Red Team Operator

TransUnion

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Work type: Remote
Location: Chicago, ILMassachusettsMarylandWisconsinWashingtonWhite Plains, NYReston, VirginiaTexasGeorgiaSouth CarolinaFloridaNorth CarolinaDelawareConnecticutCrum Lynne, PennsylvaniaColoradoCaliforniaMissouriBoca Raton, Florida
Salary: $112,500–$187,500 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 50 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $182k

This role $150k

$100k most similar roles pay here $226k

This role pays less than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $150,000–$214,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $150k versus about $182k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About TransUnion

TransUnion is a global information and insights company and one of the "Big Three" credit reporting agencies, alongside Equifax and Experian.

TransUnion currently has 12 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $112,500–$187,500 across 10 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Red Team Operator

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The Red Team Operator joins the Information Security Department to conduct in-depth threat emulation exercises, including red team operations, purple team operations, and penetration tests. This role involves simulating cyber-attacks to uncover vulnerabilities across systems, networks, and applications while performing lateral movement to test internal network segmentation and access controls. The individual will perform local privilege escalation, execute phishing and social engineering tactics, and conduct reconnaissance to identify attack vectors in cloud-based environments. To support these operations, the candidate will develop custom scripts and tools using Python, Bash, and Git. The role requires documenting findings for both technical and non-technical audiences. The work focuses on replicating threat actor tactics and procedures to identify gaps in defensive measures and improve the overall security posture of the organization's infrastructure.

Skills

Python Bash Git Social Engineering Phishing Threat Emulation Network Segmentation Privilege Escalation Reconnaissance OSCP OSCE GPEN GWAPT CISSP

What you'll do

Conduct comprehensive threat emulation exercises to simulate cyber-attacks against systems, networks, and applications.
Perform purple team exercises with cross-functional teams to challenge the organization's security posture.
Execute lateral movement within target environments to test network segmentation and access controls.
Demonstrate expertise in local privilege escalation techniques to identify vulnerabilities.
Replicate threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures to identify gaps in defensive measures.
Develop 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 cloud-based environments for weaknesses in configurations, access controls, and data protection.

What we're looking for

Must have 5+ years of active experience conducting penetration tests and working as a red teamer.
Proven track record in performing both red team operations and purple team operations.
Proficiency in compromising modern organizations, escalating privileges, moving laterally through complex networks, and achieving adversary goals.
Strong expertise in phishing techniques, social engineering tactics, and other initial access methods.
Extensive experience writing comprehensive reports detailing findings, risks, and actionable recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences.
Basic development experience in Python, Bash, or Git to create custom solutions for complex problems.
Industry certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, GWAPT, CISSP, or equivalent (preferred).

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