Senior Engineer, Red Team Operator
Target
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This role pays less than 64% of similar roles. Most pay $135,000–$197,312 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $150k versus about $166k for comparable roles.
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TransUnion is a global information and insights company and one of the "Big Three" credit reporting agencies, alongside Equifax and Experian.
TransUnion currently has 9 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $101,250–$178,125 across 8 roles with salary data.
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The Red Team Operator joins the Information Security Department to conduct in-depth threat emulation exercises. Reporting to a Director of Cybersecurity, the operator performs Red Team, Purple Team, and Penetration Tests to assess the security of systems, networks, and applications. Daily responsibilities include simulating cyber-attacks, performing lateral movement, demonstrating local privilege escalation, and conducting reconnaissance to identify attack vectors. The role involves testing cloud-based environments, identifying configuration weaknesses, and developing custom scripts or tools to mimic real-world threats. Candidates must possess expertise in phishing, social engineering, and reporting findings to stakeholders. Required technical skills include basic development experience with Python, Bash, and Git. The work focuses on identifying vulnerabilities and gaps in defensive measures to improve the organization's overall security posture against sophisticated adversary tactics.
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