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McDonald's · 9 hours ago

Director of Global Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering

Chicago, IL, US, 60607

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$195K/yr - $244K/yr

12+ years exp

McDonald's is a leading global omni-channel restaurant brand focused on technology innovation to enhance customer experiences. The Director of Global Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering will lead a team to drive the vision and execution of cybersecurity architecture, ensuring alignment with business objectives and enhancing security practices across the organization.

Restaurants

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, hire, and develop a diverse team of architects and engineers, cultivating a culture of excellence, collaboration, and belonging

Provide visionary leadership in budgeting, planning, and resource optimization to drive innovation and continuous improvement. Build a high-performing, collaborative team recognized for delivering measurable business value, and establish processes to track and report team outputs to executive stakeholders

Optimize team capacity and delivery velocity while fostering an environment of effectiveness and approachability. Maintain robust performance measurement practices and communicate results, ensuring transparency and alignment with organizational goals

Set strategic direction for cybersecurity architecture across multiple domains, ensuring alignment with business goals and enterprise strategy. Effectively manage complex projects, multiple stakeholders, and large cross-product collaborations to drive impactful outcomes

Oversee architectural governance, including participation in the Architecture Review Board and enforcement of security standards, reference architectures, and PSPGs (Policies, Standards, Procedures, and Guidelines)

Implement secure-by-design and secure-by-default principles across all domains, influencing adoption and guidelines

Manage risk-weighted technical debt registers for each domain, quantifying impact and driving remediation with product leaders

Ensure architectural oversight for major initiatives from design through deployment, providing guidance and resolving complex technical challenges

Stay updated on the newest technologies, threats, and industry trends, actively crafting and improving the security strategy

Promote cross-domain collaboration, ensuring a cohesive security posture and effective communication across teams

Champion compliance with frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS

Represent cybersecurity architecture to senior leadership (CISO, CIO, CTO), simplifying complexity and driving measurable business impact

Improve security architecture practices by offering mentorship and encouraging ongoing improvement

Qualification

Cybersecurity ArchitectureRisk ManagementSecurity FrameworksTeam LeadershipCloud InfrastructureAI & Data AnalyticsDigital TechnologiesCommunication SkillsAgile MethodologiesAnalytical SkillsProcess ImprovementConflict ResolutionMentorship

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

12+ years in information security, with significant experience in security architecture and team leadership

Demonstrated success in reducing risk and technical debt while accelerating delivery

Ability to research, evaluate, and present new technologies and solutions

Experience managing, leading, and mentoring large teams of senior architects and engineers

Dedication to building high-performing, inclusive teams

Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, SABSA, TOGAF, or equivalent

Proven expertise in multiple cybersecurity domains, including but not limited to: Enterprise architecture, solution architecture, and reference architecture; Digital and Retail Technologies (Mobile App, POS, Kiosk, etc.); Core and Restaurant Infrastructure (Cloud, Network, Endpoint, Edge Computing, IoT/OT, etc.); Security Services (Identity and access management, vulnerability and patch management, EDR, SIEM, etc.); Enterprise Systems (ERP, HRM, SCM, IAM, data security, third-party risk, etc.); AI & Data Analytics (AI/ML security, data privacy, model integrity, governance, etc.)

Deep knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and ability to translate them into enforceable standards and outcomes

Outstanding communication, influence, and conflict resolution skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum, Sprints, JIRA, Confluence)

Ability to drive process improvements, navigate ambiguity, and deliver results in a fast-paced, global organization

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan

Adoption assistance program

Educational assistance program

Flexible ways of working

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

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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