informatics security consultant

RBC Dominion Securities; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Toronto is hiring for the position of Principal Engineer - Security Architecture. This role offers permanent full-time employment with an hourly salary ranging from $28.85 to $71.43. Candidates should be prepared to contribute to critical security initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Job description

Principal GenAI Security Architect (Global Security)

Posted on December 06, 2025.
Presented by RBC Dominion Securities

Job Details

What is the Opportunity? We are seeking a seasoned security architect leader to provide expertise in the unique security challenges and risks associated with Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs). This role also collaborates with AI Application Developers, AI Security Vendors and ML/AI/DevOps teams to review designs and integrate security from the earliest stages of model and GenAI development. Your work will directly shape the security posture of RBC's AI ecosystem, ensuring our AI applications and platforms meet regulatory requirements and mitigate emerging threats. This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic influence, as you'll collaborate with engineering, governance, and architects to deliver security at scale.

Responsibilities

• GenAI specific security design reviews, conducting security assessments for various products, identifying emerging security trends, and collaborating with other security teams.
• Evaluate the impact of current security threats, advisories, publications, and academic research to the organization, identify plans of action and coordinate across teams to mitigate risk.
• Build strong partnerships and collaboration with MLOps and DevOps Engineering teams to define and integrate security controls.
• Lead the technical evaluation and integration of emerging security technologies.
• Create proof‑of‑concept prototypes to demonstrate security architectures and influence engineering teams through hands‑on leadership.
• Mentor engineers on secure architecture principles and contribute to RBC's AI security initiatives.
• Contribute to product strategy, planning, design and operations.

Qualifications

Must‑Have

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in technology domains such as software development, cloud computing, infrastructure, security, data & analytics.
• Experience with security assessments, security design reviews or threat modeling, and developing cybersecurity solutions across multiple security domains.
• Breadth of applied knowledge across application and infrastructure/cloud security.
• Expert understanding of software development methodologies and concepts.
• Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, motivational skills in achieving business objectives.

Nice‑to‑Have

• Certifications in security architecture (e.g., CISSP, CISM) or related fields.
• Experience securing agent‑based AI systems and/or ML pipelines.
• Stay current with new and evolving AI security threats and defense mechanisms.
• Deep understanding of balancing business and technical risks.
• Experience harmonizing disparate opinions while effectively prioritizing risks to guide application and platform partners towards secure solutions.
• Understanding of security control frameworks (e.g., NIST 800, CSA, CIS), regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, PCI‑DSS) and risk management frameworks.
• Knowledge of financial services security regulations.

Benefits and Compensation

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.

Position Logistics

Location: Toronto, ON
Work location: On site
Salary: $28.85 to $71.43 per hour
Terms of employment: Permanent, full time
Start date: as soon as possible
Vacancies: 1

Advertised Until

2026-01-05