Hiring: Red Team Operator Company: TransUnion Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:07:41 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Bash, Git, Python About the job Experience: •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. Required Skills: •Conduct comprehensive threat emulation exercises, actively simulating cyber-attacks to uncover vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications. •Partner cross-functionally 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. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •: Enjoy day-one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus supplemental plan options Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!