Security Engineer, Detection Response

Vercel Inc.; San Francisco, New York (CA, NY); Hybrid; USD 208,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Mentorship & events

Flexible time off

WFH budget

Job summary

Vercel is seeking a Security Engineer to join the Detection Response team to manage CorpSec posture, monitor for anomalies, and build detections across internal systems. If within commuting distance of SF, NY, or London, expect in-office anchor days on Mon/Tue/Fri; otherwise, the role is fully remote.

You will work with cross-functional teams to support audits (PCI, SOC2, ISO), improve visibility, and handle security incidents as they arise, ensuring robust security across the company.

Qualifications

• <0>Extensive experience in security operations, including SIEM management and detection engineering.</0>
• <0>Strong knowledge of AWS infrastructure and cloud security best practices.</0>
• <0>Experience with GitHub administration and security controls.</0>
• <0>Proficiency in SQL for data analysis and security investigations.</0>
• <0>Hands-on incident response, including detection, triage, and remediation.</0>
• <0>Endpoint management across Mac, Windows, Linux.</0>
• <0>Proficiency in Python/Bash and Rust/Go.</0>
• <0>Familiarity with serverless functions and API security.</0>

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to security alerts across multiple channels, including managed SOC escalations.
• Maintain logging and SIEM operations to ensure visibility across the org.
• Support PCI, SOC2, ISO audits; gather evidence with Engineering, GRC and Security.
• Develop and deploy new detections; enhance security tooling and partner ecosystems.
• Lead security investigations and on-call processes to improve response efficiency.
• Guard business operations by applying risk-based security changes.
• Manage email security, EDR posture, GitHub security, and internal tooling.

Skills

Security operations

SIEM management

AWS security

GitHub administration

SQL analytics

Incident response

Endpoint management

Scripting: Python Bash

Compiled languages: Rust Go

Serverless & API security

Tools

GitHub

EDR

SQL tooling

Cloud security tooling

Job description

Hybrid - San Francisco, New York City, London

About Vercel:

Vercel is the agentic infrastructure company, freeing people and agents to ship what's next. For more than a decade we've helped builders move from idea to production with speed, security, and exceptional developer experience.

Now we're scaling our products for both agents and people to ship and run software, built in the open and trusted by OpenAI, PayPal, Ramp, Supreme, and millions of developers worldwide.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Security Engineer to join our Detection Response team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing Vercel’s internal Corporate Security (CorpSec) posture, monitoring for security anomalies, building additional detections and visibility mechanisms, and ensuring the overall security of our internal systems. You will work closely with various teams to support audits, optimize visibil i ty, and handle security incidents as they arise.

If you’re based within a pre-determined commuting distance of one of our offices (SF, NY, or London), the role includes in-office anchor days on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. If you're located beyond that distance, the role is fully remote. For location-specific details, please connect with our recruiting team.

What You Will Do:

• Monitor and respond to security alerts across multiple channels, including managed SOC escalations.
• Maintain visibility and logging infrastructure, ensuring effective SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) operations.
• Support security audits for PCI, SOC2, ISO, and other compliance frameworks, gathering evidence and collaborating with Engineering, GRC and the broader Security Division.
• Proactively enhance security operations by developing and deploying new detections, security tooling and rigorously managing key security partners.
• Work on security investigations, incidents, and urgent requests as they arise, as well as contributing to the build-out and continuous improvement of the on-call process to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Continuously act as a guardian to enable the business to navigate risk-based changes.
• Manage and enhance email security, endpoint security posture (EDR, configuration, and management), GitHub administration best practices, and internal security tooling to strengthen Vercel's overall security framework

About You:

• Extensive experience in security operations, including SIEM management, security logging, and detection engineering.
• Strong knowledge of AWS infrastructure and cloud security best practices.
• Experience with GitHub administration and security controls.
• Proficiency in SQL for data analysis and security investigations.
• Hands-on experience with incident response, including detection, triage, and remediation.
• Strong endpoint management skills across multiple operating systems (Mac, Windows, Linux).
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python, Bash) and one compiled language (Rust, Go).
• Familiarity with serverless functions and API security is a plus.

Bonus If You:

• Have experience working with managed SOC providers and security automation platforms.
• Have worked in high-growth, cloud-native environments with a focus on scalability.
• Are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

Benefits & Compensation:

• Competitive compensation package, including equity.
• Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills.
• Flexible Time Off.
• We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed.

The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $208,000-$312,000. This salary range is an estimate. Actual salary will be based on job-related skills, experience, and location. The total compensation package also includes benefits and equity-based compensation. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your location during the hiring process.

• Equal Opportunity:Vercel is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Vercel encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.