Endpoint Detection and Response Engineer III

McDonald’s Corporation

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$138,207–$172,758 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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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 19 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $128,883–$161,103 across 18 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Endpoint Detection and Response Engineer III

The Endpoint Detection and Response Engineer III joins the Cybersecurity Endpoint Protection team to build and sustain enterprise-grade protection capabilities at a global scale. This role focuses on engineering rigor and platform reliability, where the engineer will configure and operate endpoint protection platforms, implement hardening controls, and develop automation to improve operational efficiency. Key responsibilities include collaborating with Detection Engineering to ensure high-fidelity telemetry, troubleshooting complex issues, and maintaining technical documentation. The candidate must possess hands-on experience with EDR/XDR platforms, Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems. Required skills include proficiency in PowerShell or Python, and knowledge of NIST, CIS Controls, and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks. The role addresses the technical challenge of reducing endpoint risk while maintaining business usability across diverse global environments.

What you'll do

  • Engineer, configure, and operate endpoint protection platforms and controls in alignment with established standards.
  • Implement preventative and hardening controls that reduce endpoint risk while maintaining business usability.
  • Develop and maintain automation, scripts, and tooling to improve consistency and operational efficiency.
  • Troubleshoot complex endpoint protection issues and provide advanced technical support for escalated cases.
  • Collaborate with Detection Engineering to ensure endpoint telemetry supports high-quality detection use cases.
  • Maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures for endpoint protection controls.
  • Analyze sophisticated issues to identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity with a strong focus on endpoint protection engineering or operations.
  • Hands-on experience with enterprise endpoint protection or EDR/XDR platforms.
  • Strong knowledge of Windows, macOS, and/or Linux endpoint operating systems.
  • Experience implementing and operating security controls at enterprise scale.
  • Proficiency in scripting or automation using tools such as PowerShell or Python.
  • Solid understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and models such as NIST, CIS Controls, and MITRE ATT&CK.
  • Experience and ability to participate in a 24x7x365 team.
  • Experience handling third-party vendors and service providers.

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