Analyst cyber

McDonald's
Chicago, IL

Job Description:

Company Description:

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 ( ?to learn how technology and our global team are directly enabling the Accelerating the Arches strategy.?

Department Overview

The Detection Engineering team within Global Cyber Security enables threat detection, system integration, and response automation across McDonald's digital ecosystem. The team designs and manages log pipelines, RBAC, and security architecture to support detection and response operations.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

The Analyst - Detection Engineering assists with day-to-day support of log source integrations, RBAC controls, and telemetry infrastructure supporting SIEM and SOAR operations. The role coordinates engineering tasks and supports detection and response enablement. Architects automation workflows and response logic to streamline security operations and reduce analyst workload. Coordinates tasks and support for SOAR integrations, response playbooks, and system-to-system orchestration. Coordinates automation workflows and response logic to streamline security operations and reduce analyst workload. Coordinates Detection development, from use case intake and design through validation and production deployment.

  • Onboard log sources into SIEM and SOAR.

  • Maintain platform authentication and RBAC configurations.

  • Coordinate routine integration activities.

  • Track onboarding workstreams and document configuration steps.

  • Contribute to detection use case implementation.

  • Support SOAR automation development and maintenance.

  • Document configurations, scripts, and engineering workflows.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical training.

  • 2+ years of experience in IT, cybersecurity, or engineering operations.

  • Familiarity with SIEM and SOAR tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Hands-on log onboarding experience.

  • Hands-on SIEM and SOAR experience

  • Understanding of security telemetry concepts.

  • Strong documentation and coordination skills.

Compensation

Bonus Eligible: Yes

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this role is $98,140.00 - $125,130.00 per year

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors.

Additional Information:

Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, adoption assistance program, educational assistance program, flexible ways of working, and time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment.?

Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance.

McDonald's is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald's provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

McDonald's provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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

Requsition ID: 2304

Posted 2025-10-24

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