TransUnion · 2 hours ago
Senior Platform Engineer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$79K/yr - $131K/yrTransUnion is a company that fosters collaboration and innovation, seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to join their Crypto Security Engineering Team. The role focuses on building and securing infrastructure for cryptographic services, working closely with security, developers, and DevOps teams to design and maintain reliable and secure platforms.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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)
Benefits
Flexible time off for exempt associates
Paid time off for non-exempt associates
Up to 12 paid holidays per year
Health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision plan options and health spending accounts)
Mental health support
Disability benefits
Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Fertility planning coverage
Legal benefits
Long-term care insurance
Commuter benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Charity gift matching
Employee stock purchase plan
401(k) retirement savings with employer match
Access to TransUnion’s Employee Resource Groups
Company
TransUnion
TransUnion provides total credit protection all in one place from credit alerts, credit reports and credit scores.
Founded in 1968
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.41B2018-04-26Post Ipo Debt· $1.4B
2015-06-25IPO
2014-10-16Series Unknown· $7.25M
Leadership Team
Christopher Cartwright
President and Chief Executive Officer
David Oliveira
Senior Vice President of Media Vertical Partnerships
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