Global Cybersecurity Senior Solution Architect

Overview

McDonald’s Global Technology is at the forefront of transformative technology, exploring new and innovative ways to serve our millions of customers and spread happiness. Using AI, robotics and emerging tech, we’re digitizing the Golden Arches to deliver a fast, easy experience across Drive Thru, McDelivery, dine-in or takeaway.

The Global Cybersecurity (GCS) Senior Cyber Security Solution Architect is responsible for defining, communicating and enforcing cyber security requirements and overall architecture throughout all phases of the services, products and platforms lifecycle. The architect drives informed risk-based decisions regarding controls that maintain integrity, visibility, compliance, and resiliency. The senior architect also contributes to the design and implementation of cyber security standards used across the organization, following confidentiality, integrity, availability, and defense in depth principles. The architect reviews and documents security requirements, design decisions, risks, and mitigations for each system and application.

This role requires a balance of technical expertise and organizational acumen, with the ability to influence stakeholders and make strategic decisions. The role is part of the Global Cyber Security function and the Cyber Security Architecture and Engineering team and reports to the Senior Manager of Cyber Security Solution Architecture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced cybersecurity strategies aligned with industry best practices and company goals.
• Conduct comprehensive architecture reviews to identify security gaps and proactively address them.
• Collaborate with senior business leaders to integrate security into projects and processes, protecting information systems.
• Contribute to strategic planning for the cybersecurity department, managing risks and defending 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 design patterns.
• Improve visibility of business risks by conducting threat modeling, mapping controls, and performing risk assessments.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, evolving threats, and industry trends to proactively shape and strengthen the security strategy.
• Conduct architecture assessments and ensure compliance with frameworks like NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, SABSA, TOGAF (preferred), or equivalent.
• Proven experience designing security for cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments.
• Technical expertise in multiple domains 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 translating them into enforceable enterprise standards and measurable outcomes.
• Experience in an Agile environment with Scrum processes; familiarity with JIRA and Confluence preferred.
• 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 evaluate information from multiple sources; diligent problem-solving ability.
• Ability to research issues, solutions, and technologies, translating them into roadmaps and leadership materials.
• Ability to understand business challenges, drive process improvements and translate into solutions.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and navigating uncertainty.
• Ability to elevate others and build a culture of belonging through high-performing teams.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: The expected salary range for this role is $149,260 - $190,310 per year. The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Pay may also consider experience and other job-related factors.

• Benefits eligible: Yes
• Bonus eligible: Yes
• Long term incentive eligible: Yes

Additional Information: This position offers health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, adoption assistance, educational assistance, flexible working options, and time off policies. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Bonus and long-term incentive eligibility are based on individual and company performance.

Equal Opportunity

McDonald’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application or hiring process or to perform essential job functions. If you need assistance, contact Reasonable accommodations will be determined case-by-case. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

Nothing in this job posting should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.

Requisition ID: 2092