Sr Network Security Engineer (Global Security)

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards program including bonus

Leadership coaching and development

Technical growth opportunities

Dynamic, high-performing security team

Impact on RBC infrastructure

World-class training program

Job summary

RBC is seeking an senior security architect in Toronto to design and validate security architectures, oversee platform specifications for proxy, firewall, and IPS deployments, and own delivery streams for complex initiatives.

You will mentor engineers, lead multi-layered security solutions, and collaborate with Architecture and Integration teams to ensure seamless handover. A strong background in enterprise security and vendor engagement is essential.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in IT with 5+ years designing and engineering enterprise security technologies (proxy, firewall, IPS/threat detection)
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work across functions and businesses
• Expert proficiency in proxy/URL filtering (Symantec WSG, Palo Alto SWG) and firewall design (Check Point, Palo Alto Networks)
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and complex problem-solving capabilities with ability to design integrated, multi-layered solutions
• Self-motivated, autonomous, and deadline-driven; proven ability to deliver high-quality outputs with minimal oversight

Responsibilities

• Design security architectures, validate solution blueprints, and oversee platform specifications for proxy, firewall, and intrusion prevention systems
• Own delivery streams for complex security engineering initiatives; lead resolution of implementation challenges and ensure enterprise-grade reliability
• Evaluate and implement emerging AI/ML security capabilities to enhance threat detection and response across integrated security solutions
• Partner with Architecture and Integration teams to validate enterprise security strategies and ensure seamless operational handover
• Mentor and coach team members, demonstrate engineering excellence, and contribute to security engineering standards and best practices
• Prioritize security technology roadmaps and drive platform strategies through stakeholder collaboration and vendor engagement
• Lead cross-functional teams to design integrated, multi-layered security solutions optimized for enterprise scale

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Deadline-driven

Education

GIAC/CISSP/CEH certifications

Tools

Symantec WSG

Palo Alto SWG

Check Point

Palo Alto Networks

IPS

Job description

• Design security architectures, validate solution blueprints, and oversee platform specifications for proxy, firewall, and intrusion prevention systems
• Own delivery streams for complex security engineering initiatives; lead resolution of implementation challenges and ensure enterprise-grade reliability
• Evaluate and implement emerging AI/ML security capabilities to enhance threat detection and response across integrated security solutions
• Partner with Architecture and Integration teams to validate enterprise security strategies and ensure seamless operational handover
• Mentor and coach team members, demonstrate engineering excellence, and contribute to security engineering standards and best practices
• Prioritize security technology roadmaps and drive platform strategies through stakeholder collaboration and vendor engagement
• Lead cross-functional teams to design integrated, multi-layered security solutions optimized for enterprise scale

Job Description

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Design security architectures, validate solution blueprints, and oversee platform specifications for proxy, firewall, and intrusion prevention systems
• Own delivery streams for complex security engineering initiatives; lead resolution of implementation challenges and ensure enterprise-grade reliability
• Evaluate and implement emerging AI/ML security capabilities to enhance threat detection and response across integrated security solutions
• Partner with Architecture and Integration teams to validate enterprise security strategies and ensure seamless operational handover
• Mentor and coach team members, demonstrate engineering excellence, and contribute to security engineering standards and best practices
• Prioritize security technology roadmaps and drive platform strategies through stakeholder collaboration and vendor engagement
• Lead cross-functional teams to design integrated, multi-layered security solutions optimized for enterprise scale

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must Have:

• 7–10 years in IT with 5+ years designing and engineering enterprise security technologies (proxy, firewall, IPS/threat detection)
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work across functions and businesses
• Expert proficiency in proxy/URL filtering (Symantec WSG, Palo Alto SWG) and firewall design (Check Point, Palo Alto Networks)
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and complex problem-solving capabilities with ability to design integrated, multi-layered solutions
• Self-motivated, autonomous, and deadline-driven; proven ability to deliver high-quality outputs with minimal oversight

Nice-to-Have:

• Advanced security certifications (GIAC, CISSP, CEH) or equivalent domain expertise
• Python automation experience for configuration, testing, or operational efficiency improvements
• Experience with AI/ML integration patterns or emerging security technologies (Model Context Protocol, Network Security protection of LLM’s and AI Workloads)
• Hands-on experience with Intrusion Prevention Systems and threat detection/anomaly detection technologies

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, and stock options where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and mentoring opportunities
• Opportunities for technical growth, leadership development, and direct influence over RBC’s security technology direction
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, high-performing security engineering team with cutting-edge platforms and talented engineers
• Ability to make a lasting impact on RBC’s critical infrastructure and security posture
• A world-class training program in financial services and advanced security technologies

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:2026-03-10

Application Deadline:2026-08-21

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.