Aurora Innovation

StaffSecurityEngineer,EnterpriseSecurity

$350–550k ~AI est. Mountain View, California, United States Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Staff Security Engineer, Enterprise Security at Aurora Innovation. Skills: Enterprise Security Architecture, Zero Trust, Security Strategy, Technical Standards. Define enterprise security architecture strategy. Champion enterprise security architecture strategy”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Complex problem-solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

10+ years Information Security experience, 5+ years enterprise security architecture design, Develop enterprise security architecture strategies, Develop scalable technical standards, Extensive Zero Trust principles knowledge, Extensive enterprise security frameworks knowledge, Extensive modern backend security architecture knowledge, Extensive enterprise security architecture knowledge, Comprehensive core enterprise security domains knowledge, Translate governance requirements to architecture, Translate compliance requirements to architecture, Translate business priorities to architecture, Represent security in architecture review boards, Represent security in governance committees, Represent security in enterprise design councils, Evaluate technical tradeoffs, Identify scalability constraints, Assess long-term architecture implications, Exceptional documentation skills, Create detailed architecture diagrams, Create technical standards, Create strategic narratives, Influence technical stakeholders, Influence business stakeholders, Strategic mindset, Complex problem-solving abilities, Organizational leadership track record

Nice to Have

Direct automotive industry experience, Enterprise architecture committee knowledge, Multifaceted cross-functional governance knowledge, Expert AI security knowledge, Expert security automation knowledge, Expert enterprise-scale modernization knowledge, CISSP certification, SABSA certification, TOGAF certification

What You'll Do.

Define enterprise security architecture strategy

Champion enterprise security architecture strategy

Define enterprise security roadmap

Champion enterprise security roadmap

Define target-state operating model

Develop enterprise security reference architectures

Develop enterprise security design patterns

Develop enterprise security technical standards

Translate security strategy to architecture

Translate governance requirements to architecture

Translate business priorities to architecture

Operationalize security policies

Operationalize security standards

Operationalize control objectives

Represent security priorities in EA Committee

Represent technical standards in EA Committee

Represent design principles in EA Committee

Participate in architecture review boards

Participate in design committees

Participate in strategic planning forums

Architect secure solutions for workforce platforms

Architect secure solutions for enterprise systems

Architect secure solutions for internal infrastructure

Architect secure solutions for backend ecosystems

Guide enterprise security design for endpoint security

Guide enterprise security design for network security

Guide enterprise security design for PKI

Guide enterprise security design for vulnerability management

Guide enterprise security design for BCP/DR

Guide enterprise security design for data security

Guide enterprise security design for enterprise infrastructure

Guide enterprise security design for security tooling modernization

Provide architectural oversight for initiatives

Ensure scalability of initiatives

Ensure interoperability of initiatives

Ensure governance alignment of initiatives

Reduce fragmentation of initiatives

Partner with Security Engineering

Partner with Cloud Security

Partner with Product Security

Align technical security capabilities

Identify architectural gaps

Identify capability overlaps

Identify opportunities to streamline investments

Shape long-term strategy for capabilities

Address emerging AI security needs

Address emerging automation needs

Address emerging infrastructure modernization needs

Address emerging operational resilience needs

Support security tooling strategy

Evaluate architectural fit of tooling

Evaluate integration models of tooling

Evaluate long-term scalability of tooling

Establish enterprise security design documentation

Maintain enterprise security design documentation

Establish architecture diagrams

Maintain architecture diagrams

Establish reference standards

Maintain reference standards

Establish technical governance artifacts

Maintain technical governance artifacts

Guide enterprise security maturity

Align architecture to Zero Trust

Align architecture to NIST CSF

Align architecture to ISO 27001

Align architecture to SOX

Align architecture to SOC 2

Align architecture to resilience objectives

Serve as strategic advisor to leadership

Advise on architecture

Advise on organizational scaling

Advise on strategic technical investments

Support leadership with technical narratives

Improve executive understanding of investments

Improve business understanding of investments

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Architecture review boards; Design committees; Strategic planning forums; Security Engineering; GRC; Cloud Security; IT; Product Security; IAM teams

Communication Scope

Technical narratives; Executive presentations

Process & Methodology

Roadmap development, Strategic planning

Full Job Description

Who we are Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone. At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn. Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Staff Security Engineer - Enterprise Security. In this role, you will Define and champion Aurora’s enterprise security architecture strategy, roadmap, and target-state operating model across enterprise and backend operational security domains. Develop enterprise security reference architectures, design patterns, and technical standards for endpoint security, network security, infrastructure security, enterprise vulnerability management, data protection, resilience, enterprise platforms, and security tooling. Translate security strategy, governance requirements, and business priorities into scalable technical architecture and implementation guidance. Partner with GRC to operationalize security policies, standards, and control objectives into practical enterprise security architectures. Support and influence Aurora’s broader Enterprise Architecture Committee by representing enterprise security priorities, technical standards, and strategic design principles. Participate in architecture review boards, design committees, and strategic planning forums to ensure enterprise security alignment across major initiatives. Architect secure solutions for workforce platforms, enterprise systems, internal infrastructure, and backend

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