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Cyber Security Engineer

Palo Alto, California

Hybrid

Contract

Our client, a major electric vehicle manufacturer, is actively looking for a Data Protection Engineer to join their team to be based either in Palo Alto, CA 92606 or Irvine, CA. You will have the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite - M/W/F)

Contract Duration: 6+ months

Schedule: M-F (8a - 5p) with flexibility depending on business needs

The Data Protection Engineer will enhance Rivian's cybersecurity posture by focusing on tactical data protection operations, automation, and tool development to safeguard sensitive information. This role will prioritize securing email systems, endpoints, and other critical platforms while driving proactive data protection strategies aligned with cybersecurity objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, a passion for automation, and the ability to design and implement innovative solutions to protect sensitive data and applications in dynamic environments.

What You Will Be Doing

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.

Required Skills & Experience

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.

You Will Receive The Following Benefits

Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family Dental & Orthodontia Benefits Vision Benefits Health Savings Account (HSA) Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance Hospital Indemnity Insurance 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options Paid Sick Time Leave Legal and Identity Protection Plans Pre-tax Commuter Benefit 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Posted by: VMS Sourcing

Specialization

Cybersecurity

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