Sr Cybersecurity Architect

As a Sr Cybersecurity Architect, you will work hand-in-hand with our Restaurant Technology groups. You will bring your knowledge and organizational skills to support colleagues and help guide strategic decisions. You will join the Global Cyber Security function, especially the Cyber Security Architecture and Engineering team. You will report to the Senior Manager of Cyber Security Solution Architecture., * Develop and implement advanced cybersecurity strategies strictly aligned with industry guidelines and company goals.

• Conduct comprehensive architecture reviews to identify security gaps and proactively address them.
• Collaborate with senior business leaders to integrate security seamlessly into projects and processes, protecting information systems.
• Contribute to planning for the cybersecurity department, managing risks and improving defense against evolving threats.
• Advocate for secure-by-design and secure-by-default principles and influence adoption across teams.
• Approve and ensure the production of architecture artifacts, security models, and build patterns.
• Improve visibility of business risks by conducting threat modeling, mapping controls, and performing risk assessments.
• Stay current on new technologies, evolving threats, and industry trends to proactively build and strengthen the security strategy.
• Conduct architecture assessments and ensure compliance with frameworks like NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS.

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field with equivalent experience accepted.
• 6+ years in information security, with at least 2 years in an architecture role or equivalent experience.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, SABSA, TOGAF (preferred), or equivalent.
• Proven experience crafting security for cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments.
• Experience across various areas such as identity and access management, data protection, encryption, cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), Dev/Sec/Ops, application security, platform security, endpoint security, IoT security, OT security, network security, or zero-trust architectures.
• Knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and the ability to translate frameworks into enforceable enterprise standards and measurable outcomes.
• Demonstrated results reducing risk and security technical debt while accelerating delivery.
• Strong communication and influence skills; ability to simplify complexity for less technical leaders, guide distributed teams and resolve conflict.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills to critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources; diligent, with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to conduct research into issues, solutions, products and evaluate new technologies, translating them into roadmaps and leadership presentation materials.
• Ability to understand business challenges, drive process improvements and translate into solutions.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and ability to navigate uncertainty.
• Naturally elevates others and builds a culture of belonging through engaging high-performing teams.

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 using our competitive advantages to further strengthen our brand. One of our core growth strategies is to Double Down on the 3Ds (Delivery, Digital and Drive Thru). McDonald's will accelerate technology innovation so 65M+ customers a day will experience a fast, easy experience, whether at one of our 25,000 and growing Drive thrus, through McDelivery, dine-in or takeaway. McDonald's Global Technology is here to power tomorrow's feel-good moments. That's why you'll find us at the forefront of transformative technology, exploring new and innovative ways to serve our millions of customers and spread happiness one delicious Hot Fudge Sundae-dipped fry at a time. Using AI, robotics and emerging tech, we're digitizing the Golden Arches. Combine that with our unparalleled global scale, and we're reshaping all areas of the business, industry and every community that is home to a McDonald's restaurant. We face complex tech challenges every day. But that's where our diverse and talented teams come in. They're made up of the best and brightest from all over the globe, and they thrive in the space where feel-good meets fast-paced. Check out the McDonald's Global Technology Technical Blog (https://medium.com/mcdonalds-technical-blog) to learn how technology and our global team are directly enabling the Accelerating the Arches strategy., At McDonald's, we are looking for an ambitious Sr Cybersecurity Architect to become a vital member of our elite team in Chicago, IL, USA. This role represents an outstanding opportunity to drive cybersecurity improvements at a premier global restaurant company. You will be essential in framing, delivering, and sustaining cybersecurity expectations and the full architecture throughout all phases of the services, products, and platforms lifecycle. Your contributions will maintain the integrity, transparency, regulatory conformance, and durability of our systems, facilitating efficient operation of our international projects.