# Security Engineer, Cloud
**Company:** [Vercel](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/vercel)
**Location:** Remote
**Salary:** $208K-$312K
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** AWS, GCP, Terraform, Cdk, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Identity And Access Management, Threat Modeling, Incident Response, Security Automation
**Posted:** 2026-06-26
> Security Engineer building and hardening cloud-native security controls, infrastructure-as-code, and CI/CD pipelines for a scalable platform. Requires 8+ years in infrastructure/platform security and deep expertise in AWS/GCP and Kubernetes.
## Job Description
## What you will do
- Design and implement scalable security controls across our 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.

## About you
- 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.

## Bonus if you
- Have built or scaled security automation pipelines.
- Contributed to open-source security projects or tools.
- Hold certifications such as GCP Security Engineer, AWS certifications, CISSP, or OSCP.
- Hold a bachelors or masters degree in Cybersecurity or similar disciplines.

## Benefits
- 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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