Cybersecurity Engineer III

McDonald's Corporation•Chicago, IL

6d•$138,207 - $172,758

About The Position

McDonald’s is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer III – Application Security to collaborate to secure coding practices efforts and ensure secure applications are being develop across the enterprise. This role expands beyond standard analyst responsibilities by providing leadership in prioritization, advanced testing, and reporting, while mentoring junior analysts and coordinating remediation activities. McDonald’s is investing heavily in technology to drive our growth. We’re looking at how to use technology to improve customer experience and build new customer experiences. We’re also exploring technologies that can help us reduce or eliminate repetitive tasks and make employees’ jobs ultimately exciting. With all the new projects and initiatives, it is a dynamic era in our cybersecurity growth, helping to make a safer and Better McDonald's! This position emphasizes comprehensive reporting, oversight of code reviews for security issues, and execution of advanced testing activities to validate application security posture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years in application security, vulnerability management, or related cybersecurity roles.
Hands-on experience with application penetration testing methodologies and tools.
Proficiency with SAST and DAST tools.
Strong understanding of secure coding practices and common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10).
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and operating security tools.
Excellent problem-solving, strong analytical and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across technical and business teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience with container security and cloud-native application security.
Certifications such as OSCP, CEH, CSSLP, CCSP.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain application security processes aligned with organizational standards and industry best practices.
Oversee monitoring, tracking, and management of application security vulnerabilities across multiple platforms.
Evaluate risk and prioritize remediation efforts based on severity, business impact, and compliance requirements.
Execute and validate SAST/DAST scans, perform manual penetration testing, and oversee complex testing scenarios.
Guide and participate in code reviews to identify security vulnerabilities and enforce secure coding standards.
Prepare and deliver detailed vulnerability reports, dashboards, and executive summaries for leadership visibility.
Work closely with developers, product teams, and cybersecurity stakeholders to communicate findings and drive remediation.
Act as a primary point of contact for internal teams, providing strategic guidance and actionable recommendations.
Support and mentor junior analysts in vulnerability management and testing best practices.
Recommend process enhancements and automation opportunities to improve vulnerability management and testing efficiency.