Cybersecurity Engineer III, Threat Modeling

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

The primary purpose of this role is to lead the threat modeling service at McDonald’s. This includes managing the Irius Risk SaaS platform, collaborating with the Cyber Security Architecture and Engineering team to align it with McDonald’s risk posture, and assisting others in creating effective threat models.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Manage the Irius Risk platform, including access control, solving, and customization to align with McDonald’s security policies and standards.
• Provide coaching and training on the practices for using Irius Risk.
• Apply an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to design, implement, and promote threat modeling across McDonald’s.
• Establish processes for managing Irius Risk, including configuring default settings and ensuring alignment with McDonald’s infrastructure.
• Work with application teams to develop effective threat models.
• Train and socialize Irius Risk usage with other teams.
• Ensure threat modeling follows GCS guidelines for service maturity.

Benefits eligible: Yes

Bonus eligible: Yes

Long term incentive eligible: Yes

The expected salary range for this role is $129,800 - $165,490

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.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4 years of experience in a technical role within the cybersecurity field.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to address complex cybersecurity issues.
• Excellent communication to articulate the importance of security to business and IT partners.
• Proficiency in implementing effective mitigation strategies to prevent security breaches.
• High level of integrity and professionalism to maintain partner trust.
• Experience with threat modeling, ideally using a tool like Irius Risk.

Preferred Qualifications

• Intermediate level IT or security certification

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.

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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