Cybersecurity Engineer III - Application Security

Company: McDonald's Corporation
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Company Description:McDonald's new growth strategy, Accelerating the Arches, encompasses all aspects of our business as the leading global omni-channel restaurant brand. As the consumer landscape shifts, we are using our competitive advantages to further strengthen our brand. One of our core growth strategies is to Double Down on the 4Ds (Delivery, Digital, Drive Thru, and Development). Our growth pillars emphasize the critical role technology plays as the best-in-class, global omni-channel restaurant brand. Technology enables the organization through digital technologies, and improving the customer, crew, and employee experience each and every day.Leading the security of our business is the Global Cyber Security (GCS) organization made up of leading practitioners who partner with the enterprise and provide security for the next set of groundbreaking opportunities business. We take on the highest security challenges for McDonalds - driving security platforms, enabling McDonalds to do business securely, and helping continuously mature secure practices for McDonalds all while improving operational effectiveness. GCS provides access to compelling career paths for aspiring technologists. It's bonus points when you get to see your family and friends use the tech you secure at their favorite McDonald's restaurant.Job Description:McDonald's is seeking an App Sec Engineer III to support our cybersecurity team as we protect our customers and the McDonald's brand. You will be an integral part of an application security program that is designed to ensure that all developed software meets exact McDonald's standards while enabling continued innovation to meet customers' needs.McDonald's is investing heavily in technology to drive our growth. We're looking at how to use technology to improve the 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!The Engineer III will bring their technical expertise to facilitate the App Sec program, including the technical implementation and management of commercially leading Secure Development tools across the SDLC, specifically facilitating DAST, MDAST, SAST, and SCA capabilities. This role will also coach and educate analysts, engineers, and developers on the findings and their remediation. As a leading SME, the Engineer III will collaborate with other Cyber Engineers and broaden their understanding technical expertise. This position will work closely with cybersecurity experts, Global Technology teams and developers, and suppliers.Responsibilities

• Stay up to date on emerging threats and potential impact to our cyber ecosystem.
• Oversee the evaluation, implementation, and management of application security tools and technologies throughout the development process and pipeline (e.g., SAST, DAST, AMAST).
• Perform security evaluations of application code and design to detect security flaws and secure code adherence in addition to compliance with relevant security policies and standards.
• Coach analysts and engineers on the mastery of technical skills and capabilities.
• Meet developers where they are, enabling developers to develop code securely.
• Partner with our front-end digital channel development teams (mobile, web, etc.), back-end platform development teams (Point-of-Sale, eCommerce Platform, etc.), and security service delivery teams to triage and develop plans for remediation of application threats and vulnerabilities, at a global scale.Benefits eligible: YesBonus eligible: YesLong term incentive eligible: YesThe expected salary range for this role is $129,800 - $165,490. The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors.Qualifications:Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or other related fields (Master's Degree Preferred).
  • 4+ years of professional experience in Application Security, Software development, or related.
  • Experience managing technical teams and leading security projects and initiatives.
  • Experience with security tools and technology (e.g., SAST, DAST, AMAST, MDAST).
  • Experience with multiple object-oriented coding programming languages, and front-end frameworks as well.
  • Experience with secure software development implementation and integration of security into the SDLC with pipeline integrations.
  • Ability to inspect code and offer remediation techniques.
  • Ability to communicate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.Desired skills:
    • Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH) preferred.
    • Strong knowledge of application security tools (SAST, DAST, AMAST) and secure coding practices.
    • Experience with code reviews, identifying vulnerabilities, and ensuring code compliance.
    • Assess and exploit vulnerabilities utilizing tools such as Burp Suite and Invicti alongside SAST/SCA(Snyk), and DAST(StackHawk) tools.
    • Skilled in intercepting, analyzing, and manipulating web traffic using AMAST tool(s).
    • Strong understanding of modern web technologies (e.g. Web APIs, Authentication/ Authorization, etc.).
    • Ability to coach and educate both the technical and secure-by-design principles to developers and analysts.
    • Ability to build custom solutions and enabling capabilities to facilitate improved business processes as related to secure code capabilities.Additional Information:This position offers health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, adoption assistance program, educational assistance program, flexible ways of working, and time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment.This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance.This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald's long-term incentive plan.McDonald's is committed to providing qualified individuals with reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs. Additionally, if you (or another applicant of whom you are aware) require assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise seek assistance in the application process, please contact .McDonald's provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.
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