Associate Director, Physical Security Technology (Global Security)

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards program

Career development & coaching

Dynamic, high-performing team

Challenging, impactful work

Job summary

RBC is seeking an Associate Director of Physical Security Technology to lead and shape the enterprise security technology program across 25+ countries. You will oversee CCTV, intrusion detection, and access control deployments, with emphasis on lifecycle management and strategic guidance.

You will collaborate with facilities, IT, and business units to set standards, enhance analytics, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in technology systems management or related fields with physical security tech exposure.
• Understanding of system hardening, certificate management, and HTTP concepts.
• Technical proficiency with physical security platforms and enterprise systems.
• Vendor management: establish standards, manage relationships, and oversee third-party installations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration with technical teams and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of security risk mitigation strategies and translating tech to practical implementations.
• Experience conducting technology reviews and recommendations for security system improvements.
• Ability to identify security vulnerabilities and respond to incidents with sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment, lifecycle management, and strategic planning of enterprise physical security technology across 25+ countries.
• Manage vendor relationships and partnerships for physical security solutions.
• Establish technical requirements and standards for implementations across global deployments.
• Oversee configuration, integration, and optimization of security systems for operational effectiveness.
• Leverage AI and video analytics to optimize workflows and inform strategic decisions.
• Monitor emerging security technologies and evaluate opportunities to enhance security posture.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to address threats and needs.
• Monitor system performance and security controls to ensure policy compliance.
• Manage metrics, reporting, and continuous improvement of program ROI.
• Provide strategic guidance on security system improvements and operational enhancements.

Skills

Communication

Vendor management

Security risk mitigation

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Post-secondary education in Computer Science or related field

ASIS CPP/PSP designation (Nice-to-have)

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control

Intrusion detection systems

Security analytics

Job description

What is the opportunity?

The Associate Director, Physical Security Technology plays a critical role in leading our enterprise physical security technology program across 25+ countries. In this role, you will oversee the deployment, lifecycle management, and strategic direction of our video surveillance (CCTV), intrusion detection, and physical access control systems.

Job Description

The Associate Director, Physical Security Technology plays a critical role in leading our enterprise physical security technology program across 25+ countries. In this role, you will oversee the deployment, lifecycle management, and strategic direction of our video surveillance (CCTV), intrusion detection, and physical access control systems. Your expertise in physical security technology management, vendor partnership, and enterprise systems will directly contribute to protecting RBC's employees, clients, and assets from evolving threats.

What will you do?

• Lead the deployment, lifecycle management, and strategic planning of enterprise physical security technology systems globally (CCTV, intrusion detection, physical access control) across 25+ countries.
• Manage vendor relationships and partnerships for physical security technology solutions
• Establish technical requirements and standards for physical security technology implementations, ensuring consistency and compliance across global deployments
• Oversee the configuration, integration, and optimization of security technology systems to ensure operational effectiveness and alignment with enterprise architecture.
• Leverage AI and advanced video analytics capabilities to optimize security workflows, enable proactive threat detection, and generate actionable insights to inform strategic business decisions.
• Monitor emerging physical security technologies (drone detection systems, security robotics, frontier AI applications) and evaluate opportunities to enhance our security posture and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Lines of Business, Facilities, IT, Corporate Security Management, Investigative teams) and external partners to design solutions that address emerging security threats and operational needs.
• Monitor system performance, security controls, and technology processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and enterprise policies.
• Manage metrics, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives to demonstrate program effectiveness and ROI.
• Conduct technology reviews and provide strategic guidance on security system improvements and operational enhancements

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• 5+ years of proven experience in technology systems management or related fields. Experience in physical security technology with demonstrated expertise in CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, or integrated security systems is preferred
• Understanding of system hardening, certificate management, and HTTP concepts
• Technical proficiency with physical security technology platforms and enterprise systems; strong understanding of system architecture, integration, and lifecycle management.
• Vendor management: Experience establishing standards, managing vendor relationships, and overseeing third‑party installations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, and external partners.
• Solid understanding of security risk mitigation strategies and ability to translate technology solutions into practical, sustainable implementations
• Experience conducting technology reviews, and delivering recommendations for improving security systems and operational performance across the physical security infrastructure
• Ability to recognize security vulnerabilities and respond to technology incidents with sound technical judgment

Nice-to-have

• Post Secondary education from a recognized college or university, preferably in the areas of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cyber Security, Network Engineering or related field
• Proven experience managing large-scale, multi-country technology deployments with expertise in standardization and global operations.
• CPP ‘Certified Protection Profession’ or PSP ‘Physical Security Professional’ designation from ASIS International
• Background in application support, Security Operations Center (SOC) or endpoint management

What’s in it for you?

• 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
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
• Access to a variety of job opportunities across business

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Additional Job Details

Address

16 YORK ST:TORONTO

City

Toronto

Country

Canada

Work hours/week

37.5

Employment Type

Full time

Platform

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salaried

Posted Date

2026-09-14

Application Deadline

2026-09-30

Note

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

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