Security Engineer, Detection Response

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 visibility, and handle security incidents as they arise.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Based within a pre-determined commuting distance of one of our offices (SF, NY, London, or Berlin), the role includes in-office anchor days on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday.
• If you're located beyond that distance, the role is fully remote.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including equity.
• Inclusive Healthcare Package.
• 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.

Pay

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.