Director, Security Operations Centre - Vancouver

RBC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC is seeking a Director of SOC to lead their Global Security Operations Center on the West Coast. This pivotal role involves strategic leadership in cybersecurity operations, ensuring the safety and resilience of critical assets through proactive threat management. The ideal candidate will oversee SOC operations, enhance incident response capabilities, and develop a skilled team while collaborating with international leaders. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned professional to impact cybersecurity on a global scale.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cyber security operations or management roles.
• Strong understanding of incident response strategies and best practices.
• Experience leading and mentoring a team in a tech-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the SOC.
• Oversee day-to-day SOC operations and enhance incident response capabilities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse cybersecurity team.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Cyber Security Management

Decision Making

Detail-Oriented

Information Security Management

Information Technology Security

Interpersonal Relationship Management

IT Security Architecture

Performance Management

Job description

Job Summary

Leading a world-class Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) as the Director of SOC for the West Coast presents an exciting and challenging opportunity to lead at the forefront of cybersecurity operations. This role is central to ensuring the security and resilience of the organization's critical assets and data, making it a pivotal position in RBC’s overall threat management framework.

The successful candidate will contribute meaningfully to the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity, providing protection on a global scale. They will partner with other SOC Global Leaders in Toronto and London, UK, while driving innovation and excellence in protecting RBC’s employees, assets, and clients.

This role is at the heart of the organization's defense strategy, ensuring timely and effective responses to evolving threats. It also partners with Global Security Leadership, Executives, and Business stakeholders to achieve the goals of threat triage and incident response capabilities for cybersecurity incidents.

Leading a world-class SOC is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to make a significant impact in safeguarding RBC from emerging threats.

Job Description

1. Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the SOC, ensuring alignment with RBC’s objectives. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Establish clear priorities for threat detection, incident response, and risk mitigation.
2. Operations Management: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the SOC, ensuring effective monitoring and response to security incidents. Optimize tools such as SIEM, SOAR, and EDR to enhance detection and response capabilities. Implement and maintain incident response plans, playbooks, processes, and procedures.
3. Threat Management: Monitor emerging threats and adapt strategies proactively. Ensure rapid detection and resolution of cyber incidents, minimizing impact. Leverage global and regional threat intelligence to anticipate and mitigate potential attacks.
4. Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of analysts, engineers, and threat hunters. Recruit and retain top cybersecurity talent. Promote professional growth through training and certifications.
5. Professional Growth: Collaborate with industry experts and stay updated on innovative practices and technologies in a global setting.
6. Communications: Serve as the primary contact for Security Operations. Report to leadership and collaborate with IT, Legal, Compliance, Corporate Communications, Crisis, and Group Risk Management to align security efforts with organizational needs.
7. Incident Preparedness and Response: Coordinate responses to significant security incidents, including forensic investigations and root cause analysis. Lead tabletop exercises and simulations to ensure readiness for various attack scenarios. Ensure proper documentation and reporting for regulatory compliance.
8. Support: Provide 24/7/365 support for urgent security issues.
9. Supplier Management: Manage and maintain supplier engagements. Conduct regular risk assessments, monitor vendor performance, review SOC2 reports, report third-party incidents, and ensure compliance through all required tasks.

Job Skills

Critical Thinking, Cyber Security Management, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Information Security Management, Information Technology Security, Interpersonal Relationship Management, IT Security Architecture, Performance Management (PM)

Additional Job Details

Address: 410 GEORGIA ST W, FLOOR 3: VANCOUVER

City: VANCOUVER

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full-time

Platform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-07-21

Application Deadline: 2025-08-08

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

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