Senior Security Architect

Job Summary

Job Description

What is the Opportunity

Exciting opportunity to join a growing team enhancing the cyber security of Canada’s largest bank!

This role is a Director level position : the Senior Security Architect will be reporting to the Chief Information Security Architect.

This is a deep technical, leadership and delivery-oriented role with a focus on data protection, identity and access management and cyber threat management, within a multi-cloud / hybrid environment.

The Senior Security Architect will design security capabilities and strengthen RBCs security posture for our staff and clients globally.

This role works closely with Security, Infrastructure, Data, Business and Application Development teams. As RBC is driving towards a multi-cloud, Event / API and ML / AI based architecture, this role will ensure that the right security capabilities are incorporated into these platforms to create a secure, optimized, strategic RBC Technology platform.

Must have a strong security engineering background as a basis for their architectural solutions and decisions. The role provides a unique opportunity to change the Bank and work with cutting edge technology.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Design practical security solutions for a multi-cloud and hybrid platforms, including data protection, identity and access management, platform security and other cyber controls.

• Be capable of providing hands-on engineering support to prove concepts and conduct POTs;
• Document Security Reference Architectures and roadmaps which provide guidance for Security and Engineering teams;
• Author patterns for data protection, identity and access management, application and infrastructure security, to increase reuse and facilitate cost optimization;
• Support the IT Risk teams in identifying and solving for security risks;
• Provide Security Solutions Architecture for applications and platforms;
• Support the execution of Enterprise Architecture Governance Framework;
• Communicate & promote Enterprise Architecture activities within the Community of Practice;
• Provide Technology Management and Governance of security technologies;
• Support Cyber Security programs;

Serve as a trusted advisor and an SME to key business and technology partners.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have :

• Leadership behaviors and ability to command and influence an audience to adopt desired solutions. Must be delivery oriented, responsive to partners, quick to make informed decisions and demonstrate a sense of urgency;
• Must be solution oriented, offer consultative approach, able to understand the context and prescribe relevant solutions;
• 8+ years Security Architecture experience in creating and managing enterprise security architectures and solutions, building strategies, target / reference architectures and roadmaps;
• 4+ years of Engineering experience in application or platform development utilizing DevSecOps and deploying on IaaS, SaaS and PaaS platforms;

hands-on experience in executing POCs and POTs

Proficient in one or more security domains including Data Protection, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Threat Management, Infrastructure Security etc.

Nice-to-have :

University Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field, and 15+ years of related work experience;

Understanding of information security standards (e.g. ISO 17799 / 27002, NIST CSF etc.), rules and regulations related to information security and data protection (OSFI B13, FFIEC, GDPR etc.

• relevant security and architecture certifications (such as CISSP, SABSA, TOGAF);
• Proven experience in understanding current state and documenting target architectures, identifying gaps and desired capabilities, producing roadmaps and architectural patterns;
• Experience in developing security designs and performing design reviews coupled with an ability to assess security implications when introducing new or differing technologies within the environment;

Experience with implementing security management / security governance tools; creating / maintaining security policies and procedures, educating developers / solutions architects.

RBC is committed to supporting flexible work arrangements when and where available. Details to be discussed with Hiring Manager.

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper.

We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable.

Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.

Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.

A world-class training program in financial services

Flexible work / life balance options

Opportunities to do challenging work.

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Job Skills

Application Security, Architectural Modeling, Cloud Security, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption, Data Protection, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Enterprise IT Architecture, Identity Access Management (IAM), Information Security, Infrastructure Security, Multi-Level Communication, Platform Security, Risk Management, Security Architecture Design, Security Engineering, Security Solutions, Security Technologies

Additional Job Details

Address :

RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W : TORONTO

City : TORONTO

TORONTO

Country : Canada

Canada

Work hours / week : 37.5

37.5

Employment Type : Full time

Full time

Platform :

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type : Regular

Regular

Pay Type : Salaried

Salaried

Posted Date : 2024-11-12

2024-11-12

Application Deadline :

2024-11-26

Note : Applications will be accepted until 11 : 59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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