McDonald's
Tanium Engineer III – McDonald’s
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+ growing Drive‑Thrus, through McDelivery, dine‑in or takeaway.
McDonald’s Global Technology powers tomorrow’s feel‑good moments. By using AI, robotics and emerging tech, we digitize the Golden Arches, reshaping all areas of the business and the communities that host a McDonald’s restaurant. We face complex tech challenges every day and thrive where feel‑good meets fast‑paced.
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. This range may be adjusted based on experience, qualifications, and other factors.
Benefits Health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, adoption assistance program, educational assistance program, flexible working arrangements, 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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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McDonald’s Global Technology powers tomorrow’s feel‑good moments. By using AI, robotics and emerging tech, we digitize the Golden Arches, reshaping all areas of the business and the communities that host a McDonald’s restaurant. We face complex tech challenges every day and thrive where feel‑good meets fast‑paced.
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. This range may be adjusted based on experience, qualifications, and other factors.
Benefits Health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, adoption assistance program, educational assistance program, flexible working arrangements, 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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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