Senior Analyst, Cybersecurity Operations (Detection & Response)
* Full-time
* McDonald's Office Location: International Office
* International/Market Grade: G4
McDonald’s growth strategy, Accelerating the Arches, encompasses all aspects of our business as the leading global omni-channel restaurant brand. As the consumer landscape shifts, we are leveraging our competitive advantages to strengthen our brand. A key growth strategy is to Double Down on the 3Ds (Delivery, Digital, Drive Thru). McDonald’s will accelerate technology innovation to serve 65M+ customers daily through Drive Thrus, McDelivery, dine-in, or takeaway.
McDonald’s Global Technology is committed to powering tomorrow’s feel-good moments by exploring innovative technologies such as AI, robotics, and emerging tech to digitize the Golden Arches. Our global scale allows us to reshape all aspects of our business, industry, and communities.
The Senior Analyst will oversee daily operations within the Security Operations program, reporting to the Senior Manager of Security Operations. Responsibilities include managing security personnel, enforcing policies, promoting security awareness, leading initiatives on Global Cyber Security (GCS) defensive measures, and incident response. The role involves supporting daily security operations, incident response, and mitigation strategies to address cyber threats.
Key activities include triaging security events, network and endpoint analysis, malware reverse engineering, threat hunting, vulnerability escalation, and managing security incidents from detection to resolution. The role also involves creating and implementing SOPs, playbooks, and processes to streamline monitoring and investigations, ensuring informed risk-based decisions.
The ideal candidate should have experience leading a small team in cybersecurity practices, cloud technologies, detection and response frameworks, and incident handling. They must adhere to incident response playbooks, demonstrate attention to detail, and collaborate across global teams. Essential qualifications include:
* Experience in security operations or incident response
* Strong background in defensive measures and network event analysis
* Leadership in resolving security crises
* Proficiency in networking concepts and security methodologies
* Understanding of system vulnerabilities and threats
* Knowledge of intrusion detection and threat mitigation techniques
* Leadership and mentorship skills
Responsibilities include leading SOC staff, aligning security priorities, enforcing policies, managing projects, advising on risk, analyzing data, monitoring system activity, and developing defense signatures.
Desired skills include professional certifications (e.g., GIAC, GCIH, GCIA, ITIL), familiarity with NIST frameworks, experience with case management tools, SIEM, EDR, automation scripting, and working with multinational organizations. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related fields is required.
At McDonald’s, we value diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone can be their authentic selves. We are committed to creating an equitable workplace and actively contribute to our communities by developing skills and supporting aspirations.
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