Senior Manager, Data Security Automations & Engineering (Global Security)

RBC; Halifax; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus & flexible benefits

Stock where applicable

World-class training program

Job summary

RBC seeks a Senior Manager to lead a team of Senior Security Automation Engineers, focusing on automation, playbooks, and incident response at scale. You will drive technical strategy for SOAR integration, mentor engineers, and collaborate across security groups to strengthen the organization's security posture.

Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years in cybersecurity with a record of leadership, strong Python/ML skills, and experience with databases.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in cybersecurity with at least 3 years in development, security automation, or incident response engineering.
• Advanced proficiency in Python; knowledge of R, C#, JavaScript, HTML & CSS.
• Experience with machine learning models and large language model packages (PyTorch).
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop Senior Security Automation Engineering team; establish performance expectations and career development opportunities.
• Set team priorities and roadmap; define technical strategy for SOAR integration and incident response automation workflows.
• Integrate and optimize SOAR capabilities; oversee platform enhancements and direction.
• Design, test, and refine playbooks to automate incident response at scale.
• Troubleshoot complex issues with development teams and vendors; implement fixes to improve productivity.
• Collaborate with Global Security teams to enhance security posture and deliver engineering solutions.
• Manage team capacity, resource allocation, and project prioritization; track delivery metrics.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Python programming

ML & PyTorch

Team management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Master’s degree in CS

CISSP certification

Tools

MsSQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Job description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

RBC's Data Security Automation and Engineering team is responsible for identification and detection of data loss incidents that might pose a risk to the organization. The Senior Manager leads a team of Senior Security Automation Engineers who design and develop innovative solutions to everyday problems. The Sr. Manager is passionate about solving cybersecurity problems and fostering a high-performing engineering team that develops innovative and customized solutions to enhance the security posture of the organization. This role combines technical leadership with people management, ensuring the team delivers cutting‑edge automation solutions while maintaining individual growth and development.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Lead, mentor, and develop Senior Security Automation Engineering team; establish performance expectations, provide technical guidance, and create career development opportunities. Set team priorities and roadmap; define technical strategy for SOAR platform integration, optimization, and incident response automation workflows. Integrate and optimize SOAR product capabilities for incident response and automation workflows; oversee platform enhancements and technical direction. Lead the design, creation, testing, and refinement of playbooks in SOAR product to automate incident response procedures at scale. Troubleshoot complex technical issues with development teams and external vendors; provide solutions and assist in implementing fixes that impact team productivity. Collaborate with other Global Security teams and stakeholders (Cyber Technology Office, Security Insights & AI, Data Loss Investigations, Application Teams) to enhance organizational security posture; provide engineering expertise and enhancement solutions. Develop and architect customized, innovative solutions to complex Data Security automation problems. Manage team capacity, resource allocation, and project prioritization; track metrics and performance indicators for team delivery.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have

• 5-7 years in cybersecurity with at least 3 years in development, security automation, or incident response engineering. With demonstrated experience leading and managing technical teams.
• Advanced proficiency in programming languages such as Python, with knowledge in R, C#, JavaScript, and HTML & CSS and Strong understanding of relational databases (MsSQL, PostgreSQL) and non-relational databases (MongoDB)
• Experience with machine learning models and large language model packages (PyTorch, Transformer)
• Collaborative team player with strong willingness to share knowledge and mentor others with highly developed communication skills (verbal and written)
• Creative thinker and analytical problem-solver who is self-driven and capable of working in a fast-paced environment and proven ability to manage multiple complex projects and priorities simultaneously

Nice-to-have

• Master’s degree in computer science or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification
• Experience with fine-tuning machine learning models (supervised & unsupervised)

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

Job Skills

AI Ops, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence Techniques, Autoencoders, Confidentiality, Critical Thinking, Data Privacy, Data Science, Decision Making, Encryption Software, Group Problem Solving, Information Security Management, IT Incident Management, Long Term Planning, Machine Learning (ML), Python (Programming Language), Python Software Development, PyTorch, R Programming

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: 2026-05-28

Application Deadline: 2026-08-15

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

Our Employment Opportunities

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