Sr Manager - Vulnerability Management Careers at McDonald's - Chicago, IL | Apply Now!

Join McDonald's Global Technology as a Sr Manager - Vulnerability Management and lead cybersecurity initiatives for the world's largest quick-service restaurant chain. With 39,000+ locations serving 69 million customers daily, McDonald's is accelerating innovation through its 'Accelerating the Arches' strategy, focusing on Delivery, Digital, and Drive-Thru. This senior-level role in Global Cyber Security demands expertise in vulnerability assessment, risk prioritization, and enterprise-wide remediation.

Why Vulnerability Management at McDonald's?

McDonald's Global Cyber Security team protects one of the most iconic brands against evolving cyber threats. As Sr Manager, you'll oversee vulnerability management for 25,000+ drive-thrus, McDelivery platforms, and global digital infrastructure. Our Vulnerability Management team uses cutting-edge tools and frameworks like CVSS, EPSS, CISA KEV, CPE, and CWE to safeguard customer data, payment systems, and operational technology.

Experience working at the intersection of fast-paced retail and enterprise technology. You'll collaborate with engineering, product, and operations teams worldwide to embed security into AI-driven kiosks, robotics, and omnichannel experiences. Check our Technical Blog to see how technology powers our growth.

Key Responsibilities in Detail

Strategic Leadership: Build relationships with C-suite stakeholders to integrate vulnerability management into product development cycles. Foster a security-first culture across McDonald's global enterprise.

Crisis Response: Lead zero-day vulnerability responses, crafting advisories with asset prioritization, remediation timelines, and mitigating controls. Ensure business continuity during high-impact exploits.

Risk Assessment: Analyze vulnerabilities using EPSS scores for exploitation likelihood and CVSS for severity. Determine McDonald's-specific impact on POS systems, mobile apps, and supply chain networks.

Tool Mastery: Deploy scanners like Tenable Nessus, Qualys VMDR, and Rapid7 InsightVM. Integrate outputs with Splunk SIEM for real-time threat correlation.

Additional duties include mentoring analysts, dashboard development for executive reporting, and program maturity assessments using frameworks like NIST CSF and MITRE ATT&CK.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Candidates need 10+ years in cybersecurity, with proven vulnerability management leadership. Expertise in standards like CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog is essential. Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC GVMA preferred.

Technical proficiency: Python/Bash scripting for automation, API integrations, and custom scoring models. Experience with cloud vulnerability management (AWS, Azure) and OT security for restaurant environments.

Cybersecurity Career Growth at McDonald's

Advance from Sr Manager to Director of Cyber Security or CISO track. McDonald's invests in talent with $5K annual training budgets, certifications, and global rotations. Join a diverse team solving real-world challenges: securing 65M daily transactions while innovating with AI and robotics.

McDonald's Benefits Package

• Salary: $165K-$220K base + 20% bonus
• Hybrid Chicago role with remote flexibility
• Free meals daily + global employee discounts
• 401(k) 6% match + stock purchase plan
• 25+ PTO days + 16 weeks parental leave

Salary & Compensation Insights

Sr Vulnerability Management Managers at Fortune 100 firms earn $165,000-$220,000 annually, per Glassdoor and Levels.fyi data. McDonald's offers top-quartile pay with performance incentives tied to risk reduction metrics.

Apply for McDonald's Vulnerability Management Jobs Today

Ready to protect the Golden Arches? Submit your resume for this Chicago-based role. McDonald's is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. Remote options available for exceptional candidates.