Active Directory Engineer II

Job Description:

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.??

Check out the McDonald's?Global Technology Technical Blog ( ?to learn how technology and our global team are directly enabling the Accelerating the Arches strategy.?

Department Overview

As an IAM Engineer III on our Global Identity and Access Management team, you will report to the Manager leading Directory engineering and operations. In this role you will be partnering with other IAM and technical teams to build secure, user-centric identity and access experiences that delight our employees, franchisees, partners, and restaurant staff. This is an exciting opportunity to continue evolving and enhancing the Global Identity and Access Management platform at the world's largest restaurant company!

Duties

• Provide technical assistance and administration in the areas of identity and access management in alignment with our policies, standards, and best practices.

• Collaborate with other product and technical teams to help define and execute the product roadmaps. Translate business requirements into technical solutions.

• Evaluate existing systems and recommend improvements using cutting-edge features, security trends, and best practices.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, engineers, and project managers, to deliver successful Active Directory and Entra implementations.

• Prepare and interpret technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, system configurations, and operational procedures. Generate reports on system health, performance, and security.

• Perform various functions and duties in support of audit, compliance deliverables, Directory security, remediation, and recovery.

• Lead complex or high severity troubleshooting for incident and problem resolutions with other infrastructure teams. Develop technical engineering solutions that solve business challenges and improve processes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years professional experience as an IAM Engineer or similar role, implementing and operating at an enterprise-level in a multi-forest and multi-cloud environment.

• Extensive technical experience with Active Directory, Microsoft Entra (formerly Azure Active Directory), and other Microsoft identity and access related technologies.

• Advanced PowerShell scripting experience and capabilities. Extensive knowledge of Group Policy Objects (GPOs), Organizational Unit management, and Security Groups.

• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and best practices, including risk management, access controls, and secure coding. Extensive experience and advanced knowledge in implementing Windows security concepts, policies, and least-privilege design principles.

• Experience with Microsoft or 3rd party management and monitoring solutions such as SMART, SCOM, SCCM, Log Analytics, Semperis, and BloodHound Enterprise (would be a plus).

• Deep analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess business requirements and translate them into practical solutions.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with and help influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders at various organizational levels.

Compensation

Bonus Eligible: Yes

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this role is $104,482.00 - $130,602.00 per year

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.

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.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.

Requsition ID: 2512