Global Cyber Security – Sr Manager Application Security

Global Cyber Security – Sr Manager Application Security Join to apply for the Global Cyber Security – Sr Manager Application Security role at McDonald's Job Description The Sr Manager – Application Security will lead the global application security program, combining strategic leadership with technical depth. This role oversees engineering and analyst teams to design, build, and optimize security solutions, manage vulnerabilities, and embed security into the software development lifecycle. The Sr Manager will champion DevSecOps adoption, oversee secure architecture design, and drive automation while providing leadership in prioritization, reporting, and remediation coordination. Responsibilities & Accountabilities Program Leadership: Define and execute the global application security strategy, aligning with organizational goals and industry best practices. Engineering Oversight: Direct the build, configuration, and optimization of security tools (SAST, DAST, IAST, RASP, SCA), CI/CD integration, and automation frameworks. Architecture & Data Flows: Establish secure architecture patterns and data flow models for applications and APIs. Vulnerability Management: Oversee vulnerability identification, prioritization, and remediation across platforms. Testing & Validation: Ensure execution of advanced penetration testing, code reviews, and automated security checks. Reporting & Metrics: Deliver executive-level dashboards and reports on application security posture and risk trends. Collaboration: Partner with global technology teams, product owners, and business stakeholders to embed security into development processes. Team Leadership: Manage and mentor engineers and analysts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process automation, tool enhancement, and emerging security practices. Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (Master’s preferred). Experience 8+ years in application security roles, including leadership experience. Expertise in secure SDLC, penetration testing, and security tooling (SAST, DAST, IAST, RASP, SCA). Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native security, and container security. Proven ability to lead global teams and influence senior stakeholders. Skills Excellent leadership and team management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Preferred certifications: CISSP, CSSLP, CCSP, CEH Master, AWS certifications. Additional Information McDonald’s is committed to providing qualified individuals with reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs. If you require assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise need support in the application process, please contact Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. Job Details Seniority level: Associate Employment type: Full-time Job function: Accounting/Auditing Industry: Restaurants #J-18808-Ljbffr