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Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Aurora InnovationSan Francisco, CaliforniaNew
On-site Full-time $162K/yr - $235K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud security, experience with IAM, and a passion for automation and infrastructure hardening. Familiarity with Kubernetes and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is highly desirable.

About the job

The Senior Cloud Security Engineer role at Aurora Innovation centers on building and maintaining resilient, automated security systems that support the company’s self-driving technology. Based in San Francisco, this position works within the Cloud Security engineering team and collaborates closely with both infrastructure and application groups.

Day-to-day work covers a mix of infrastructure security, workload protection, and hardening CI/CD pipelines. The team uses a blend of open-source tools, such as OPA, Trivy, and Spire, alongside commercial products, with an emphasis on custom automation that strengthens Aurora’s security posture. Deciding when to adopt off-the-shelf solutions or develop new ones is part of the job.

Key Responsibilities

  • Secure cloud environments by:
    • Managing IAM roles and policies
    • Enforcing security controls
    • Building security boundaries for resources and services
    • Providing security guidance for Cloud and Kubernetes
  • Create automation to address security challenges at their source
  • Design, build, and configure security infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Work with cross-functional teams to implement and maintain security best practices

This position values hands-on problem solving, a thoughtful approach to tool selection, and a collaborative mindset. The work directly supports Aurora’s mission to deliver safe and efficient self-driving solutions.

About Aurora Innovation

Aurora Innovation is dedicated to creating the future of transportation through innovative self-driving technology, ensuring safety and accessibility for all.

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