Aurora Innovation
StaffSecurityEngineer,EnterpriseSecurity
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“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.
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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