Sr. IT Network Engineer

Rivian; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior IT Network Engineer to design and support high-performing, secure, and scalable network infrastructures. This role focuses on delivering 99.999% network uptime and involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to align solutions with business needs, while also driving automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in network engineering.
• Expertise in enterprise-grade routing and switching.
• Knowledge of protocols such as BGP, TCP/IP, DHCP.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize LAN/WAN and data center solutions.
• Lead complex network projects for multiple sites.
• Maintain core network services and infrastructure.

Skills

Network Engineering

Routing

Switching

Wireless Networking

Automation

Data Center Support

Security Compliance

Problem Solving

Job description

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About Rivian

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

About Rivian

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and support high-performing, secure, and scalable network infrastructures across our enterprise and commercial environments. As we expand our operational footprint, this role is critical in enabling reliable connectivity, operational efficiency, and digital transformation at scale.

You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team responsible for delivering 99.999% network uptime, driving automation initiatives, and ensuring our infrastructure keeps pace with the company’s growth. Our company’s mission is to keep the world adventurous forever! So If you're wanting to keep the world adventurous and are passionate about resilient design, solving complex challenges, and influencing enterprise technology strategy—this is the opportunity for you!

This position will be located in Palo Alto, CA and report to our Manager, Workplace & Commercial IT.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize LAN/WAN, wireless, and data center network solutions.
• Lead complex network projects across multi-site commercial and enterprise environments.
• Build scalable architectures that support business growth and site expansion.
• Manage and maintain core network services and infrastructure.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align networking solutions with business needs.
• Automate provisioning, monitoring, and configuration using tools such as Python, Ansible, and APIs.
• Conduct root cause analysis and ensure rapid resolution of high-priority incidents.
• Improve observability, telemetry, and alerting capabilities for better network insight.
• Contribute to and enforce standards, documentation, and change management practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge-sharing across the team.
• Participate in on-call rotation to provide network support.
  
  

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in network engineering.
• Strong expertise and experience in enterprise-grade routing, switching, wireless ( e.g. Cisco, Juniper Mist)
• Deep understanding of protocols such as BGP, STP, HSRP/VRRP, DHCP/DNS, TCP/IP
• Experience in Data center network designing and support including F5 load balancers and cisco Nexus
• Experience designing and operating large scale resilient networks in highly available, low-latency environments
• Experience with network monitoring and observability tools (e.g. ThousandEyes, PRTG, Grafana etc ).
• Strong understanding of firewalls, VPNs, and network segmentation for security compliance (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA).
• Strong Automation or scripting experience (e.g., Python, Ansible, REST APIs).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent documentation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple high priority projects and meet deadlines.
• Team-oriented mindset with a proactive attitude.
  
  

Preferred

• Cloud networking experience (AWS, Azure, hybrid environments).
• Industry certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, PCNSE).
  
  

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [e-mail].

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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