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VercelSecurity Engineer, Cloud
Vercel, known as the agentic infrastructure company, is seeking a Security Engineer, Cloud to join its Cloud Security Engineering team on a full-time, remote basis within…
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Vercel, known as the agentic infrastructure company, is seeking a Security Engineer, Cloud to join its Cloud Security Engineering team on a full-time, remote basis within the United States. Vercel helps builders transition from initial concepts to production environments efficiently, securely, and with an exceptional developer experience. Trusted by millions of developers and organizations such as OpenAI, PayPal, and Ramp, the company is expanding its platform capabilities for both human…
Job Description
Vercel, known as the agentic infrastructure company, is seeking a Security Engineer, Cloud to join its Cloud Security Engineering team on a full-time, remote basis within the United States. Vercel helps builders transition from initial concepts to production environments efficiently, securely, and with an exceptional developer experience. Trusted by millions of developers and organizations such as OpenAI, PayPal, and Ramp, the company is expanding its platform capabilities for both human developers and agents.
In this position, you will report directly to the Security Operations Manager and play an integral role in hardening the company's infrastructure and safeguarding its cloud-native platform. You will collaborate closely with platform and infrastructure teams to embed security into architecture and deployment pipelines, while designing scalable security controls. Candidates who live near the San Francisco or New York offices have a hybrid arrangement with mandatory in-office days on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.
This role is well-suited for an experienced security professional who can balance practical engineering realities with sound security principles. Vercel is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive community and encourages candidates to apply even if they do not meet every listed criterion.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable security controls across the cloud-native platform
- Harden infrastructure components via infrastructure-as-code, policy enforcement, and service isolation
- Construct secure-by-default infrastructure and code continuous integration and deployment pipelines
- Collaborate with platform and infrastructure teams to integrate security best practices into architecture and workflows
- Research cloud security trends and adopt cutting-edge technologies to boost platform resilience
- Conduct threat modeling, risk analysis, and mitigation planning for critical systems
- Drive enhancements in monitoring, detection, and platform-level incident response
- Build, deploy, and maintain relevant tooling
Requirements
- Possess at least 8 years of experience working in infrastructure or platform security roles
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of secure cloud infrastructure including AWS or GCP, identity and access management, and system hardening
- Show proficiency with tools such as Terraform, CDK, Kubernetes, and CI/CD security
- Display skill in balancing engineering realities with principled security practices
- Bring a proven track record of shipping secure and resilient systems at scale
Qualifications
- Experience building or scaling security automation pipelines
- Contributions to open-source security projects or tools
- Certifications such as GCP Security Engineer, AWS certifications, CISSP, or OSCP
- A bachelor's or master's degree in Cybersecurity or related disciplines
Core Skills
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package including equity
- Inclusive healthcare package
- Mentorship opportunities and sponsorship for events to build skills and network
- Flexible time off
- Provision of necessary work gear and a work-from-home budget to outfit your workspace
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this job fully remote?
The role is fully remote or hybrid within the United States. However, individuals living within commuting distance of the San Francisco or New York offices must work in-office on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.
What is the salary range for this position?
The estimated base pay range for San Francisco, California is $208,000 to $312,000, and actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and skills. Total compensation also includes equity and benefits.
Who will I report to?
You will report to the Security Operations Manager.
What level of experience is required?
Applicants must have 8 or more years of experience in platform or infrastructure security roles.
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