Job Description

Palantir Foundry Solutions Architect

Location: San Diego, CA
Clearance: Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance

The Marlin Alliance, Inc. is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect with expertise in Palantir Foundry to serve as a technical leader driving digital transformation for our Navy customer. This individual will architect, design, and implement scalable data solutions within the Palantir Foundry platform, enabling mission owners to unlock the power of their data for decision advantage.

Since 2002, The Marlin Alliance has supported mission-critical Navy programs with innovation in digital transformation, data science, and automation. We are looking for a motivated architect who thrives in fast-paced environments, adapts quickly to evolving requirements, and can translate complex mission needs into robust Foundry-based solutions.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Architect and implement Palantir Foundry solutions that are secure, scalable, extensible, and sustainable.
• Design and manage Foundry ontologies, data pipelines, and workflows to support analytics, reporting, and operational decision-making.
• Integrate disparate Navy data sources into Foundry, ensuring data quality, lineage, and interoperability.
• Collaborate with mission stakeholders to translate operational requirements into Foundry-based applications, dashboards, and workflows.
• Guide development teams in Foundry best practices, including ontology modeling, pipeline optimization, and governance.
• Support digital transformation initiatives by leveraging Foundry’s capabilities for automation, advanced analytics, and AI/ML integration.
• Document and communicate technical approaches through architecture diagrams, technical estimates, and RFP contributions.
• Engage with Palantir and other COTS vendors to ensure compliance with cybersecurity and accreditation requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and analysts in Foundry development and solution delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, or solutions architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry, including ontology design, pipeline building, and application development.
• Proven ability to design and deliver enterprise-scale data solutions supporting analytics and operational workflows.
• Experience with data migration, data integration, and visualization in Foundry or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and solution delivery lifecycles.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD or Navy digital transformation initiatives
• Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and cybersecurity compliance.
• Experience with data science, ML/AI integration, or advanced analytics in Foundry.
• Knowledge of complementary technologies (Python, SQL, APIs, cloud platforms).
• IAT-II/Cyber Security Workforce (CSWF) Certification

Work Environment and Mental/Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Typical office environment with no unusual hazards.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Constant sitting while using the computer terminal.
• Constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents.
• Constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication.
• Occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching may be required.
• Occasional lifting, up to 20 pounds.
• A constant state of mental alertness.
• Frequent work under deadlines.

Job Classification:

Associate II

$160,000 - $190,000

Disclaimer:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities