Cybersecurity Engineer III

McDonald’s Corporation

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$138,207–$172,758 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
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This role $155k
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This role pays less than 51% of similar roles. Most pay $135,187–$185,000 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $155k versus about $160k 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 11 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $138,207–$172,758 across 10 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Cybersecurity Engineer III

The Cybersecurity Engineer III – Application Security joins the Global Technology team to secure coding practices and ensure secure application development across the enterprise. This role involves designing application security processes, overseeing vulnerability management across multiple platforms, and performing risk assessments based on business impact. Day-to-day responsibilities include executing SAST and DAST scans, performing manual penetration testing, and guiding code reviews to enforce secure coding standards. The engineer will also mentor junior analysts, coordinate remediation with developers, and provide executive reporting on security metrics. Key technical requirements include proficiency with SAST/DAST tools, CI/CD pipelines, and OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities. The role addresses the technical challenge of securing a large-scale digital ecosystem by identifying vulnerabilities and implementing automated security improvements within the software development lifecycle.

What you'll do

  • Design and maintain application security processes aligned with industry best practices.
  • Oversee the monitoring and management of security vulnerabilities across multiple platforms.
  • Evaluate and prioritize remediation efforts based on severity and business impact.
  • Execute SAST/DAST scans and perform manual penetration testing.
  • Lead code reviews to identify vulnerabilities and enforce secure coding standards.
  • Prepare vulnerability reports and executive dashboards for leadership visibility.
  • Mentor junior analysts on vulnerability management and testing best practices.
  • Recommend automation opportunities to improve testing efficiency and process flow.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or a related field or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of experience 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 like the OWASP Top 10.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and operating security tools.
  • Experience with container security and cloud-native application security (preferred).
  • Certifications such as OSCP, CEH, CSSLP, or CCSP (preferred).

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