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

RBC

Toronto

On-site

CAD 140,000 - 210,000

Full time

23 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards program
Coaching & development
Impactful work
Dynamic team
World-class training
Challenging work

Job summary

RBC is seeking a Senior Manager to lead the Data Security Automation and Engineering team in Toronto. The role combines technical leadership with people management to deliver cutting-edge automation solutions, improve incident response, and drive the security posture of the organization.

You will mentor Senior Security Automation Engineers, define roadmaps, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement advanced automation across data loss incidents.

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years in cybersecurity with at least 3 years in development, security automation, or incident response engineering.
  • Advanced proficiency in Python, with knowledge in R, C#, JavaScript, and HTML & CSS; strong relational DBs (MsSQL, PostgreSQL) and non-relational DBs (MongoDB).
  • Experience with ML models and LLM packages (PyTorch, Transformer).
  • Collaborative team player with willingness to mentor others and strong communication skills.
  • Creative, analytical problem-solver, able to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and develop Senior Security Automation Engineering team; set performance expectations and career development opportunities.
  • Define technical strategy for SOAR platform integration, optimization, and incident response automation workflows.
  • Oversee SOAR capabilities, platform enhancements, and technical direction for incident response automation.
  • Lead design, creation, testing, and refinement of playbooks in SOAR to automate incident response at scale.
  • Troubleshoot complex issues with development teams and external vendors to improve productivity.
  • Collaborate with Global Security teams and stakeholders to enhance organizational security posture and deliver engineering solutions.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience
Team leadership
Python development
SQL databases
Machine learning
Communication skills

Education

Master's degree or CISSP certification

Tools

Python
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
MsSQL
PyTorch

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.

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

2026-09-05

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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