Advisor Red Team

TransUnion; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Paid holidays (12 per year)

Employee discounts

Volunteer time off

Dependent care FSA

Job summary

TransUnion seeks an experienced Advisor Red Team in Chicago to conduct threat emulation, red team operations, and penetration tests across networks, systems, and cloud environments.

You will author clear, actionable reports, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and remain current on the latest attack techniques. This fully remote role may require occasional in-person attendance, with a minimum two days per week at an assigned TU office location.

Qualifications

• 5 years of active experience in conducting penetration tests.
• Proven ability to compromise modern orgs, elevate privileges, move laterally.
• Experience with phishing, social engineering, and initial access methods.
• Experience writing comprehensive reports detailing risks and recommendations.
• Track record in red team and purple team operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to explain findings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct threat emulation exercises, red team operations, and pen tests to uncover vulnerabilities.
• Perform purple team exercises to test overall security posture.
• Emulate threat actors and reproduce TTPs to identify gaps in defenses.
• Develop scripts and tools to enhance red team operations.
• Document findings and communicate risks clearly to stakeholders.
• Stay updated on attack techniques and cybersecurity trends.
• Provide remediation guidance to internal teams.

Skills

Threat Emulation

Red Team Operations

Purple Team Operations

Penetration Testing

Network Exploitation

Email Phishing

Lateral Movement

Local Privilege Escalation

Web Application Exploitation

C2 Infrastructure

Payloads

Cloud Testing

Python

Bash

Git

Phishing Techniques

Social Engineering

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

OSCP

OSCE

GPEN

GWAPT

CISSP

Tools

Python

Bash

Git

Job description

Advisor Red Team

Experience: Not Available to 12 years

Location:

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Skills: Threat Emulation, Red Team Operations, Purple Team Operations, Penetration Testing, Network Exploitation, Email Phishing, Lateral Movement, Local Privilege Escalation, Web Application Exploitation, C2 Infrastructure, Payloads, Cloud Testing, Python, Bash, Git, Phishing Techniques, Social Engineering, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, GWAPT, CISSP

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

The successful candidate will possess a strong background in network exploitation, email phishing, lateral movement, local privilege escalation, report writing, web application exploitation, C2 infrastructure, payloads, cloud testing, and have a proven track record in the field. 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 (TTPs) 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. Stay updated on the latest attack techniques, threat landscape, and cybersecurity trends to continuously enhance the red team's capabilities. Provide guidance and support to internal teams on remediation strategies and security best practices based on red team findings.

Required Knowledge and Experiences

5 years of active experience in conducting penetration tests and actively working as a red teamer. 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. Proven track record in performing red team operations and purple team operations. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think creatively to simulate real-world threat scenarios. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Basic development experience (python/bash/git/etc) to create custom solutions for bleeding edge problems. This is a fully remote position but may require occasional in-person attendance at work-related events at the discretion of management.

We're also looking for the preferred skills below. Whether you are proficient or could use some brushing up, we're happy to support your career development and growth in: Industry certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, GWAPT, CISSP, or equivalent would be an advantage.

Benefits that support every part of your life:

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 Care@Work 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 nonexempt 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 well-being 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 Aff ... 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, fulltime non-sales positions may be eligible to participate in TransUnion's annual bonus plan. Certain positions may be also eligible for long-term incentives and other payments based on applicable company guidance and plan documents.

The application window for this job posting is estimated to close on 05/25/2026. Job postings may come down early or be extended due to business need or volume of applicants.

TransUnion Overview:

At TransUnion, we encourage and are committed to creating a real, positive impact and shared sense of purpose within our Workforce for Good, which empowers our people to grow, innovate and contribute to a better future for our communities and customers. We strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver's seat of their professional development--- while having access to help along the way. We recognize that success comes when our associates thrive both professionally and personally; that's why we prioritize work/life flexibility and offer resources for our teams across the globe to collaborate and drive excellence. Be a part of our Workforce for Good -- you'll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.

TransUnion's Internal Job Title: Advisor, Cybersecurity Company: TransUnion LLC