Director, Threat Operations & Penetration Testing

McDonald's

United States
Base: $195,371.00 - $244,214.00 py; bonus/equity: ...
On-site
10+ years progressive cybersecurity experience
5+ years direct leadership managing teams
Expertise in penetration testing and red teaming
McDonald's is seeking a Director of Threat Operations & Penetration Testing to lead its global cybersecurity initiatives, focusing on threat operations and offensive security. The position requires extensive experience in cybersecurity, particularly in leadership roles, and offers a competitive salary along with a range of benefits

Job Summary

  • This role defines and executes the global strategy for Threat Operations and Offensive Security programs to drive measurable risk reduction.
  • The successful candidate will lead a geographically distributed team across the United States and United Kingdom while partnering with key stakeholders like Incident Response and Engineering.
  • McDonald's offers outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance, flexible work arrangements, and comprehensive health insurance coverage.

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McDonald's is seeking a Director of Threat Operations & Penetration Testing to lead its global cybersecurity initiatives, focusing on threat operations and offensive security. The position requires extensive experience in cybersecurity, particularly in leadership roles, and offers a competitive salary along with a range of benefits.

Salary

Base: $195,371.00 - $244,214.00 per year; Bonus/Equity: Bonus eligible; Long-Term Incentive eligible; Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life insurance, sabbatical, tuition assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years progressive cybersecurity experience
  • 5+ years direct leadership managing teams
  • Expertise in penetration testing and red teaming
  • Deep knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework
  • Experience leading global distributed teams

Nice-to-have

  • Strong executive communication skills
  • Culture of innovation and accountability
  • Hands-on experience with Cobalt Strike
  • Familiarity with insider threat platforms
  • Outstanding technical writing capabilities

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years cybersecurity experience
  • 5+ years people management experience
  • Expert-level understanding of adversarial tactics
  • Proven ability to operate with minimal oversight

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