Senior Platform Engineer

TransUnion

Senior Platform Engineer in Crypto Security Engineering Team at TransUnion. Building secure, scalable infrastructure and collaborating with teams to maintain cryptographic services.

Posted 8/20/2025full-timeChicago • Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $78,750 - $131,250 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsDockerFirewallsGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesLinuxPythonShell ScriptingTCP/IPTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
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

Comp & perks

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.
Company‑paid basic life and AD&D, optional voluntary life and AD&D for you and your family.
Short‑ and long‑term disability options.
Access Dependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match.
Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with eligibility for a thoughtful, gradual return.
401(k) with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
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.
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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Pythonshell scriptingLinux system administrationTerraformTCP/IP networkingDockerCI/CDGoogle Cloud PlatformSite Reliability EngineeringKubernetes