Cybersecurity Engineer II (AKAMAI)

McDonald's Corporation; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 600.000 - 850.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

McDonald’s Global Technology in Mexico City seeks an Engineer II – Application Security to join the cybersecurity team and own building and optimizing security solutions. This hands-on role focuses on securing data flows, tooling, and integrated security into the SDLC.

Work with DevOps, architects, and developers to implement CI/CD security gates, automate checks, and improve security across applications at scale.

Formación

• 3+ years in application security or related cybersecurity roles.
• Hands-on experience with application penetration testing methodologies and tools.
• Proficiency with SAST and DAST tools.
• Experience integrating security tools into CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of secure coding practices and OWASP Top 10.

Responsabilidades

• Design, implement, and maintain application security processes aligned with standards and best practices.
• Integrate security controls and testing into the SDLC from design to deployment.
• Manage and optimize SAST/DAST tooling; reduce false positives and improve developer experience.
• Collaborate with DevOps, developers, architects, and product teams to implement CI/CD security gates.
• Stay current with threats and tools; recommend security process improvements.

Conocimientos

CI/CD pipelines

Application security

SAST/DAST

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

Herramientas

SAST tools

DAST tools

CI/CD tooling

Descripción del empleo

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.

Our Global Mexico City Office will be a hub for technology innovation and operational support to help us build the solutions that will improve our customer, crew and employee experience each and every day.

Department Overview

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 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.

Leading this revolution is McDonald’s Global Technology organization made up of intrapreneurs who get to build really cool tech with scary smart people using the latest innovations like AI, IOT, and edge computing. We do this working along diverse, global teams who are always hungry for a challenge. It’s bonus points when you get to see your family and friends use the tech you build at their favorite McD restaurant.

We’re recruiting engineers to join our Global Technology team in Mexico City, Mexico as we open our McDonald’s Mexico office. Our Mexico City office will be a hub for technology innovation and operational support to help us build the solutions that will improve our customer, crew and employee experience each and every day.

Duties

McDonald’s is seeking an Engineer II – Application Security to join our cybersecurity team and take ownership of building and optimizing application security solutions. This role is deeply technical and focuses on building, configuring, and optimizing security tools and frameworks, automating security testing, and designing secure data flows across applications and services. This position emphasizes hands-on development, automation, and integration of security into the software development lifecycle.

McDonald’s is investing heavily in technology to drive our growth. We’re looking at how to use technology to improve 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 Engineer II – Application Security will play a hands-on role in implementing and optimizing application security controls across the organization. This position will focus on integrating security into the software development lifecycle. The role requires close collaboration with developers, architects, and DevOps teams to integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines, develop automation scripts, and verify security measures at scale.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Application Security Program Development:
  - Design, implement, and maintain application security processes aligned with organizational standards and industry best practices.
• Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC):
  Integrate security controls and testing into the SDLC, ensuring security is embedded from design through deployment.
• SAST/DAST Tooling:
  Manage and optimize Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) tools. Continuously improve security workflows, reduce false positives, and enhance developer experience.
• Collaboration:
  Partner with DevOps engineers, developers, architects, and product teams to provide guidance on Implementing security gates and automated checks within CI/CD pipelines.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Stay current with emerging threats, tools, and techniques; recommend enhancements to security processes and technologies.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience:
  • 3+ years in application security or related cybersecurity roles.
  • Hands-on experience with application penetration testing methodologies and tools.
  • Proficiency with SAST and DAST tools.
  • Experience integrating security tools into CI/CD pipelines
  • Strong understanding of secure coding practices and common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10).
• Skills:
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating security tools.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across technical and business teams.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with container security and cloud-native application security.
  • Certifications such as OSCP, CEH, Security+.

Additional information

At McDonalds we are People from all Walks of Life...

People are at the heart of everything we do, and they make the McDonalds experience. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture that means people can be their best authentic self in our restaurants and offices, which helps us to better serve our customers. We have a strong heritage of diversity and representation within our communities, which we are proud of. The diversity of our people, customers, Franchisees, and suppliers gives us strength.

We do not tolerate inequality, injustice, or discrimination of any kind. These are hugely important issues and a brand with our reach and relevance means we have a very meaningful role to play.

We also recognise our responsibility as a large employer to continue being active in our communities, helping to develop skills and drive aspirations that will help people to be more aware of the world of work and more successful within it, whether with McDonalds or elsewhere.