Cybersecurity Engineer III

McDonald's Corporation•Chicago, IL

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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 food service 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. As an IAM Engineer III on our Identity and Access Management team, you will report to the Manager leading Authentication and Access Control services engineering and operations. In this role you will implement secure and scalable authentication and access control solutions, partnering with other IAM and technical teams to build secure, user-centric identity and access experiences that delight our employees, franchisees, partners, and restaurant staff. This is an exciting opportunity to continue to evolve and enhance the global identity and access management platform at the world’s largest restaurant company!

Requirements

5+ years professional experience as an IAM Engineer or similar role, implementing and operating enterprise-level authentication and access control solutions.
Knowledge of IAM concepts, protocols, and technologies, including but not limited to identity provisioning, authentication, authorization, RBAC, SSO, and federation.
Extensive technical experience with Active Directory, Microsoft Entra (formerly Azure Active Directory), and other Microsoft identity and access related technologies.
Expert-level understanding and experience with industry frameworks and standards such as OAuth, SAML, OpenID Connect, and LDAP.
Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and best practices, including risk management, access controls, and secure coding.
Deep analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess business requirements and translate them into practical IAM solutions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at various organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or vendor-specific IAM certifications are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain secure and scalable solutions for authentication and access control using Microsoft Entra.
Assist in the development and execution of strategies for implementing solutions to meet the needs of the business.
Provide technical assistance in the areas of identity and access management and ensure alignment with best practices and security standards.
Collaborate with other IAM product and technical teams to help define and execute the product roadmap for identity and access products, translate business requirements into technical solutions, and provide consultation on identity and authentication processes.
Evaluate existing systems and recommend improvements to authentication and access control services.
Ensure identity and access solutions are cutting-edge and secure by implementing the latest authentication and access control features, security trends, and best practices to ensure.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, engineers, and project managers, to deliver successful Active Directory and Entra implementations.
Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, system configurations, and operational procedures. Generate reports on IAM system performance, compliance status, and security incidents.
Collaborate with other IT teams, stakeholders, and vendors to deliver effective IAM solutions. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

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