About Us

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.

The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.

Role Summary

As a Senior Network Engineer, you will be dedicated to designing, installing, securing, and supporting network hardware and software across RivianVWG facilities and third-party vendor locations. You will act as the primary technical point of contact to establish site-to-site VPN tunnels, lead complex network installation projects, and resolve critical support issues. This role blends deep hands-on infrastructure engineering with an end-user-first support mindset, requiring a proactive "teacher" approach to IT, strong cross-functional collaboration, and supplemental familiarity with AWS hybrid cloud routing.

Responsibilities

Primary Focus: On-Premises Network Engineering

• Project Leadership & Installation: Lead network installation projects from initial planning through execution across RivianVWG facilities and partner sites, ensuring project timeline management and key deliverables are met.

• Network Hardware & Infrastructure: Design, organize, modify, install, configure, and maintain LAN/WAN network hardware and software—including Cisco Nexus 9K switches, routers, access points, and FortiGate firewalls.

• Enterprise Security & Wireless: Manage network security end-to-end utilizing FortiGate firewalls, Cisco equipment, and Cisco Wireless systems (including Cisco ISE and DNA Center setup and troubleshooting).

• Vendor VPN & Site Connectivity: Dedicated to collaborating directly with external vendors to establish, test, and maintain secure VPN tunnels connecting vendor locations to RivianVWG facilities.

• Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Serve as an expert escalation point capable of troubleshooting, analyzing, and diagnosing complex hardware, software, and routing issues under pressure.

• Support Request Prioritization: Analyze incoming support tickets and operational requests, prioritizing them effectively based on business impact and urgency.