2026 Global Technology - Cybersecurity Intern

McDonald's • Chicago, IL

90d • $32 - $32

About The Position

McDonald's is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. As the global leader in the foodservice industry, our legacy of innovation and hard work continues to drive us. From drive-thru updates to delivery to mobile order and pay, we are innovating quickly and growing. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world. At McDonald's, we see every day as a chance to create a positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community, and family. From the support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry, and the planet. We also offer outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance, and flexible work arrangements. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our crew members, staff, operators, and suppliers. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone.

Requirements

• Are a Junior working toward your Bachelor's degree with a graduation date in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027.
• Have proven leadership experience through internships, student groups, professional organizations, or community involvement.
• Are inquisitive and love problem solving with innovative ideas and new approaches.
• Take initiatives to apply your learning to deliver high quality results.
• Show the ability to organize and present ideas in a compelling manner.

Nice To Haves

• Are pursuing a preferred major including Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or other Technology-related degrees.
• Completed coursework, academic projects, or other activities related to cybersecurity or a related technical area.
• Have a basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts such as cyber threats, zero trust, authentication & authorization, incident management, risk & compliance, and SecOps.

Responsibilities

• Leverage threat intelligence, automation, and analytics to improve security operations.
• Evaluate security measures through offensive and defensive testing.
• Assess IT risks to identify issues and work with vendors and service providers to identify exposure to risks based on third-party services.
• Embed data security into business processes and protect data risks.
• Evaluate, educate, guide, and streamline processes to mitigate application risks in partnership with development teams.
• Track the detection and remediation of security exploits in partnership with resource owners across Global Technology to prevent incidents from occurring.

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)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree