Cyber Defense Operations Center Senior Analyst

What We'll Bring:

At TransUnion, we have a welcoming and energetic environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. We are 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.

Be a part of our team – you will collaborate with great people, pioneering products, and cutting-edge technology.

What You'll Bring:

• 3+ years of experience in SOC operations, incident response, or cyber defense
• Proficiency with SIEM platforms (Splunk preferred), EDR tools (CrowdStrike, Defender, Tanium), and CASB solutions (Netskope).
• Strong understanding of network protocols (DNS, HTTP/S, SMTP) and packet analysis.
• Hands-on experience with Windows, Linux, and macOS security hardening.
• Deep understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework, TTPs, and threat actor behaviors.
• Working knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP security fundamentals.
• Exposure to SOAR platforms and scripting (Python, PowerShell) for playbook development.
• Flexibility with working hours will be an advantage

We'd Love to See:

• Certifications: CompTIA CySA+, GIAC GCIH, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Cisco CyberOps Associate, Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Splunk Core Certified Power User or equivalent.
• Experience in threat hunting and proactive detection
• Familiarity with zero-trust principles and modern security architectures

Impact You'll Make:

This role is a Senior Analyst member of the Global Cyber Defense team, which includes CDOC, Global Information Threat Protection (GITP), Incident Response and Threat Hunting team, and Security Architecture team.

As a Senior Analyst in the Cyber Defense Operations Center (CDOC), they will play a critical role in safeguarding TransUnion’s global infrastructure. This position focuses on proactive monitoring across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments and also contribute to incident response, propose threat detections. You will leverage cutting-edge technologies, automation, and threat intelligence to identify and mitigate sophisticated cyber threats. This is a 24/7 operational team; shifts may include nights and weekends. The role involves collaboration with global security teams, engineering, and business stakeholders.

• Perform in-depth analysis of security events, alerts, and incidents across diverse environments.
• Utilize threat intelligence and forensic techniques to identify emerging threats and adversary tactics.
• Develop and enhance SOC processes, playbooks, and automation workflows.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve detection capabilities and reduce false positives.
• Support compliance, governance, and audit requirements related to security operations.
• Participate in on-call rotations for escalated incidents and major security events.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and share knowledge to peers and juniors.

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.

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.

Benefits:

TransUnion provides flexible benefits including 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, and access to TransUnion’s Employee Resource Groups. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select health and welfare plans.

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 ERCoE@transunion.com.

Pay Scale Information:

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $67,500.00 - $112,500 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.