Network Engineer III

McDonald’s Corporation

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$127,332–$159,165 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $154k
This role $143k
$110k most similar roles pay here $185k

This role pays less than 55% of similar roles. Most pay $129,575–$177,937 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $143k versus about $154k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 18 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $138,207–$172,758 across 17 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Network Engineer III

The Network Engineer III joins the Global Technology Infrastructure & Operations team to design, implement, and maintain critical network security infrastructure and systems. This role focuses on securing global information assets by managing firewalls, IPS/IDS, Content Filtering, SASE, SSE, ZTNA, VPN, NDR, and DDoS technologies. The engineer will build automated solutions using an infrastructure as code approach, perform technical feasibility studies, and manage platform capacity while collaborating with global teams to ensure seamless operations for corporate and restaurant networks. Key technical requirements include expertise in Palo Alto, Cisco, or Check Point firewalls, along with proficiency in Ansible, Terraform, and Python. The role requires deep knowledge of routing and switching protocols like OSPF and BGP within a large-scale network environment to protect against internal and external threats while ensuring continuous service improvements.

What does a Network Engineer earn?

Median $145000 from 119 postings across 29 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design, implement, and operate global network security platforms for corporate and restaurant infrastructure.
  • Configure and manage firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, NAC, VPN, and SASE technologies.
  • Drive an automation-first approach to platform deployment using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Ansible or Terraform.
  • Provide urgent troubleshooting and technical support for customers outside of regular business hours.
  • Conduct proof of concepts, technical feasibility studies, and vendor selection for new security platforms.
  • Monitor platform capacity and performance to resolve potential issues before they impact operations.
  • Support the NDR/NSOC function by responding to network security incidents and developing emergency response plans.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation for platform designs, configuration standards, and troubleshooting procedures.

What we're looking for

  • Subject matter expert in Network Security Platforms such as Firewalls, NAC, IDS/IPS, VPN, NDR, and SASE technologies.
  • 7+ years of experience with the design and deployment of Network Security technologies.
  • 7+ years of experience with one or more of the following: Firewall (Palo Alto, Cisco, Check Point, or Cloud Native) or SASE/SSE solutions.
  • 7+ years of experience with Network technologies including Switching and Routing.
  • Track record of successful automation using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and Python.
  • Proven experience working in an Agile environment with JIRA and Confluence (preferred).
  • Bachelor's degree or three years relevant experience (preferred).
  • Professional certifications such as CCNP Security, PCNSE, FCNSP, CISSP, or similar (preferred).

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