Rivian · 1 day ago
Sr. IT Network Engineer
Normal, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$98K/yr - $123K/yr
7+ years expRivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever, focusing on emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles. They are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and support secure and scalable network infrastructures that enable reliable connectivity and operational efficiency as the company expands its footprint.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26.
Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment.
Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
Company
Rivian
Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (38)
2024 (70)
2023 (54)
2022 (79)
2021 (21)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$21.93BKey Investors
Volkswagen GroupUS Department of EnergyIllinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
2025-06-30Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2024-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $6.6B
2024-05-02Grant· $827M
Leadership Team
Robert Scaringe
Chief Executive Officer
Claire McDonough
Chief Financial Officer
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