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McDonald's · 4 months ago

Global Cybersecurity Senior Solution Architect

Chicago, IL, US, 60607

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$167K/yr - $209K/yr

6+ years exp

McDonald's is a leading global omni-channel restaurant brand focused on technology innovation. They are seeking a Global Cybersecurity Senior Solution Architect to define and enforce cybersecurity requirements and architecture while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure the security of their services and products.

Restaurants

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and implement advanced cybersecurity strategies aligned with industry best practices and company goals

Conduct comprehensive architecture reviews to identify security gaps and proactively address them

Collaborate with senior business leaders to integrate security seamlessly into projects and processes, protecting information systems

Contribute to strategic planning for the cybersecurity department, managing risks and optimizing defense against evolving threats

Advocate for secure-by-design and secure-by-default principles and influence adoption across teams

Approve and ensure the production of architecture artifacts, security models, and design patterns

Improve visibility of business risks by conducting threat modeling, mapping controls, and performing risk assessments

Stay current on emerging technologies, evolving threats, and industry trends to proactively shape and strengthen the security strategy

Conduct architecture assessments and ensure compliance with frameworks like NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS

Qualification

Cybersecurity architectureCloud securitySecurity frameworksCISSP certificationAgile environmentAnalytical skillsTeam buildingCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field with equivalent experience accepted

6+ years in information security, with at least 2 years in an architecture role

Proven experience designing security for cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments

Technical expertise in multiple technical domains such as: identity and access management, data protection, encryption, cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), Dev/Sec/Ops, application security, platform security, endpoint security, IoT security, OT security, network security, or zero-trust architectures

Knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and the ability to translate frameworks into enforceable enterprise standards and measurable outcomes

Experience working in an Agile environment with a Scrum Master, Daily Scrum meetings, Backlogs, Sprints, and written Stories and deliverables. Familiar with documentation process and tools, JIRA and Confluence preferred

Demonstrated results reducing risk and security technical debt while accelerating delivery

Strong communication and influence skills; ability to simplify complexity for less technical leaders, guide distributed teams and resolve conflict

Excellent written communication skills

Strong analytical skills to critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources; diligent, with excellent problem-solving skills

Ability to conduct research into issues, solutions, products and evaluate new technologies, translating them into roadmaps and leadership presentation materials

Ability to understand business challenges, drive process improvements and translate into solutions

Comfortable with ambiguity and ability to navigate uncertainty

Naturally elevates others and builds a culture of belonging through engaging high-performing teams

Preferred

Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, SABSA, TOGAF (preferred), or equivalent

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits

A 401(k) plan

Adoption assistance program

Educational assistance program

Flexible ways of working

Time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO)

Bonus eligible

Long term incentive eligible

Stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald’s long-term incentive plan

Company

McDonald's

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McDonald’s is the world’s leading global foodservice retailer with over 37,000 locations in over 100 countries.

Founded in 1955

Chicago, Illinois, US

10001+ employees

https://corporate.mcdonalds.com/

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