Director of Global Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering

McDonald’s Corporation

Actively hiring
Chicago, IL Posted 14 days ago $195,371–$244,214 / year
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TL;DR

The Director of Global Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering leads a team of architects and engineers, driving the vision for cybersecurity architecture aligned with business objectives. This role involves budgeting, planning, and resource optimization to foster innovation and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with frameworks like NIST CSF and ISO 27001. The director will manage complex projects, oversee architectural governance, and implement secure-by-design principles across domains such as enterprise systems, digital technologies, and AI & data analytics. Key skills include experience in information security architecture, team leadership, and certifications like CISSP or CISM. Proficiency in Agile methodologies and tools such as JIRA is essential for this high-impact role at a global scale.

Skills

NIST ISO 27001 PCI DSS CISSP CISM SABSA TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Solution Architecture Reference Architecture Identity and Access Management Vulnerability and Patch Management EDR SIEM ERP HRM SCM IAM Data Security Third-Party Risk AI/ML Security Data Privacy Model Integrity Governance Agile Scrum JIRA Confluence

What you'll do

  • Lead and mentor a team of cybersecurity architects and engineers to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Set strategic direction for cybersecurity architecture, ensuring alignment with business objectives and enterprise strategy.
  • Oversee architectural governance by enforcing security standards and participating in the Architecture Review Board.
  • Manage risk-weighted technical debt registers and work with product leaders on remediation efforts.
  • Ensure architectural oversight for major initiatives from design through deployment, resolving complex technical challenges.

What we're looking for

  • 12+ years of experience in information security, including leadership roles.
  • Proven success in reducing risk and technical debt while accelerating delivery.
  • Experience managing and mentoring large teams of senior architects and engineers.
  • Expertise in multiple cybersecurity domains such as enterprise architecture and digital technologies.
  • Deep knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) for translating into enforceable standards.
  • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, SABSA, or equivalent.

Market check

Salary context

This $195,371–$244,214 range sits above 82% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$126,030–$204,383

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$142,400–$196,693

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 238 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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 64 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $138,207–$172,758 across 62 roles with salary data.

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