Red Team Operator

TransUnion; United States; Remote; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Commuter benefits

Job summary

TransUnion is seeking an experienced Red Teamer to join the Information Security Department. You will conduct threat emulation exercises, red team operations, and purple team activities to assess and improve our security posture across systems, networks, and applications.

This remote role may require occasional in-person attendance at events. You will develop custom tools, perform phishing simulations, and document findings with actionable recommendations for technical and non-technical

Qualifications

• 5+ years of active experience conducting penetration tests/red team operations.
• Ability to compromise a modern org, elevate privileges, and move laterally.
• Experience with phishing and social engineering methods.
• Experience writing comprehensive reports with risks and recommendations.
• Basic development skills to create custom solutions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct threat emulation exercises and red team operations to identify vulnerabilities.
• Lead purple team exercises to challenge security posture across teams.
• Perform lateral movement to test network segmentation and access controls.
• Demonstrate local privilege escalation techniques to assess defenses.
• Develop scripts/tools to enhance red team effectiveness and simulate real-world attacks.
• Document findings with clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders.

Skills

Red Teamer

Penetration Testing

Purple Teaming

Phishing Techniques

Social Engineering

Privilege Escalation

Lateral Movement

Scripting

Tools

Python

Bash

Git

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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 remote position which may require occasional in-person attendance at work-related events at the discretion of management.

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.

We’re also looking for the preferred skills below. Whether you are proficient or could usesome 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 youfeel well, do well, and plan well—from day one.

For Your Health

Enjoyday-one eligibilityfor medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus supplemental plan options. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select plans. Choose tax‑advantagedHSAandFSAaccounts to make everyday care more affordable.

For Your Protection

We’ve got your back withcompany‑paid basic life and AD&D, optionalvoluntary life and AD&Dfor you and your family, andshort‑ and long‑term disability. You can also opt into alegal plan,pet insurance, andtravel accident coverage.

For Your Family

Fromadoption assistance and fertility planning coveragetocaregiver support, we’re here for every chapter. AccessDependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match, a complimentaryCare@Workmembership, andup to 12 weeks of paid parental leavewith eligibility for a thoughtful, gradual return.

For Your Future

Build toward what’s next with our401(k) with employer matchandEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Tapfinancial wellness resources,career coaching, and optionallong‑term care insuranceto plan confidently.

For You

Grow and recharge withtuition reimbursement,flexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees, up to 12 paid holidays per year, commuter benefits, employeediscounts,charitable gift matching, andpaid volunteer time off, plus corporate volunteer events that make it easy to give back.

For Your Wellness

Access24/7 supportincluding professionaltherapy,coaching, and emotional well‑being programs alongside guided meditation and resources that supportphysical, 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 Affir

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.

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