Senior Manager - Endpoint Protection & Management

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Date: Dec 3, 2025

Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60607

Company: McDonald's Corporation

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

We are seeking a strategic and program-focused leader to guide our global endpoint protection and management initiatives. This role will focus on vision, leadership, and program ownership from an endpoint security perspective. The ideal candidate will define, run, and sustain comprehensive programs for endpoint protection and management, ensuring alignment with enterprise cybersecurity goals. You will lead high-performing teams, foster collaboration, and drive innovation across endpoint protection and management strategies. 

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Leadership & Strategy

    • Build, mentor, and inspire teams focused on endpoint protection and management. 
    • Define and communicate a clear vision for endpoint strategy, balancing operational needs with long-term objectives. 
    • Partner with senior leadership to align endpoint initiatives with organizational cybersecurity and business priorities. 

Program Ownership & Management 

    • Own the full lifecycle of endpoint security programs—from definition and planning to execution, governance, and continuous improvement.  
    • Develop and maintain program roadmaps for endpoint protection and management, incorporating emerging technologies and best practices.  
    • Maintain program health and sustainability through continuous monitoring, effective resource management, and active stakeholder engagement 
    • Establish program governance structures, including steering committees, status reporting, and risk management processes.  
    • Drive accountability for program deliverables, timelines, and outcomes across multiple teams and vendors. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration  

    • Work closely with IT operational and architecture teams, SOC, and threat intelligence teams to ensure cohesive defense strategies. 
    • Work closely with endpoint patching and support teams on platform support and partnering to meet security initiatives 
    • Act as a key decision-maker for technology adoption and vendor partnerships. 

Governance & Metrics  

    • Establish KPIs and reporting frameworks to measure program effectiveness and team performance. 
    • Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards. 

Innovation & Continuous Improvement  

    • Drive automation and process optimization initiatives. 
    • Evaluate new technologies and recommend enhancements to improve resilience and efficiency. 

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in cybersecurity or IT operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.  
  • Proven experience in program management, including defining, running, and sustaining enterprise-level programs.  
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making abilities.  
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 
  • Background in large-scale enterprise environments. 
  • Familiarity with endpoint protection and management platforms  

Preferred 

  • Experience with cloud-based endpoint solutions. 
  • Relevant certifications (CISSP, ITIL, PMP). 
  • Scrum Master certification is a plus. 
  • Tanium or SentinelOne experience Preferred 

Compensation

Bonus Eligible: Yes

Long - Term Incentive: Yes

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this role is $167,366.00 - $209,207.00 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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