Company Description

McDonald’s growth strategy, Accelerating the Arches, encompasses all aspects of our business as the leading global omni-channel restaurant brand. As the consumer landscape shifts we are using our competitive advantages to further strengthen our brand. One of our core growth strategies is to Double Down on the 3Ds (Delivery, Digital and Drive Thru). McDonald’s will accelerate technology innovation so 65M+ customers a day will experience a fast, easy experience, whether at one of our 25,000 and growing Drive thrus, through McDelivery, dine-in or takeaway. 

McDonald’s Global Technology is here to power tomorrow’s feel-good moments.That’s why you’ll find us at the forefront of transformative technology, exploring new and innovative ways to serve our millions of customers and spread happiness one delicious Hot Fudge Sundae-dipped fry at a time. Using AI, robotics and emerging tech, we’re digitizing the Golden Arches. Combine that with our unparalleled global scale, and we’re reshaping all areas of the business, industry and every community that is home to a McDonald’s restaurant. We face complex tech challenges every day. But that’s where our diverse and talented teams come in. They’re made up of the best and brightest from all over the globe, and they thrive in the space where feel-good meets fast-paced.  

Check out the McDonald’s  Global Technology Technical Blog to learn how technology and our global team are directly enabling the Accelerating the Arches strategy. 

Job Description

McDonald’s Global Cyber Security is looking for a highly motivated, diligent, and skilled analyst to join the Vulnerability Management Technology team.  McDonald’s Vulnerability Management team protects McD’s customers, data, and brand by identifying vulnerabilities and threats to our organization and working to drive remediation of identified security risks. Vulnerability Management is a capability of Global Security Services within the larger Global Cyber Security Operations (GCS) function. Join us as Senior Security Analyst, Vulnerability Management to support and improve our efforts to identify and reduce McDonald’s attack surface and help our business continue to have remarkable impacts on our customer’s lives.

The Senior Security Analyst is a key member of the Vulnerability Management team and works with internal and external groups to identify and drive remediation of information security risks.  In this role, you will develop new Cybersecurity services and enhancing existing services to meet the increasing needs for protecting our users, devices, networks, applications, and data through vulnerability management.  The ideal candidate will have prior experience analyzing vulnerabilities to determine applicability and impact, reporting vulnerability and risk information to senior leadership, and leading prioritization and remediation strategies in an enterprise environment.

Responsibilities:

Implement, operate, and manage the security platform(s) to include administration, configuration, requirements gathering and process improvements to drive program efficiency.Assist in deploying vulnerability management infrastructure that includes scanners, sensors, and agent configurations.Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for security tool questions and be able to dig deep into complex problems to help find a solution.Review and report on security platforms for operational effectiveness, Identify gaps, measure current state performance, growth of usage, and other metrics to show the health and effectiveness of these platforms.Analyze large data sets to understand risks and trends and improve reporting maturity through risk-based prioritization, automation and consolidation.Assist others with developing reporting and providing analysis around enterprise vulnerability data.Execute and manage internal, external and cloud network and agent -based vulnerability scanning.Maintaining awareness of critical vulnerabilities or emerging threats that may impact McDonald'sAnalyzing large data sets to understand risks and trends and improve processes related to communication of vulnerabilities and actionable results to key stakeholdersReview and create technical documentation, reports, and policiesCreating, modifying, and maturing vulnerability management reports and metrics to drive remediation of vulnerabilities throughout the McD environmentsParticipate in the development of ongoing vulnerability data management strategies.Develop insights that lead to short- and long-term improvements in the enterprise vulnerability management program.Utilize tools like Tenable/Nessus, Security Center, Qualys, Wiz, ServiceNow and RBVM for vulnerability management.Lead and manage VM projects with a focus on analytics and security.Partner with other security practitioners, and technology leaders to share best practices and insightsAssist with cybersecurity risk assessments, IT audits and/or vulnerability assessments

Benefits eligible: Yes
Bonus eligible: Yes
Long term incentive eligible: Yes
The expected salary range for this role is 112860 - 143,900 / per year 
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors.

QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related field2+ years of experience in information technologies, especially information security, such as security operations and incident response, regulatory compliance or audit, vulnerability management, security engineering or similar experience. (Required)2+ years of experience with vulnerability management technology, process, and programs. (Required)Experience with vulnerability management tools, such as Tenable, Wiz, Qualys Rapid7, etc. (Required)Familiarity with security standards and frameworks such as: NIST, PCI DSS, ISO, etc. (Required)Information security certifications, such as Security+, Network+, CCNA Security, GSEC, GCIA, GCFA, GPEN, CEH. (Preferred)

Skills/Abilities:

Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal and verbal communication skills Demonstrated written communication skills Expert knowledge of cybersecurity monitoring and incident response techniques, as applied to cloud, data, applications, platforms, operating systems and network cybersecurity  A strong working understanding of cybersecurity architectural principles Ability to troubleshoot, research and solve technically challenging cyber events Organized, process-oriented and able to manage multiple concurrent work streams Ability to work within tight timeframes and a fast paced environment with changing priorities Knowledge of laws, regulations, and standards relevant to the Cybersecurity / privacy

Additional Information

Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, adoption assistance program, educational assistance program, flexible ways of working, and time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. 

Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance.

Long term Incentive eligible: This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald’s long-term incentive plan.

McDonald’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald’s provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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