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.

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