Analyst, Cyber Defense

McDonald’s Corporation

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$104,482–$130,602 / yr
Posted
5 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $147k
This role $118k
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This role pays less than 79% of similar roles. Most pay $122,275–$171,587 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $118k versus about $147k for comparable roles.

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About McDonald’s Corporation

McDonald’s Corporation is the world's largest fast-food chain by revenue, operating over 40,000 locations in more than 100 countries.

McDonald’s Corporation currently has 25 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $138,207–$172,758 across 24 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Analyst, Cyber Defense

Analyst, Cyber Defense As a Detection & Response Analyst within the 24/7 Global Security Operations Center, you will join the Global Cyber Security team to protect information assets. You will monitor system activity, analyze network traffic and logs, and identify malicious activity to mitigate cyber threats. Your daily work involves characterizing alerts, performing event correlation, and collaborating with Incident Response teams to validate security events and provide tuning input. You will also assist in constructing signatures for defense tools and conducting forensic investigations. Required skills include proficiency in computer networking, authentication, and intrusion detection methodologies across Windows, MacOS, and Linux. You should possess experience with SIEM, EDR, and SOAR technologies, as well as knowledge of adversarial tactics and Python scripting to support the organization's cyber defense and incident response program.

What you'll do

  • Monitor and analyze system activity using security operations tools to identify malicious activity.
  • Characterize and analyze network traffic and logs to identify potential threats to company assets.
  • Analyze network alerts from various sources to determine the root cause of security events.
  • Provide timely detection and analysis of possible attacks while differentiating them from benign activities.
  • Perform event correlation to gain situational awareness and assess the effectiveness of observed attacks.
  • Construct signatures for defense network tools in response to new or observed threats.
  • Assist in eDiscovery and forensic investigations.
  • Offer cybersecurity recommendations to leadership based on significant threats and vulnerabilities.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or Computer Engineering.
  • 2+ years of experience working in a security operations or incident response role.
  • Proficiency in computer networking concepts, protocols, and network security methodologies.
  • Proficiency in utilizing intrusion detection methodologies and techniques for detecting host and network-based intrusions.
  • Proficiency with Windows, MacOS, and/or Linux operating systems.
  • In-depth knowledge of system and application security threats, vulnerabilities, and adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures.
  • Professional certification such as GIAC, GCIH, or GCIA (preferred).
  • Experience with case management tools, SOAR, email security, SIEM, EDR, and Python scripting (preferred).

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