Senior Manager – Application Security

Company Description

McDonald’s new 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 business. We take on the highest security challenges for McDonalds – driving security platforms, enabling McDonalds to do business securely, and helping continuously mature secure practices for McDonalds 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.

Job Description

McDonald’s is seeking a Senior Manager – Application Security to support our cybersecurity team as we protect our customers and the McDonald’s brand. You will develop and lead an application security program that is designed to ensure that all developed software meets exact McDonald’s standards while enabling continued innovation to meet customers’ needs.

McDonald’s is investing heavily in technology to drive our growth. We’re looking at how to use technology to improve the customer experience and build new customer experiences. We’re also exploring technologies that can help us reduce or eliminate repetitive tasks and make employees’ jobs ultimately exciting. With all the new projects and initiatives, it is a dynamic era in our cybersecurity growth, helping to make a Safer and Better McDonald's!

The Senior Manager of Application Security must set high-level strategy and direction governance practices, including defining policies, procedures, and standards. The Senior Manager of Application Security also oversees the Application Security Champions Program. This role will provide clear expectations, goals, and success measures for application security initiatives, ensuring security is integrated throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). This position will work closely with cybersecurity authorities, Global Technology teams, suppliers, and business leaders to define cybersecurity controls that protect McDonald’s assets and critical technology.

Responsibilities

• Stay up to date on emerging threats and potential impact to our cyber ecosystem
• Oversee the evaluation, implementation, and management of application security tools and technologies throughout the development process (e.g., SAST, DAST, AMAST).
• Supervise security evaluations of application code and design to detect security flaws and secure code adherence in addition to compliance with relevant security policies and standards.
• Define, implement and maintain application security policies, procedures, and standards across development teams.
• Drive the education and training of development teams on secure coding practices, security tools, and development techniques.
• Create and maintain collaborative relationships with other cyber / business teams & stakeholders to share knowledge and improve the overall security posture of the organization.
• Build and maintain a network of Security Champions and ensure collaboration with the AppSec team to enhance security practices across development teams.
• Measure and report on key metrics for all application security initiatives.

Benefits eligible: Yes

Bonus eligible: Yes

Long term incentive eligible: Yes

The expected salary range for this role is $149,260 - $190,310

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or other related fields (Master’s Degree Preferred).
• 5+ years of professional experience in Application Security, Software development, or related roles.
• Experience managing technical teams and leading security projects and initiatives.
• Experience with security tools and technology (e.g., SAST, DAST, AMAST).
• Experience with secure software development practices and integration of security into the SDLC with pipeline integrations.
• Ability to communicate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Desired skills:

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH) preferred.
• Familiarity with complex multinational companies and distributed business models.
• Solid ability to develop strategic direction and long-term objectives without supervision.
• Confirmed social skills with the ability to translate complex technical issues or concepts to non-technical audiences in a clear and concise manner that focuses on business value.
• Ability to interpret and understand business needs and convey such issues to inform security teams.
• Strong knowledge of application security tools (SAST, DAST, AMAST) and secure coding practices.
• Experience with code reviews, identifying vulnerabilities, and ensuring code compliance.
• Ability to develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards aligned with industry frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
• Proven experience in managing a team and overseeing security initiatives (e.g. Application Security Champions Program, tool integration within the SDLC, etc.)
• Ability to oversee and guide the development and delivery of security training programs to development teams.
• Ability to stay current on emerging security issues.

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.

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