Security Engineer, Detection Response - Vercel

About Vercel

Vercel is the agentic infrastructure company. We create products like Next.js, v0, and the AI SDK that help builders move from idea to production with speed, security, and exceptional developer experience. Trusted by companies like OpenAI, PayPal, and Ramp, we are building the platform for the next generation of agent-operated software.

About the Role

We are looking for a Security Engineer to join our Detection Response team. You will manage Vercel’s internal Corporate Security (CorpSec) posture, monitor for anomalies, build detection mechanisms, and ensure the security of our internal systems.

Note: This role is hybrid with anchor days (Mon, Tue, Fri) if you live within commuting distance of SF, NYC, London, or Berlin. Otherwise, it is fully remote.

What You Will Do

• Monitor and respond to security alerts, including managed SOC escalations.
• Maintain visibility and logging infrastructure, ensuring effective SIEM operations.
• Support security audits for PCI, SOC2, and ISO frameworks.
• Develop and deploy new detections, security tooling, and manage key security partners.
• Lead security investigations and contribute to the continuous improvement of the on-call process.
• Manage email security, endpoint security (EDR), GitHub administration, and internal security tooling.

About You

• Extensive experience in security operations, SIEM management, and detection engineering.
• Strong knowledge of AWS infrastructure and cloud security best practices.
• Proficiency in SQL for data analysis and security investigations.
• Hands-on experience with incident response, triage, and remediation.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python, Bash) and one compiled language (Rust, Go).
• Strong endpoint management skills (Mac, Windows, Linux).

Bonus Points

• Experience with managed SOC providers and security automation.
• Background in high-growth, cloud-native environments.
• Familiarity with serverless functions and API security.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including equity.
• Inclusive Healthcare Package.
• Mentorship and professional development support.
• Flexible Time Off.
• Gear provided, plus a WFH budget to outfit your space.