research, develop, and deploy new techniques to manage our systems programmatically and eliminate manual work
- Incorporate the latest industry trends and standards into Palantir’s continually evolving M365 environment
What We Value
- Excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills
- Proactive collaboration with the larger IT organization to identify potential large scale problems
- Motivation and ability to work as part of a distributed team
- Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills
- Actively maintain knowledge of the latest technology, and industry trends
- An active Secret Clearance or ability and willingness to obtain
- Willingness to participate in on-call rotation
- Ability to thrive in a flat, dynamic setting that values independence and self-guidance
- Knowing the latest evolving technologies, using your knowledge to be a vocal participant in system development discussions
- Ability to exercise judgment and composure in high-pressure situations
- Excellent customer service skills and passion for developing positive relationships with internal users and leadership
What We Require
- Experience automating solutions using PowerShell and the Microsoft Graph API
- Experience configuring, administering, and owning Microsoft 365 and Azure environments
- Fluency in at least one programming language, and a commitment to automating solutions
Salary
The estimated salary range for this position is estimated to be $95,000 - $150,000/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
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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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