Security Engineer, Cloud @Vercel

Overview

Vercel is seeking a Security Engineer to join their Cloud Security Engineering team. This role focuses on strengthening the security of the platform through the development and improvement of security controls, ensuring secure and confident growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable security controls across the cloud-native platform.
• Harden infrastructure components using infrastructure-as-code, policy enforcement, and service isolation.
• Build secure by default infrastructure and code CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with platform and infrastructure teams to integrate security best practices into architecture and workflows.
• Stay ahead of cloud security trends and adopt cutting-edge technologies to enhance platform resilience.
• Conduct threat modeling, risk analysis, and mitigation planning for critical systems.
• Drive improvements in monitoring, detection, and incident response at the platform level.
• Build, deploy and maintain relevant tooling.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in infrastructure or platform security roles.
• Deep understanding of secure cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP), identity and access management, and system hardening.
• Proficient with tools like Terraform, CDK, Kubernetes, and CI/CD security.
• Skilled at balancing engineering realities with principled security practices.
• Proven track record of shipping secure, resilient systems at scale.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including equity.
• Inclusive Healthcare Package.
• Learn and Grow - mentorship opportunities and events to build skills.
• Flexible Time Off.
• Provision of gear needed for the role and a WFH budget.

Location

Remote within the United States; hybrid option available for those commuting to SF or NY offices on designated days.

How to Apply

Please submit your application through Vercel's career page.