Tanium Engineer III

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Date: Dec 5, 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.  

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Tanium Engineer III to join our Cybersecurity Endpoint Management team. This role focuses on assisting in the design, implementation, and optimization of the Tanium platform and its capabilities to deliver real-time visibility, control, and security across global endpoints.  Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Endpoint Management, you will serve as a subject matter expert for Tanium solution areas, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and support. 

Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain endpoint management platforms to ensure reliable patching, software deployment, and configuration compliance.
  • Lead the deployment and operational support of endpoint security tools.
  • Develop and automate workflows and scripts to improve endpoint management processes.
  • Monitor endpoint health and security posture, responding to incidents and escalations as needed.
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity and IT operations and infrastructure teams to align endpoint management with organizational goals.
  • Troubleshoot complex endpoint issues and provide expert guidance to junior engineers and analysts.
  • Participate in designing scalable and sustainable endpoint management strategies.
  • Maintain documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures for endpoint management tasks.
  • Support testing and validation of patches and software deployments before wide release. 

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in endpoint management, system administration, or related IT roles.
  •  Hands-on experience with the Tanium platform in enterprise environments.
  • Strong knowledge of Windows, Linux and macOS operating systems.
  • Experience with asset lifecycle management, patch management, and software deployment.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
  • Solid understanding of IT security principles and compliance requirements.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to document technical processes clearly. 

Desired Skills

  • Familiarity with cloud endpoint management solutions and hybrid environments.
  • Knowledge of vulnerability management.
  • Certifications such as Tanium Certified Operator (TCO), Tanium Certified Administrator (TCA), CompTIA Security+, or similar. 

Compensation

Bonus Eligible: YES

Long - Term Incentive: YES

Benefits Eligible: YES

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this role is $138,207.00 - $172,758.00 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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