TransUnion
Principal, Technical Program Manager, Cyber Defense
Chicago, Illinois · Principal · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$169k-$281kDetected 5 days ago
CybersecuritySOC OperationsDetection EngineeringCadenceLeadershipCommunicationMentoring
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56Sponsors, lottery-bound
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role70
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level IV)94
Fits your clock70
Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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Green-card filing pattern in this occupation
Context, not a finding about this posting: of this employer's 39 green-card filings in this occupation, 100% were for a worker who already held the job.
Green-card follow-through: 76%
Of 17 labor certifications old enough to have been used, 4 expired without the employer filing the next step. Median time from filing to decision: 473 days.100% of their filings were for a worker who already held the job.Only certifications past the 180-day window are counted — recent ones cannot have expired yet.
Files H-1B transfers
8 transfer filings in the last year, covering 8 workers. Median labor-condition decision: 7 days. An employer that already files transfers is one that can take over an existing H-1B.
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About the role
- 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.
- Be a part of our Workforce for Good - you'll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- that support every part of your life:
- Certain positions may be also eligible for long-term incentives and other payments based on applicable company guidance and plan documents.
Nice to have
- 10+ years of experience in Technical Program Management (TPM), Security Operations, or Engineering Program Management, with demonstrated ownership of complex cross-functional programs and measurable outcomes.
- Experience working in or alongside Detection and Response, Security Operations, Reliability, or comparable technical teams, with the ability to operate across technical depth and executive-level priorities.
- Strong executive communication, facilitation, and narrative-development skills, with the ability to translate technical risk and operational work into clear decisions, priorities, and business-relevant updates.
- Demonstrated high ownership and judgment, with a systems-thinking mindset, execution bias, low-ego approach, and ability to influence outcomes without direct authority.
- Experience designing and operating post-incident review processes, remediation tracking, feedback loops, and verification mechanisms that convert lessons learned into measurable improvement.
- Advanced technical program management capabilities, including program planning, dependency management, risk tracking, issue resolution, escalation, and cross-functional execution.
- Technical fluency sufficient to engage effectively with Cyber Defense, Detection and Response, Security Operations Center (SOC), Detection Engineering, and Reliability stakeholders.
- Direct experience in Cyber Defense, a Security Operations Center (SOC), Detection Engineering, or Detection and Response.
Compensation
- The U.S. base salary range for this position is $168,750.00 - $281,250 annually. *The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this job.
Benefits
- At TransUnion, we design benefits to help you feel well, do well, and plan well-from day one.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 Your Health:
- For Your Wellness:
Company info
- TransUnion LLC
- 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 are committed to being a place where diversity is not only present, it is embraced.
Visa & Work Authorization
- You can also opt into a legal plan, pet insurance, and travel accident coverage.
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