Company DescriptionAbout UsMcDonald’s has run its business in the UK since 1974 and currently operates over 1500 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, serving almost four million customers each day. McDonald’s is one of the UK’s largest private sector employers, employing over 170,000 people.Hybrid WorkingThis role is based in our East Finchley office working 3 days in the office and 2 days remotely.Job Description

The OpportunityMcDonald’s is looking for a Cyber Security Officer to help shape and secure the future of our technology landscape. This is a hands-on role where you’ll lead the implementation of cyber security frameworks across people, processes, and technology—ensuring our systems and data remain protected in an ever-evolving digital environment.What You’ll Be DoingOperate and enhance cyber security tools and processes.Lead incident response activities and simulations.Oversee outsourced SOC teams and cyber security partners.Facilitate audits, penetration tests, and vulnerability assessments.Drive remediation and continuous improvement initiatives.Review and update policies and standards in line with best practices.Provide cyber security expertise to support transformational change.Deliver clear, actionable reporting aligned to business KPIs.Qualifications

What You’ll NeedStrong technical skills in cyber security, including areas like identity and access management, risk management, network security, and security operations.Ability to lead and influence across cross-functional teams and global stakeholders.A proactive mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.Familiarity with cyber security frameworks and standards such as ISO/IEC 27001, Cyber Essentials, and NIST CSF.Excellent communication skills—able to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language.Organised, self-driven, and confident in driving change independently.What You’ll Get:Competitive salary, plus a comprehensive benefits package including Bonus, location Allowance, car Allowance, free parking, lunch and gym access.Access to industry-leading training and career development opportunities.A collaborative and inclusive culture, where your ideas are valued.Hybrid working, offering a mix of office 3 days per week and remote for 2!Additional Information

Company Vision and Culture…Our Global vision is to build a better McDonald’s and in the UK and Ireland we are working hard to be the UK and Irelands best-loved restaurant company.McDonald’s is defined by its culture. Our culture shapes and informs everything we think and everything we do. Our culture influences the way we interact with each other, and how we interact with customers, franchisees and suppliers. Our culture motivates and inspires us to attract and retain great talent, creating positive, energising, exceptional working environment for us all.Our values drive our culture and shape our beliefs, our priorities and our actions. They influence the decisions we make, how we treat one another and how we show up as a brand to the world.Serve:

We put our customers and our people firstInclusion:

We open our doors to everyoneIntegrity:

We do the right thingCommunity:

We are good neighboursFamily:

We get better togetherAt McDonald’s we arePeople from allWalks ofLife...People are at the heart of everything we

do, and they make the McDonald’s 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. Wehave 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 McDonald’s or elsewhere.”#LI-Hybrid

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