Job Description

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

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 4Ds (Delivery, Digital, Drive Thru, and Development). Our growth pillars emphasize the critical role technology plays as the best-in-class, global omni-channel restaurant brand. Technology enables the organization through digital technologies, and improving the customer, crew, and employee experience each and every day.Leading the security of our business is the Global Cyber Security (GCS) organization made up of leading practitioners who partner with the enterprise and provide security for the next set of groundbreaking opportunities. We take on the highest security challenges for McDonalds - driving security platforms, enabling McDonald’s to do business securely, and helping continuously mature secure practices for McDonald’s all while improving operational effectiveness. GCS provides access to compelling career paths for aspiring technologists. It’s bonus points when you get to see your family and friends use the tech you secure at their favorite McDonald’s restaurant.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

The Sr Manager, Cybersecurity Business Partner is the lead cybersecurity representative within the local US McDonald’s market. This role ensures that cybersecurity is tightly integrated into market operations, enabling business objectives while protecting brand trust, customer data, and technology assets. The Sr Manager, Cybersecurity Business Partner translates global cybersecurity strategies into actionable market initiatives, manages local cyber risks, supports regulatory compliance, and drives cyber awareness across staff and franchisees.

The Sr Manager, Cybersecurity Business Partner serves as a critical bridge between McDonald’s Global Cybersecurity organization and the US market leadership-empowering the market to grow securely in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

 

Key Responsibilities

Market-Focused Security Leadership

  • Act as the primary cybersecurity advisor to the local market leadership, including Technology, Operations, Legal, and Franchisee Support.
  • Align & Drive cybersecurity initiatives with local business priorities and global cyber standards.
  • Represent the market in global cybersecurity forums and advocate for market-specific needs.

Risk Management & Compliance

  • Identify and assess cybersecurity risks in the market-including restaurant systems, third parties, suppliers, and digital platforms.
  • Collaborate with market technology and Global Cyber teams to remediate risks and drive control improvements.
  • Ensure adherence to global policies and alignment with local regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, PCI, national data privacy laws).

Incident Preparedness & Response

  • Serve as the market lead during cybersecurity incidents-coordinating between Global Security Operations and local teams.
  • Ensure incident response plans are tested, up-to-date, and well understood by key stakeholders.
  • Conduct post-incident reviews and lead follow-up actions across the market.

Cybersecurity Awareness & Culture

  • Drive tailored cybersecurity awareness campaigns and training for corporate staff, restaurant employees, and franchisees.
  • Promote secure behaviors in key areas such as mobile ordering, kiosks, and POS usage.
  • Embed a proactive, security-first mindset across all layers of the market.

Governance, Reporting & Coordination

  • Maintain visibility into local security posture and provide regular reporting to global and market leadership.
  • Support execution of global assessments, internal audits, and compliance reviews.
  • Participate in governance meetings and collaborate with Global Cyber peers to share lessons and align initiatives.

Market specific activities

  • Contribute to internal communications and reporting, including pipeline updates, audit responses, and leadership briefings.
  • Support annual planning activities, including IFRs, market guides, and contract renewals
  • Ensure timely, GAAP-compliant submission of journal entries and financial documentation
  • Review and manage market specific cybersecurity-related contracts.
  • Monitor contract pipeline of expiring contracts and auto-renewals to mitigate service disruptions and ensure favorable terms

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Business, or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, enterprise IT, or risk management.
  • Strong knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls).
  • Excellent communication skills; capable of engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience working in large, global, or franchise-based environments.

Preferred:

  • Background in QSR, retail, or hospitality sectors.
  • Experience with restaurant technologies such as POS, kiosk, and delivery platforms.
  • Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent.
  • Fluent in English.

Compensation

Bonus Eligible: Yes

Long - Term Incentive Eligible: Yes

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this role is $129,800.00 - $165,490.00 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. 

Long term Incentive eligible: This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald’s long-term incentive plan. 

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 mcdhrbenefits@us.mcd.com. 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. 

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