Senior Lead - Security at transunion

Team Overview

The Senior Lead - Security role serves as a key leader within Global Operations, overseeing badging, travel, and event security while acting as a central information hub for the organization. The individual will lead and develop the guard force, ensuring consistent, high-quality training aligned to organizational needs, and partner closely with Facilities, Information Security, and Business Continuity to support enterprise-wide security and operational priorities The Senior Lead - Security will have the opportunity to partner in projects specific to Headquarters safety and security.

This job is assigned as On-Site Essential and requires in- person work at an assigned TU office location as a condition of employment.

Role Overview and Core Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day security operations at headquarters, including badging, visitor management, and support for high-profile visits and sensitive activities.
Manage and lead the contract guard force, including performance oversight, training alignment, and conducting unannounced spot checks.
Own vendor relationships and ensure service delivery aligns with organizational standards and operational priorities.
Assess, triage, and resolve security incidents and issues related to physical protection systems (e.g., access control, video management) across domestic and international locations.
Partner cross-functionally with HR, Facilities, Legal, and Administration to address complex security matters (e.g., workplace violence, investigations, and threats) while maintaining confidentiality and adapting to changing priorities.
Travel up to 25%
This is an Essential position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities in-person at Transunion Headquarters located in Chicago, 5 days a week.

Required Knowledge and Experiences

5+ years of experience supervising contract guard force and/or proprietary security operations within a corporate environment.
Experience developing and maintaining post orders, standards, and operational guidelines to support effective guard force performance.
Strong ability to prioritize and adjust operations in real time based on evolving situations and business needs.
Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment in handling sensitive and confidential matters.
Hands-on experience with badging and access management, onboarding and training contract officers, and participation in industry organizations (e.g., ASIS, ATAP, ISPA); high school diploma or equivalent required.
High School Degree or equivalent.

Fitness for Duty Requirements:

Must be fit to perform duties that include sitting, standing, walking, and patrolling for extended periods
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
Ability to respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations
Must be alert and able to make sound decisions under pressure
Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally
As this is a safety sensitive role, periodic evaluations may be conducted post-employment to determine fitness for duty

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.

For Your Family: From adoption assistance and fertility planning coverage to caregiver support, we’re here for every chapter. Access Dependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match, a complimentary Care@Work membership, and up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with eligibility for a thoughtful, gradual return.

For Your Future: Build toward what’s next with our 401(k) with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Tap financial wellness resources, career coaching, and optional long‑term care insurance to plan confidently.

For You: Grow and recharge with 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, plus corporate volunteer events that make it easy to give back.

For Your Wellness: Access 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.

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.

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.

TransUnion complies with all applicable immigration laws and regulations. The Company does not presently provide employer support or sponsorship for an immigration-related employment benefit for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer support or sponsorship now or in the future.

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.

Pay Scale Information:

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $82,700.00 - $120,000.00 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.
The application window for this job posting is estimated to close on 05/28/2026. Job postings may come down early or be extended due to business need or volume of applicants.

TransUnion Overview:

At TransUnion, we encourage and are committed to creating a real, positive impact and shared sense of purpose within our Workforce for Good, which empowers our people to grow, innovate and contribute to a better future for our communities and customers. We strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver’s seat of their professional development— while having access to help along the way. We recognize that success comes when our associates thrive both professionally and personally; that’s why we prioritize work/life flexibility and offer resources for our teams across the globe to collaborate and drive excellence.

Be a part of our Workforce for Good – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.

TransUnion's Internal Job Title:

Sr Lead, Security

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TransUnion LLC

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