Cyber Security Engineer Palo Alto, CA

Cyber Security Engineer - Palo Alto, California

Role Overview: Our client, a major electric vehicle manufacturer, is actively looking for a Data Protection Engineer to join their team. The position is hybrid (3 days onsite – Monday/Wednesday/Friday) and will be based either in Palo Alto, CA 92606 or Irvine, CA. This is a contract role lasting 6+ months with a schedule of Monday–Friday, 8a–5p and flexibility based on business needs.

• 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 help them meet their data protection needs.
• Collaborate with IT, Privacy, Legal, and Cybersecurity teams to align tactical data protection measures with broader security objectives.

• 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.

• 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 must make their needs known in advance.