Vice President, Global Network Engineering
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Chicago, IL - USA
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The Global Infrastructure Engineering & Operations (GIO) organization is responsible for delivering TransUnions enterprise infrastructure cloud platforms operational services and foundational technology capabilities that support business growth resiliency security and innovation worldwide.The Vice President Global Network Engineering will lead the strategy engineering modernization and reliability of TransUnions global network services. This executive will oversee the network foundation connecting cloud on-premises data center corporate partner and customer-facing environments while driving the transformation toward modern automated service-oriented networking capabilities.
This role reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Global Infrastructure Engineering & Operations and serves as a key technology leader responsible for advancing network resiliency cloud connectivity automation observability and operational excellence across the enterprise. 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
The Vice President Global Network Engineering is responsible for defining and executing the global network strategy while ensuring secure resilient scalable and highly available network services that enable critical business operations and technology initiatives.
Lead the global network strategy architecture engineering and roadmap across LAN WAN cloud data center internet edge partner connectivity and corporate network environments.
Drive modernization of network services supporting hybrid and multi-cloud platforms including Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Amazon Web Services (AWS) and on-premises infrastructure.
Simplify network complexity through standardization segmentation resiliency improvements lifecycle management and architectural modernization initiatives.
Establish and mature a service-based operating model with clearly defined network services ownership performance measures support models and continuous improvement plans.
Partner with cloud platform architecture DevOps infrastructure and security teams to improve consumption of network services through automation standard designs and self-service capabilities.
Strengthen network reliability through disciplined incident management problem management change governance root cause analysis and corrective action execution.
Advance network observability automation telemetry event correlation and AI-enabled operational capabilities to improve service availability and reduce operational complexity.
Integrate security compliance segmentation auditability access controls and policy-driven governance into network designs and operational practices.
Own network capacity planning technology lifecycle management vendor partnerships investment strategies and cost optimization initiatives.
Build and lead a high-performing global engineering organization focused on accountability innovation service ownership technical excellence and customer outcomes.
Required Knowledge and Experiences
15 years of progressive experience leading large-scale enterprise network engineering architecture or infrastructure organizations within complex global environments.
Deep expertise designing implementing and operating global network services across data centers cloud platforms internet connectivity and corporate networks.
Demonstrated experience developing and executing technology modernization strategies within hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
Proven success leading large-scale engineering organizations developing talent and building high-performing teams across multiple geographies.
Experience operating within highly regulated environments while balancing security resiliency compliance risk management and business growth objectives.
Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills including experience partnering with senior technology and business leaders to drive strategic outcomes.
Required Technical Skills
Expertise in enterprise networking technologies including LAN WAN SD-WAN routing switching DNS load balancing and network segmentation.
Strong knowledge of cloud networking architectures and connectivity patterns across GCP AWS and hybrid infrastructure environments.
Experience with network observability telemetry monitoring event management and performance analytics platforms.
Knowledge of network security frameworks zero trust principles access controls compliance requirements and policy-driven network governance.
Experience implementing network automation infrastructure-as-code policy-as-code and AI-assisted operational practices to improve efficiency and reliability.
Were also looking for the preferred skills below. Whether you are proficient or could use some brushing up were happy to support your career development and growth in:
Experience implementing service ownership models and service-based operating frameworks within infrastructure organizations.
Familiarity with AIOps intelligent automation predictive monitoring and advanced operational analytics.
Experience leading network transformation initiatives associated with cloud migration digital modernization and infrastructure simplification.
Strong background in vendor strategy contract negotiations financial governance and technology investment planning.
Experience developing executive dashboards and reporting focused on service health operational performance risk management modernization progress and business outcomes.
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At TransUnion we design benefits to help youfeel well do well and plan wellfrom day one.
For Your Health: Enjoyday-one eligibilityfor medical dental and vision coverage plus supplemental plan options. Spousal domestic partner and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select plans. Choose taxadvantagedHSAandFSAaccounts to make everyday care more affordable.
For Your Protection: Weve got your back withcompanypaid basic life and AD&D optionalvoluntary life and AD&Dfor you and your family andshort and longterm disability. You can also opt into alegal planpet insurance andtravel accident coverage.
For Your Family: Fromadoption assistance and fertility planning coveragetocaregiver support were here for every chapter. AccessDependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match a andup to 12 weeks of paid parental leavewith eligibility for a thoughtful gradual return.
For Your Future: Build toward whats next with our401(k) with employer matchandEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Tapfinancial wellness resourcescareer coaching and optionallongterm care insuranceto plan confidently.
For You: Grow and recharge withtuition reimbursementflexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees up to 12 paid holidays per year commuter benefits employeediscountscharitable gift matching andpaid volunteer time off plus corporate volunteer events that make it easy to give back.
For Your Wellness: Access24/7 supportincluding professionaltherapycoaching and emotional wellbeing programs alongside guided meditation and resources that supportphysical 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 TransUnions 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 .
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.
Adherence to Company policies sound judgment and trustworthiness working safely communicating respectfully and safeguarding business operations confidential and proprietary information and the Companys reputation are also essential expectations of this position.
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 drivers 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; thats 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 youll work with great people pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.
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