Director Security Engineer, Agentic AI Security

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is looking for a Director Security Engineer to develop and implement security architectures for AI/ML systems. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in AI development, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of security domains. This role will have a significant impact across the organization, ensuring compliance and security for thousands of users.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Competitive compensation

Leaders who support your development

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in AI research and development, with machine learning algorithms.
• Knowledge of deep learning frameworks.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive strategy.

Responsibilities

• Designing secure architectures for AI/ML systems.
• Developing strategies to protect AI/ML models.
• Using AI/ML techniques to detect and respond to cyber threats.

Skills

Active Learning

Agile Methodology

Decision Making

Emerging Technologies

Enterprise Application Delivery

Group Problem Solving

Long Term Planning

Programming Languages

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Tools

Java

Python

Job description

Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

We are seeking a seasoned security engineering leader to develop and implement automated solutions for Agentic Security. As the Director Security Engineer, Agentic AI Security, you will be a key member of our engineering team, responsible for designing, testing, and deploying secure architectures relating to Agentic AI that ensure the highest level of security and compliance for our organization.

The scope of this role is a Director, as the solutions you develop will be used by all applications across the enterprise, impacting thousands of users and systems. You will play a critical role in ensuring that our organization meets regulatory requirements and maintains the trust of our customers and stakeholders.

What will you do?

• Designing and implementing secure architectures for artificial intelligence and machine learning systems, including data ingestion, model training, and deployment. Focusing on the security of agent-based systems, including autonomous agents, multi-agent systems, and human-agent collaboration.
• Developing strategies to protect AI/ML models from adversarial attacks, including data poisoning, model inversion, and evasion attacks.
• Developing security practices for human-AI collaboration, including secure communication, authentication, and authorization.
• Using AI/ML techniques to detect and respond to cyber threats, including anomaly detection, predictive analytics, and incident response.
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating security concerns associated with AI/ML models, including data quality, model drift, and concept drift.
• Working closely with AI/ML researchers to identify and address security concerns, and to develop new security techniques and protocols for Agentic AI systems.
• Enhance and optimize the existing Enterprise Architecture tools, including APM, and architecture certification processes, for Agentic AI, ensuring accurate and reliable data is available to support informed decision-making.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-Have:

• 10+ years of experience in AI research and development, with machine learning algorithms, including supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning. Knowledge of deep learning frameworks, including convolutional neural networks, recurrent neural networks, and natural language processing
• Proficient in one or more security domains including AI/ML, Data Protection, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Threat Management, Infrastructure.
• Knowledge of cloud (AWS, Azure) and on-premises infrastructure platforms (e.g. OCP)
• Strong understanding of open systems architecture including integrations with vendor packages, relational databases, message queues, web services, and SaaS technologies
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive strategy, influence stakeholders, and manage high-level architectural initiatives.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills to effectively articulate architectural concepts and facilitate architecture decisions.

Nice-to-Have:

• Certifications in security and architecture (e.g., CISSP, ISSAP, SABSA) or related fields.
• Experienced with modern programming languages e.g., Java, Python, and/or similar languages
• Skills in leading organizational change to adopt new architectural standards and practices.
• Hands-on experience with EA tools and software that support architecture discovery and documentation automation.
• A track record of working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including Cyber Security, DevOps, product management, and business partners.

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
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities

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Job Skills

Active Learning, Agile Methodology, Decision Making, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Long Term Planning, Programming Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Additional Job Details

Address:

RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W: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:

2025-07-29

Application Deadline:

2025-08-12

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

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