McDonald’s – 1-year- Cybersecurity Apprenticeship
Website https://twitter.com/mcdonalds McDonalds
I'm Lovin' It
DOWNLOAD FLYER
Closing date: March 31st, 2026
Position Details
Position Title: Cybersecurity Apprentice
Pay: $22.50 /HR (equal to $43,875 annually)
Location: On-site West Loop location for 3 days per week (Tuesday – Thursday), 110 N Carpenter St, Chicago, IL 60607
Hours per week: 25.5 hours per week
Start Date: Fall 2026
Duration: 1 year
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in Cybersecurity Associate in Applied Science or Advanced Certificate or related at City Colleges of Chicago
- Completed pre-requisite courses (listed below)
-
CIS 116 – Operating System I CIS 103 – Fundamentals of Programming COMPSFI 101 – Networking Essentials or NET TECT 121 – Internetworking I CIS 255 – Operating Systems II COMPSFI 102 – Information Security Essentials COMPSFI 202 – Cybercrime and Incident Response
Company Description:
McDonald’s new 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.
Leading this tech revolution is McDonald’s Global Technology organization made up of intrapreneurs who get to build really cool tech with scary smart people using the latest innovations like AI, IOT, and edge computing. We do this working along diverse, global teams who are always hungry for a challenge. It’s bonus points when you get to see your family and friends use the tech you build at their favorite McD restaurant.
As we have matured as an engineering organization and seen the demands for technology grow exponentially, we’re gearing up to deliver on the next set of opportunities for the business. We are building up an engineering team in house accountable for our strategic products. We’ll have diverse squads made up of engineers with traditional and specialized skillsets, both from internal engineers coupled with our partners, to help us flex with demand and solve technology innovation challenges done at an incredible scale.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our crew members, staff, operators, and suppliers. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. We are interested in people who enhance our company culture: Does this role interest you? We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every single requirement!
Department Overview:
This opportunity is a part of Global Cyber Security (GCS) that enables McDonald’s to innovate and grow within a clear risk tolerance. GCS focuses on embedding cybersecurity culture into McDonald’s DNA to fortify the system against cyber threats through proactive defense, relentless innovation, and strategic collaboration.
Position Description:
During this one-year program, you’ll dive in with your full-time team to learn the business and what will be expected of you for the duration of your apprenticeship. In GCS, your work might involve
- Detecting & Mitigating Threats – Leverage threat intelligence, automation, and analytics to improve security operations, and evaluate security measures through offensive and defensive testing.
- Managing Information and Asset Risks – Assess IT risks to identify issues and work with vendors and service providers to identify exposure to risks based on third-party services.
- Safeguarding & Managing Data – Embed data security into business processes and protect data risks.
- Strengthening Application Security – Evaluate, educate, guide, and streamline processes to mitigate application risks in partnership with development teams.
- Remediating & Preventing Security Exploits – Track the detection and remediation of security exploits in partnership with resource owners across Global Technology to prevent incidents from occurring.
Apprentices who successfully graduate from the program will have the opportunity to join one of GCS teams as a full-time employee.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in Cybersecurity Associate in Applied Science or Advanced Certificate or related at City Colleges of Chicago
- Completed pre-requisite courses (listed below)
- Ability to work approximately 25.5 hours per week while completing studies
- Must be able to work on site 3 days per week (Tuesday – Thursday)
- Pre-requisite courses:
| CIS 116 – Operating System I |
| CIS 103 – Fundamentals of Programming |
| COMPSFI 101 – Networking Essentials or NET TECT 121 – Internetworking I |
| CIS 255 – Operating Systems II |
| COMPSFI 102 – Information Security Essentials |
| COMPSFI 202 – Cybercrime and Incident Response |
Additional Information:
McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. As the global leader in the food service industry, our legacy of innovation and hard work continues to drive us.
From drive thru updates to delivery to mobile order and pay, we are innovating quickly and growing. Joining McDonald’s means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.
At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.
McDonald’s state-of-the-art headquarters is located in the booming West Loop of downtown Chicago! It’s set up to be a global hub that cultivates collaboration:
- Take a class at Hamburger University
- Sample future items in our Test Kitchen
- Utilize the latest technology to connect with your team around the globe
McDonald’s is committed to providing qualified individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs. Additionally, if you (or another applicant of whom you are aware) require assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise seek assistance in the application process, please contact recruiting.supportteam@us.mcd.com
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.
How to Apply
- Review the job description above
- Apply to the position below with the following:
- Resume (required)
- Cover Letter (required): should address a) why you have chosen to apply for a 1-year apprenticeship program and b) what qualities and experiences do you have to best prepare you for the demands of the program.
- Note: applications with two resumes submitted instead of a resume and a cover letter will be automatically rejected.
Before you Apply:
Click here to download sample resume and cover letter
Contact the Career Development Department at your campus for assistance with your résumé, cover letter or interviewing workshops:
Contact through Navigate
- Daley College – Lisset Diaz – on Navigate
- Harold Washington College – Jasmin Dobson OR Ashley Smith – on Navigate
- Kennedy-
- King College – Ingrid Prioleau Byrd – on Navigate
Contact through email:
- Malcolm X College – Maria Gutierrez – MXC-Careers@ccc.edu
- Olive-Harvey College – Charlene Haymond-Bussell – chaymond-bussell@ccc.edu
- Truman College – Meredith Gallo-Murphy – mgallo-murphy@ccc.edu
- Wilbur Wright College – Joe Reaves – jreaves@ccc.edu
