Senior Platform Security Engineer
@ Vercel

Hybrid
$240,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 2 days ago

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About Vercel

Vercel gives developers the tools and cloud infrastructure to build, scale, and secure a faster, more personalized web. As the team behind v0, Next.js, and AI SDK, Vercel helps customers like Ramp, Supreme, PayPal, and Under Armour build for the AI-native web.

Our mission is to enable the world to ship the best products. That starts with creating an environment where everyone can do their best work. Whether you're building on our platform, supporting our customers, or shaping our story, you can just ship things.

About the Role

The Senior Platform Security Engineer will lead efforts to harden our platform and ensure that infrastructure security is foundational to our growth. Reporting to the Head of Security Engineering, you will integrate security best practices into our cloud native environment.

  • Design and implement scalable security controls.
  • Harden infrastructure with code and policy enforcement.
  • Collaborate with platform teams on security integration.
  • Conduct threat modeling, risk analysis, and mitigation planning.
  • Enhance monitoring, detection, and incident response.

About You

You bring 7+ years in infrastructure or platform security, a deep understanding of secure cloud architectures (AWS/GCP), and expertise with tools like Terraform, Kubernetes, and CI/CD security. Your experience includes balancing engineering realities with strong security practices and delivering secure, resilient systems at scale. Bonus skills include security automation and open-source contributions as well as certifications like GCP Security Engineer, CISSP, or OSCP.

Benefits

Enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes equity, an inclusive healthcare package, flexible time off, continuous learning and mentorship opportunities, and support for remote work with gear and WFH budget.

Location and Work Arrangement

This role is remote with in-office anchor days (Monday, Tuesday, and Friday) for those within commuting distance of our San Francisco, CA or New York City, NY offices. For further location-specific details, please contact our recruiting team.

Key skills/competency

  • Platform Security
  • Cloud (AWS/GCP)
  • Infrastructure Hardening
  • Terraform
  • Kubernetes
  • CI/CD
  • Threat Modeling
  • Risk Analysis
  • Security Automation
  • Incident Response
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How to Get Hired at Vercel

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Vercel's culture: Study mission, values, and employee feedback.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight cloud security experiences.
  • Showcase technical skills: Detail Terraform and Kubernetes projects.
  • Prepare for scenarios: Emphasize threat modeling examples.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review AWS and GCP security best practices.
Practice Terraform and Kubernetes configurations.
Study infrastructure-as-code security patterns.
Prepare threat modeling and incident response examples.

Behavioral Questions

Describe teamwork in challenging security projects.
Explain handling high-pressure incident responses.
Share collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Discuss balancing speed and security priorities.

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