Security Engineer, Detection Response
Vercel · Hybrid - San Francisco, New York City, London, Berlin
Posted about 2 months ago · $208,000-$312,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 55 days Vercel's roles stay open a median of 56 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 79% of Vercel's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Vercel
- high 74 stale, 3 reposted of 91 open
- Hiring momentum
- 109 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-28
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Vercel's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Vercel.
About this role
As a Security Engineer on the Detection Response team at Vercel, you will manage the internal Corporate Security posture, monitor for security anomalies, and build detection mechanisms. Your responsibilities include responding to security alerts, supporting audits, enhancing security operations, and managing email and endpoint security. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure the security of internal systems and handle incidents as they arise.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Vercel as an employer.
What you 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)
Nice to have
- Familiarity with serverless functions and API security
- Experience working with managed SOC providers and security automation platforms
- Worked in high-growth, cloud-native environments with a focus on scalability
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
What you get
- Competitive compensation package, including equity
- Inclusive Healthcare Package
- Learn and Grow - mentorship and events to build your network and skills
- Flexible Time Off
- Gear and WFH budget provided
Worth weighing
- Base pay range for San Francisco is $208,000-$312,000, but actual salary will depend on skills, experience, and location
- Role includes in-office days for those within commuting distance of specific locations, but is fully remote for others
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Listed by Vercel on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-28. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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