Lead Red Team Engineer

Team Overview At TransUnion, this role will report to a Director of Cybersecurity. We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Red Teamer to join our Information Security Department. The Red Teamer will primarily be responsible for conducting in-depth Threat Emulation exercises such as Red Team Operations, Purple Team Operations, and Penetration Tests to assess the security of our systems, networks, and applications. This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week. Role Overview and Core Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive threat emulation exercises, actively simulating cyber‑attacks to uncover vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to perform purple team exercises that challenge the organization's overall security posture. Perform lateral movement within target environments to assess the effectiveness of internal network segmentation and access controls. Demonstrate expertise in local privilege escalation techniques. Emulate threat actors by replicating their techniques, tactics, and procedures to identify vulnerabilities and gaps in our defensive measures. Develop and utilize custom scripts, tools, and frameworks to enhance red team operations and mimic real-world attacks. Conduct reconnaissance activities to gather intelligence on potential targets and identify attack vectors. Test the security of cloud-based environments and identify weaknesses in configurations, access controls, and data protection mechanisms. Document and communicate findings, risks, and recommendations in clear and concise reports to stakeholders, including technical and non‑technical audiences. Required Knowledge and Experiences 5+ years of active experience in conducting penetration tests and actively working as a red teamer; proven track record in performing red team operations and purple team operations. Proficiency in ability to compromise a modern organization, elevate privileges, move laterally through complex networks, and achieve adversary goals. Strong experience and expertise in phishing techniques, social engineering tactics, and other initial access methods. Extensive experience in writing comprehensive and well‑structured reports detailing findings, risks, and actionable recommendations. Basic development experience (Python, Bash, Git, etc.) to create custom solutions for bleeding‑edge problems. Preferred Skills Industry certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, GWAPT, CISSP, or equivalent would be an advantage. Benefits At TransUnion, we design benefits to help you feel well, do well, and plan well-from day one. For Your Health : Enjoy day‑one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus supplemental plan options. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select plans. Choose tax‑advantaged HSA and FSA accounts to make everyday care more affordable. For Your Protection : We've got your back with company‑paid basic life and AD&D, optional voluntary life and AD&D for you and your family, and short and long‑term disability. You can also opt into a legal plan, pet insurance, and travel accident coverage. For Your Family : From adoption assistance and fertility planning coverage to caregiver support, we're here for every chapter. Access Dependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match, a complimentary View email address on click.appcast.io membership, and up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with eligibility for a thoughtful, gradual return. For Your Future : Build toward what's next with our 401(k) with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Tap financial wellness resources, career coaching, and optional long‑term care insurance to plan confidently. For You : Grow and recharge with tuition reimbursement, flexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for non-exempt employees, up to 12 paid holidays per year, commuter benefits, employee discounts, charitable gift matching, and paid volunteer time off, plus corporate volunteer events that make it easy to give back. For Your Wellness : Access 24/7 support including professional therapy, coaching, and emotional wellbeing programs alongside guided meditation and resources that support physical, mental, social, and financial wellness. We are committed to being a place where diversity is not only present, it is embraced. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, TransUnion takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in all levels of employment and develops annual affirmative action plans. Components of TransUnion's affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are available for review to any associate or applicant for employment upon request by contacting View email address on click.appcast.io. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Adherence to Company policies, sound judgment and trustworthiness, working safely, communicating respectfully, and safeguarding business operations, confidential and proprietary information, and the Company's reputation are also essential expectations of this position. Pay Scale Information: The U.S. base salary range for this position is $112,500.00 - $187,500 annually. The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this job. At TransUnion, actual compensation is based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but not limited to) an individual's education, training, work experience, job‑related skill set, location, and industry knowledge, as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position and market considerations. Regular, full‑time non‑sales positions may be eligible to participate in TransUnion's annual bonus plan. Certain positions may also be eligible for long‑term incentives and other payments based on applicable company guidance and plan documents. TransUnion's Internal Job Title: Advisor, Cybersecurity Company: TransUnion LLC #J-18808-Ljbffr TransUnion