Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer Careers at Rivian - Atlanta, Georgia

Role Overview

Join Rivian's mission to keep the world adventurous forever as a Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer in Atlanta, Georgia. Rivian, the leading EV manufacturer, is seeking an Incident Commander with a code-first lens to lead cybersecurity response capabilities. This hybrid role focuses on minimizing impact and downtime through automation, observability, and scalable tools. You'll serve as Incident Commander during critical events while building integrations that enhance detection, response, and recovery. Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Cybersecurity, this position demands a blend of technical prowess and leadership in high-stakes environments.

Rivian's cybersecurity team operates at the intersection of electric adventure vehicles innovation and robust security practices. With a diverse team passionate about the outdoors, we're challenging what's possible in emissions-free mobility while protecting our digital frontier. If you thrive in unknown territories, love automation, and have a hybrid background in DevOps/SRE applied to security, this is your chance to fire-proof Rivian's future.

Key Responsibilities at Rivian

As a Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer, you'll drive Rivian's incident response with precision and innovation:

• Lead Incident Command: Act as primary Incident Commander for critical cybersecurity events, managing technical bridges and cross-functional teams.
• Crisis Management: Ensure clear communication to minimize business downtime during high-stress incidents.
• Engineering Resilience: Develop automation scripts and SOAR workflows to shift from reactive firefighting to proactive security.
• Observability Enhancement: Treat logs as data pipelines to deliver high-fidelity threat detection signals.
• Blameless Post-Mortems: Conduct After-Action Reviews focusing on root cause analysis and architectural fixes.
• Tooling Integration: Bridge Security and DevOps by integrating SIEM, EDR with CI/CD and cloud providers.
• On-Call Rotation: Provide 24/7 coverage for rapid remediation outside business hours.
• Stakeholder Communication: Translate technical crises into executive business language.
• Threat Framework Application: Leverage NIST 800-61 and MITRE ATT&CK for superior incident handling.

Qualifications & Requirements

To excel as Rivian's Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer, bring these qualifications:

• 5+ years in product security, application security, or security architecture.
• Command presence with proven high-stress incident management skills.
• Hybrid experience from Incident Response, DevOps, SRE, or Infrastructure Engineering.
• Automation-first mindset with proficiency in Python, Go, or PowerShell scripting.
• Cloud fluency in AWS/GCP/Azure and containerized environments like Kubernetes/Docker.
• Deep knowledge of NIST 800-61 incident lifecycles and MITRE ATT&CK TTPs.

Candidates with strong scripting, cloud-native security, and a passion for observability will stand out. Rivian values diverse backgrounds united by a love for innovation and environmental protection.

Salary & Benefits

Rivian offers a competitive salary range of $111,000 - $138,700 USD yearly for Georgia-based Sr. Cybersecurity Engineers, based on experience, skills, and location. Additional perks include:

• Annual performance bonuses.
• Equity awards.
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Full-time benefits start Day 1; part-time after 90 days.

Explore full details at rivianbenefits.com.

Why Join Rivian?

Rivian isn't just building electric adventure vehicles; we're redefining mobility with sustainability at our core. As a Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer in Atlanta, you'll contribute to protecting cutting-edge EV technology while enjoying a hybrid work model in a vibrant city. Our team challenges conventions, embraces the unknown, and shares a commitment to outdoor preservation. With rapid growth and a focus on innovation, Rivian offers unparalleled opportunities for impact. Join courageous souls pushing boundaries in cybersecurity for the EV revolution.

How to Apply

Ready to command cybersecurity incidents at Rivian? Apply now through careers.rivian.com or internal portal for current employees. This posting remains open until at least February 6, 2026. Rivian is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair practices. Don't miss your chance to secure Rivian's digital adventures—apply today!

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