Developer (Recent Graduates) - Cyber Architecture & Assurance

Bank of Canada; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bank of Canada is seeking a recent graduate for a Developer role in Cyber Architecture & Assurance. Join a dynamic team focused on utilizing GenAI in cybersecurity, contributing to design and implementation within a hybrid work model. Enjoy a competitive salary and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Defined-benefit pension plan

Flexible and comprehensive benefits

Extra vacation days

Incentive for meeting expectations

Qualifications

• Recent graduate between January 2023 to June 2025.
• Experience in software development and building applications.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts.

Responsibilities

• Help prototype application of GenAI to cybersecurity use cases.
• Contribute throughout software development lifecycle.
• Work with data from applications to train and evaluate LLMs.

Skills

Software development

Programming languages such as Python or C#

Ability to communicate with non-technical audience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in computer science, engineering, or relevant field

Tools

GitHub

Job description

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Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
The Bank is committed to achieving a workforce that reflects the diversity of our country and isrepresentative and inclusive of all Canadians regardless of race, ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic background or lived experience. By living our values and prioritizing our actions to enhance equity, diversity and inclusion, the Bank ensures broader discussions, better decisions, and a more engaging workplace.

We make career growth and professional development a priority. We are committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and a work environment that supports our diverse workforce.

Let our team know if you need accommodation or support during the recruitment process due to a disability or other reason. We can provide support in multiple ways, from using this site and submitting your application, right through to the interview process. If you are the successful candidate, you can also discuss accommodation needs when you receive your offer.

We invite you to join an organization where differences are seen as strengths and are recognized, valued and respected. We welcome all candidates to apply and strongly encourage candidates to self-identify if they identify with an Employment Equity designated group (Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Women or Racialized/Visible Minorities).

Developer (Recent Graduates) - Cyber Architecture & Assurance

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The Bank of Canada has a vision to be a leading central bank—dynamic, engaged and trusted—committed to a better Canada. No other employer in the country offers you the unique opportunity to work at the very center of Canada’s economy, in an organization with significant impact on the economic and financial well-being of all Canadians. You will be challenged, energized and motivated to excel in our environment.

Building on the principles that have always guided us – excellence, integrity and respect – we strive to be forward-looking and innovative, to welcome people with diverse perspectives and talents, and to earn trust by living up to our commitments and by clearly explaining the intent of our policies and actions.

With our defined-benefit pension plan, benefits, and high flexibility for work life balance - find out more about why we are annually ranked as one of Canada's top employers: Working Here - Bank of Canada

We are seeking a recent graduate interested in becoming a valued member of our Cyber team to help connect artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Cyber Architecture, you will join a team tasked with building GenAI use cases for cybersecurity. This is a hands-on position where you will be involved in the design, development, and implementation of these use cases.

What you will do

Help prototype the application of GenAI to cybersecurity use cases

Contribute throughout the software development lifecycle (requirements, design, development, testing, implementation)

Work with data from current applications and workflows to train and evaluate LLMs

Apply security measures to any solutions developed

Develop implementation and user guidelines and procedures

What you need to succeed

You are a great teammate, willing to communicate and work with colleagues to deliver GenAI use cases for cybersecurity. You are also a self-starter, capable of grasping new information and providing innovative solutions in a team environment.

In addition, you have:

Experience in:

Software development (i.e. SDLC) and building applications

Source Code Management (e.g. GitHub)

Ability to break down complex problems and communicate to a non-technical audience

Knowledge of:

Programming languages such as Python or C#

Various cyber based concepts (e.g. threat, vulnerability, exploit, risk, security logging and monitoring, access control)

Nice-to-have:

Familiarity with DevSecOps

Data analysis, or machine learning or natural language

Experience with GenAI tools (OpenAI, Hugging Face, LangChain)

Participating in cybersecurity events or hackathons relating to cybersecurity or artificial intelligence

Your education and experience

For your candidacy to be considered, you must be a recent graduate of a bachelor’s degree or college diploma in computer science, engineering, or a relevant field. The completion date for your relevant diploma or degree must be betweenJanuary 2023 to June 2025.

Language requirement

The Bank’s work environment is conducive to the use of both of Canada’s official languages - English and French. Although the position language requirement is English or French essential, we do encourage everyone to improve second their language proficiency for future career growth and to contribute towards fostering a bilingual environment.

What you need to know

• Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents
• Security level required: Be eligible to obtain Secret
• Relocation assistance may be provided, if required
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
• The official title for this position is “Analyst, Cyber Security ”

Hybrid Work Model

The Bank offers work arrangements that provide employees with flexibility, enable high-performing teams, and support an excellent workplace culture. Most employees can telework from home for a substantial part of each month as part of the Bank`s hybrid work model, and they are expected on site at the Bank location a minimum of eight days per month to help build connections between colleagues. You must live in Canada, and within reasonable commuting distance of the office.

What you can expect from us
This is a great opportunity to join a leading organization and be part of a high-performing team. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet your needs at every stage of your life and career. For more information on key benefits please visit A great deal to consider .

• Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from $72,070to $84,788 (job grade 14)
• The Bank offers an incentive for successfully meeting expectations at 5 to 7% of your base salary. The Bank offers additional performance pay (3%) for those who exceed expectations.Exceptional performers who far exceed expectations may be eligible for higher performance pay.
• Flexible and comprehensive benefits so you can choose the level of health and dental coverage that meets your needs
• Extra vacation days (up to five each year) that you can purchase to add to your vacation entitlement
• Option to join the indexed, defined-benefit pension plan after 24 consecutive months of service

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.