Tanium Engineer III

Tanium Engineer III

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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 3

Ds (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.

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.

• 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.

• 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 Power Shell, 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.

• 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.

• Bonus Eligible: YES
• Long‑Term Incentive: YES
• Benefits Eligible: YES
• Salary Range: $ – $ per year

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…