Manager Insider Threat Operations
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2025-11-20
Listing for:
TransUnion
Full Time
position Listed on 2025-11-20
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Data Security, Security Manager, Information Security
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Chicago, Illinois time type:
Full time posted on:
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** What We'll Bring:
** At Trans Union, 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:
*** Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, or a related field preferred.
* Extensive experience (7+ years) in cybersecurity with a focus on data loss prevention and insider threat.
* Experience managing tiered security operations (e.g., L1/L2) with defined escalation paths and playbooks.
* Deep experience with data loss prevention (DLP), insider threat detection, and user and entity behavior analytics (UEBA) capabilities such as Microsoft Purview, Symantec, Proofpoint, Netskope, Forcepoint, DTEX, etc.
* Proven record of excellent leadership skills, with the ability to build and motivate high-performing teams.
* Proficiency in defining and reporting KPIs related to alert volume, response time, and incident trends.
* Experience operating in a regulated environment with a deep understanding of regulatory requirements and their practical implications, including PCI-DSS, GDPR, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), NYDFS, and other data protection / privacy regulations.
* Strong understanding of security frameworks such as CIS, ISO 27001, and/or NIST CSF as well as industry best practices.
** We'd Love to See:
*** Certifications such as GIAC GSOC, GCIA, or Insider Threat Program Manager (ITPM) are a plus.
** Impact You'll Make:
** Trans Union’s Global Information Security organization is seeking a passionate and experienced leader to join our Global Insider Threat Program as Manager – Insider Threat Operations. In this role, you will oversee a team focused on the operational detection and prevention of insider threats, ensuring that Trans Union’s critical data assets are safeguarded. In this high-impact role, you will lead a globally dispersed team of professionals and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure rapid response to insider threat alerts and optimal monitoring performance, and work closely with peers to continuously identify opportunities to enhance capabilities.
* ** Team Leadership** - Lead an organization of ~10 Insider Threat analysts within this critical functional area, define team goals aligned with Cyber Defense objectives, set clear expectations, and foster a collaborative work environment.
* ** Operational Execution** – Leverage tools owned by the Insider Threat Engineering team and broader Info Sec to monitor, triage, and escalate alerts. Ensure effective operational processes and mature monitoring/response capabilities within: +
** Level 1:
** provide 24x7 alert triage and initial response to insider threat indicators. +
** Level 2:
** conduct deeper behavioral analysis to proactively identify high-risk activity and potential account compromise.
* ** Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration** - Partner with Insider Threat Engineering and Investigation teams within the Global Insider Threat Program and our partner Security Engineering organization to ensure seamless insider threat monitoring capabilities and response. Additionally, you will engage with Trans Union’s global business units to ensure protection against the loss of data assets while also supporting the enablement of the business.
* ** Continuous Improvement** - Define KPIs and deliver regular reports to executive leadership on program effectiveness, incident trends, and risk posture.
* ** Data Protection Compliance** - Stay up to date with global data protection laws and regulations to ensure that Trans Union’s insider risk management practices meet or exceed the requirements in all global regions that Trans Union operates.
* ** Mentoring and Team Development** – Support the development…
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