Senior Cyber Security Network Analyst (Global Security)

RBC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards program

Bonuses and flexible benefits

Stock options where applicable

Coaching and development opportunities

Flexible work/life balance

Challenging work

Job summary

RBC in Toronto is seeking a security operations engineer to manage network security incidents, coordinate with vendors, and maintain security infrastructure. You will lead patching, upgrades, and change planning across enterprise systems.

The role emphasizes incident response, monitoring automation, and collaboration with IT teams and senior leadership. You will implement lab tests, ensure production readiness, and contribute to continuous improvement while aligning with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience configuring and maintaining enterprise security appliances.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, OSI model, and core protocols.
• Proficient in packet analysis for troubleshooting network issues.
• Scripting experience in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation.
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and AI-assisted monitoring tools.
• Strong communication to collaborate with cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Collaborative mindset to drive alignment across technical and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage network security incident escalations from first-level support and stakeholders.
• Own security infrastructure maintenance including patching and upgrades.
• Execute infrastructure modifications with planning, testing, and validation.
• Troubleshoot complex network and security issues using packet analysis.
• Lead disaster recovery exercises and major security-related changes.
• Validate new security technologies via requirements, lab tests, and production readiness.
• Enhance processes by documenting, automating, and driving improvements.
• Stay current with industry standards through training and reviews.

Skills

Security appliances

TCP/IP basics

Packet analysis

Scripting for automation

AI/ML concepts

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Collaboration mindset

Tools

Palo Alto

Cisco ASA

Fortinet

CheckPoint

Pulse Secure

Citrix

Cisco Firepower

Job description

Job Description

• Manage network security incident escalations from first-level support and stakeholders, performing thorough analysis and coordinating with vendor teams to implement permanent solutions
• Own security infrastructure maintenance including patch management, software upgrades, and configuration changes across the enterprise to maintain technology currency and security standards
• Execute infrastructure modifications and upgrades with meticulous planning, testing, and validation to ensure system stability and compliance
• Troubleshoot complex network and security issues using packet analysis and protocol inspection to diagnose root causes
• Lead operational activities such as disaster recovery exercises, maintenance windows, and major network changes from a security perspective
• Validate new security technologies by defining technical requirements, conducting lab testing, and ensuring production readiness
• Enhance operational processes by creating documentation, identifying automation opportunities, and driving continuous improvement
• Stay current with industry standards and emerging technologies through participation in training and technology reviews

What You Need to Succeed

Must Have

• Strong hands‑on experience configuring and maintaining enterprise security appliances (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, CheckPoint, Fortinet, Pulse Secure, Citrix, Cisco Firepower, or equivalent)
• Expert understanding of TCP/IP, OSI model, and core protocols (HTTP/HTTPS, FTP/SFTP, SSL/TLS, IPSec, NAT)
• Proficiency in packet analysis tools for troubleshooting network and security issues
• Solid scripting and coding experience in Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar languages for automation
• Working knowledge of AI/ML concepts and experience with AI‑assisted tools for infrastructure monitoring, analysis, or optimization
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross‑functional teams, external vendors, and senior leadership
• Exceptional collaborative mindset with the ability to foster strong working relationships across technical and business teams while driving collective achievement of organizational goals

Nice‑to‑Have

• CISSP or CCNP R&S certification
• Experience with Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) tools and DevOps practices
• Familiarity with prompt engineering and large language models (LLMs) for security operations tasks

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
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
• Access to a variety of job opportunities across business

Job Skills

Communication, Critical Thinking, Cyber Security Management, Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Information Security, Information Technology Security, Long Term Planning, Network Defense

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: 2026-08-24
• Application Deadline: 2026-09-11

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.