Lead System Engineer (Global Security)

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses and flexible benefits

Stock options

World-class training program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

RBC in Toronto is seeking a Lead System Engineer to own critical production services within Global Cyber Security. You will drive modernization, migration, and disaster recovery initiatives while ensuring reliability, security, and performance.

The role emphasizes mentoring, hands-on troubleshooting, and collaboration with OpenShift/AWS/Azure, Docker/Kubernetes, and SAST/DAST processes to uphold security practices.

Qualifications

• Advanced Python skills with solid Django framework expertise.
• Knowledge of database systems (SQL, NoSQL) and RESTful API development.
• Hands-on experience with modernization, migration, and Disaster Recovery initiatives.
• 5+ years of experience in technical support, software engineering, or related field.
• Proven expertise in L2 support and resolving complex issues.
• Strong experience with SAST & DAST remediation and secure coding.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (OpenShift preferred; Azure or AWS) and containers (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for production services, troubleshooting and minimizing downtime.
• Lead security vulnerability remediation (SAST/DAST) and compliance efforts.
• Execute modernization and migration projects to improve efficiency and resilience.
• Develop, test, and maintain Disaster Recovery plans for business continuity.
• Monitor system health, performance, and security metrics, identify optimizations.
• Mentor junior team members and promote knowledge sharing.

Skills

Python/Django

SQL/NoSQL

SAST/DAST

Cloud Platforms (OpenShift/AWS/Azure)

Docker & Kubernetes

Disaster Recovery

Mentoring

Troubleshooting

CI/CD/DevOps tooling

Security best practices

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

GitHub Actions

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The SIAI Digital Development team is constantly undertaking complex development initiatives within Global Cyber Security. Our Digital Development team designs, architects, and builds bespoke solutions to support forward-thinking and industry leading initiatives from Cyber & Digital Threat Hunting, Cyber Analytics, Adversary Emulation, Data Loss Prevention teams.

We are seeking a Lead System Engineer to take ownership of critical production services. In this role, you will ensure the reliability, security, and performance of over 20+ production services, driving modernization, migration, and disaster recovery initiatives. You will be a key contributor in maintaining system health, resolving complex technical issues, and upholding security standards across our infrastructure.

What will you do?

• Provide support for production services, troubleshooting and resolving technical issues to minimize downtime.
• Lead security vulnerability remediation (SAST/DAST) efforts and other compliance initiatives, ensuring compliance with security best practices and policies.
• Execute critical modernization and migration projects to enhance system efficiency, scalability, and resilience.
• Develop, test, and maintain Disaster Recovery plans, ensuring business continuity in critical scenarios.
• Monitor system health, performance, and security metrics, proactively identifying areas for optimization.
• Mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and technical growth.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

• Advanced Python skills with solid Django framework expertise
• Knowledge of database systems (SQL, NoSQL) and RESTful API development.
• Hands-on experience with modernization, migration, and Disaster Recovery initiatives.
• 5+ years of experience in technical support, software engineering, or a related field.
• Proven expertise in L2 support, troubleshooting, and resolving complex technical issues.
• Strong experience with SAST & DAST vulnerability remediation and implementing secure coding practices.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (preferred OpenShift, good with Azure or AWS) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, with a focus on clarity and precision

Nice-to-have

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools (Jenkins, Git, GitHub Actions).
• Strong experience with SAST & DAST vulnerability remediation and implementing secure coding practices.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (ELK, Dynatrace, Grafana).
• Experience with or knowledge of authentication & authorization frameworks (Entra ID/Azure AD).
• Understanding of event-driven architecture and Gen AI tools

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.

• Opportunity to develop industry-leading solutions that target cyber security concerns within a mature organization
• 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

Job Skills

Active Learning, Agile Methodology, Application Integrations, Detail-Oriented, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

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:

2026-04-10

Application Deadline:

2026-09-01

Note

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

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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