Tanium Engineer III

McDonald's Corporation•Chicago, IL

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. We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. Our relentless ambition is why McDonald’s remains one of the world’s leading corporations after almost 70 years. 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 positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From 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 planet. We also offer a broad range of outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements. Department OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Tanium Engineer III to join our Cybersecurity Endpoint Management team. This role focuses on assisting in the design, implementation, and optimization of the Tanium platform and its capabilities to deliver real-time transparency, control, and security across global endpoints. Working with the Sr. Manager of Endpoint Management, you will serve as a domain expert for Tanium solution areas, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and support.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in endpoint management, system administration, or related IT roles.
Hands-on experience with the Tanium platform in enterprise environments.
Strong knowledge of Windows, Linux and macOS operating systems.
Experience with asset lifecycle management, patch management, and software deployment.
Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
Solid understanding of IT security principles and compliance requirements.
Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Good communication skills, with the ability to document technical processes clearly.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with cloud endpoint management solutions and hybrid environments.
Knowledge of vulnerability management.
Certifications such as Tanium Certified Operator (TCO), Tanium Certified Administrator (TCA), CompTIA Security+, or similar.

Responsibilities

Lead and maintain endpoint management platforms to ensure reliable patching, software deployment, and configuration compliance.
Lead the deployment and operational support of endpoint security tools.
Develop and automate workflows and scripts to improve endpoint management processes.
Monitor endpoint health and security posture, responding to incidents and escalations as needed.
Collaborate with cybersecurity and IT operations and infrastructure teams to align endpoint management with organizational goals.
Troubleshoot complex endpoint issues and provide expert mentorship to junior engineers and analysts.
Participate in designing scalable and sustainable endpoint management strategies.
Maintain documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures for endpoint management tasks.
Support testing and validation of patches and software deployments before wide release.