Sr. Security Engineer, Cybersecurity Management System

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotives next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions were 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 well map a new way forward. Working together well create a future thats more connected more intelligent more sustainable for everyone.

The CSMS Security Engineer is responsible for the operational maintenance and continuous improvement of assigned Cybersecurity Management System (CSMS) domains. This scope includes governance across the entire vehicle lifecycle encompassing development production and post-production (e.g. Security Operations and Vulnerability Management). The engineer must independently execute governance tasks manage documentation and oversee tool administration to ensure compliance with ISO/SAE 21434 and UNECE R155.

• Lifecycle Governance & Reliability: Develop and execute plans to maintain and improve assigned CSMS processes across development production and post-production phases. Ensure all documentation and work instructions are accurate and audit-ready.

• Domain Accountability: Act as the primary point of contact for assigned cybersecurity governance areas. Demonstrate the ability to apply regulatory standards to complex program and production scenarios independently.

• Independent Execution: Manage assignments with multiple inputs and deliverables. Deliver process designs risk assessments and reports reliably seeking guidance only for significant technical or organizational blockers.

• Performance Reporting & Metrics: Define and report on specific performance metrics (KPIs) for assigned areas (e.g. Vulnerability Management SLAs production security audits). Provide leadership with clear status updates regarding process adherence.

• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with stakeholders across Systems Engineering Manufacturing/Production and Security Operations to ensure CSMS requirements are integrated and followed.

• Process Improvement: Identify gaps in current security governance or operational execution and lead the implementation of corrective actions.

• Conflict Resolution: Address misalignments between compliance requirements and program/production constraints by proposing technically sound compliant solutions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in product cybersecurity or security GRC with a proven track record of delivering process frameworks across the full vehicle lifecycle (Development through Post-Production).

• Operational Independence: Demonstrated ability to manage complex assignments with minimal guidance independently authoring high-quality artifacts (e.g. Work Products TARA templates Risk Registers) on schedule.

• Technical Tooling: Experience administering or maintaining security governance tools (e.g. Jira Jama or specialized TARA/VM software) to ensure data integrity and team adoption.

• Communication: Ability to distill complex regulatory concepts into clear actionable performance standards for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Full-time positions include base salary eligibility for an annual performance bonus and eligibility for equity.

In addition to base salary Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies offers benefits tailored to the local market. For more information on the benefits available for full-time employees check out our Global Benefits Site.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC