Security Engineer, Detection Response

Vercel

Security Engineer managing Vercel’s internal security posture, monitoring anomalies, and enhancing security operations. Collaborating with teams for audits and incident responses and improving security tooling.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $208,000 - $312,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudGoLinuxPythonRustSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Security OperationsDetection EngineeringEndpoint ManagementScripting (Python, Bash)Compiled Language (Rust, Go)Data AnalysisSecurity AuditingSecurity Tooling DevelopmentSecurity LoggingProactive Security Enhancements

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication