Rivian is seeking a Staff Network Engineer to design, implement, and support secure and scalable network infrastructure. This role emphasizes network security technologies and requires collaboration with senior engineers and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong network architecture skills and deep technical expertise in network security, routing, and switching. This hands-on position combines architecture, design, implementation, and operational support.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of network engineering experience designing, implementing, and supporting large scale enterprise and/or data center network environments.
• Strong hands-on expertise with next-generation firewalls, preferably Palo Alto Networks.
• Strong experience with Zero-trust network security principles and VPN technologies.
• Strong knowledge of routing and switching technologies and protocols including BGP, STP, VXLANs, VRFs, DHCP/DNS, and TCP/IP.
• Experience with F5 BIG-IP/LTM or comparable load-balancing and application delivery technologies.
• Strong understanding of DNS architecture, operations, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with cloud and hybrid network connectivity.
• Working knowledge of enterprise wireless networking and wireless security.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills across complex network environments.

• Drive and contribute to enterprise and data center network architecture and design initiatives.
• Design, implement, and support network security infrastructure.
• Design, implement, and troubleshoot routing and switching solutions.
• Design and support critical network services including DNS and F5 load balancing.
• Contribute to enterprise, data center, cloud, and wireless network designs.
• Develop and maintain network architecture diagrams and operational documentation.
• Provide day-to-day operational support including troubleshooting and incident resolution.
• Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex network and security incidents.
• Identify opportunities to improve network reliability, security, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, cloud, infrastructure, and other business teams.

• Employees at Rivian are often offered comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, ESPP and potential RSU grants, performance bonuses, and generous time off including paid parental and sick leave. Perks can include 24/7 mental-health coaching and therapy, Hinge Health for Anthem enrollees, tuition assistance and professional development, plus on-site food and a wide range of employee discounts on items like computers, mobile phones, home loans, and pet care.