Senior Platform Engineer

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Team Overview

At TransUnion, we have a welcoming and energetic environment that encourages collaboration and innovation we’re – consistently exploring new technologies and tools to be agile. This environment gives our people the opportunity to hone current skills and build new capabilities, while discovering their genius.
Come be a part of our team – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology. 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

• ​Strong experience with Linux system administration and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in Python and shell scripting for automation and tooling.
• Proficiency in Terraform or similar IaC tools.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking, firewalls, and secure communication protocols.
• Hands-on experience with Docker.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and secure deployment practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms, preferably GCP.
• Understanding of SRE principles, including monitoring, alerting, and incident management.

We'd Love to See:

• Experience with Kubernetes or other orchestration platforms.
• Experience working in security-conscious environments, preferably in crypto or fintech.
• Knowledge of cryptographic protocols or key management systems.
• Exposure to security monitoring, threat modeling, or compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001).

Required Knowledge and Experiences

We are looking for a Senior Platform Engineer to join our Crypto Security Engineering Team, where you'll help build and secure the infrastructure powering our cryptographic services. This role is ideal for engineers who are passionate about platform reliability, security, and scalability in high-stakes environments.
You’ll work closely with security, developers, and DevOps teams to design and maintain secure, resilient platforms that support global cryptographic operations.

• Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable infrastructure for crypto-related services.
• Develop automation tools and scripts using Python and shell scripting to streamline operations.
• Manage and optimize Linux-based systems in production environments.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support secure and efficient deployments.
• Work with Docker and containerized environments to support cryptographic workloads.
• Ability to write and apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using tools like Terraform.
• Monitor and troubleshoot TCP/IP networking issues across distributed systems.
• Collaborate with security engineers to ensure platform compliance with best practices and regulatory standards.
• Leverage Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to build cloud-native, secure infrastructure.
• Apply Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles to improve system reliability and incident response.

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 Affirmative Action Program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are available for review to any associate or applicant for employment upon request by contacting [email protected].

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 $78,750.00 - $131,250 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:

Sr Developer, InfoSec Engineering

Company:

TransUnion LLC