Sr Network Architect

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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.

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.

McDonald’s evolving Accelerating the Arches growth strategy puts our customers and people first and brings to bear our competitive advantages to strengthen our brand! We are recognized on lists like Fortune’s Most Admired Companies and Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies.

Doubling Down on the 4

Ds (Delivery, Digital, Drive Thru, and Development). Our growth pillars emphasize the meaningful role technology plays as the top tier, global omni‑channel restaurant brand! Technology enables the organization through digital technology, and improving the customer, crew and employee experience each and every day.

Global Technology is leading the digitization of our business. The Technology organization consists of intrapreneurs who build industry‑defining technology. They use the stevig innovations and platforms, such as AI and edge computing. This work unlocks the next set of modern opportunities for the business. At McDonald’s you get to solve technology innovation challenges at an incredible scale, and work across global teams who are always hungry for a challenge.

This provides access to exciting career paths for techn losses. It’s bonus points when you get to see your family and friends use the tech you build at their favourite McD restaurant.

The Senior Network Architect will participate in the design and evolution of next‑generation network infrastructure across cloud and on‑premises environments. This role will focus on integrating GCP and AWS cloud platforms, Carrier Neutral Facilities (CNFs – Equinix Datacenters) connectivity into Πα β unify, secure and automated global network. The architect will collaborate with multi‑functional teams to define architecture standards, build evaluations توان س drive innovation, and ensure operational excellence.

• Extensive expertise in computer networking and routing, along with cloud networks and connectivity. Proficient in Microsoft and Linux/Unix operating systems. Experienced in systems networking and subsystems. Knowledgeable in Active Directory and DNS or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrates an in‑depth understanding of cloud networking and its methodologies across Azure, AWS, GCP, and OCI.
• Skilled in deploying BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP protocols.
• Experience with application hosting in on‑premises datacenters, cloud environments, and network security measures for hosting platforms, including WAF and application security.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing large‑scale enterprise networks, as well as SD‑WAN solutions.

• Experienced in troubleshooting networking issues using tools including Wireshark, monitoring solutions,…