Cyber Security Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain data protection tools ensuring optimal configuration and performance.
• Develop and manage policies for data loss prevention (DLP) and detection, including scanning and identifying sensitive data across systems.
• Monitor and respond to incidents related to data protection, providing "break glass" support to maintain security and availability.
• Integrate and optimize data protection tools with other security platforms using APIs, custom scripting, and orchestration frameworks.
• Conduct regular assessments of data protection controls to ensure alignment with evolving threats and organizational goals.
• Conduct data discovery and classification initiatives, ensuring sensitive information is adequately protected.
• Support implementation of context-aware access controls and ensure ongoing compliance with Rivian’s data security policies.
• Work with cross functional stakeholders to understand the sensitivity of their data and how they can support the business to fulfill their Data Protection needs.
• Collaborate with IT, Privacy, Legal, and Cybersecurity teams to align tactical data protection measures with broader security objectives.

Qualifications:

• Experience implementing and managing DLP tools and configuring data protection policies in corporate environments.
• Strong scripting and programming skills (e.g., Python, Bash) to automate data protection operations and enhance tool integrations.
• Proven ability to integrate security tools using RESTful APIs and customize workflows for scalable, tactical data protection.
• Familiarity with endpoint and email security principles, including hands-on experience with protection and monitoring platforms.
• Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) to automate and standardize security configurations.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (e.g., Git) for deploying and maintaining secure solutions