Staff, Cloud Security Architect (Global Security)

Royal Bank of Canada>; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC is looking for a Cloud Security Architect responsible for overseeing public cloud adoption while safeguarding data and brand integrity. The role requires expertise in cloud security frameworks, hands-on experience with various cloud platforms, and a commitment to innovative security practices. This position is ideal for a proactive individual eager to make a significant impact within a dynamic organization.

Benefits

Flexible work / life balance options

A comprehensive Total Rewards Program

World-class training program in financial services

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Cyber Security.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, GCP.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to secure Azure, AWS, and GCP public cloud platforms.
• Build automated reporting and monitoring solutions.
• Conduct cloud service security reviews aligning with industry best practices.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Platform Architecture

Cloud Computing

Architectural Modeling

IT Systems Integration

Multi-Level Communication

Software Product Design

System Applications

Education

Undergraduate degree in technical field or equivalent experience

Job description

Cloud Security Architect will be responsible for supporting public cloud adoption by providing security-focused opinions, recommendations, and know-how, while being mindful of business operations to safeguard RBC data, brand, and values. The ideal candidate will be someone who thinks differently, have strong delivery record, and hold industry-relevant qualifications in cyber security and cloud security domains.

Job Description

What Will Y ou Do?

• Lead efforts to secure Azure, AWS and GCP public cloud platforms at RBC
• Lead and build preventative and detective controls / measures according to RBC’s cloud control objectives while using modern automation, config as code and TDD principles to bring reliability
• Lead and build automated reporting and monitoring solutions to provide feedback to the developers and help them shift left and recognize security gaps early
• Communicate and collaborate with application developers to remediate security vulnerabilities for their applications and / or resources
• Lead, execute, and deliver on Cloud Security strategy and initiatives
• Build, innovate and mature Cloud Security Capabilities at RBC
• Lead the development of end-to-end technical cloud security design and architecture to ensure safe application on-boarding to meet sponsor / stakeholder needs, without impacting planned time to market timelines.
• Conduct cloud service security reviews to ensure alignment with industry best practices and define security controls required for the service to operate in a safe and controlled environment
• Perform threat modeling and security architecture assessments of cloud design and patterns
• Work with the cloud stakeholders to design, build and validate Cloud Security controls
• Ability to partner effectively with key stakeholders on complex projects with excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.

What do you need to succeed?

Must Have :

• 5 or more years of demonstrated experience in Cyber Security.
• Strong knowledge and experience of cloud security frameworks and governance practices with 3 or more years hands-on experience with Public Cloud Providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with securing container technologies.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaaC), tools like ARM, CloudFormation and / or Terraform.
• Demonstrated experience making architectural decisions based on simplicity, industry frameworks, scalability and reusability.
• Experience in hardening and safeguarding cloud services and preventing config drift with native or third-party tools (CSPM, IaaC, linter).

Nice-to-have :

• Recognizable security related industry certifications (CISSP, CCSP, OSCP and other)
• Azure, AWS and GCP Public cloud certifications
• Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKS)
• Strong understanding and / or hands on experience with security technologies : NGFW, IPS, VPN, endpoint security, IAM, SIEM, WAF, API Security, Decryption of Web Traffic, Vulnerability Assessment, DDoS mitigation, DLP, key management, PKI, CASB, SASE.
• Undergraduate degree in technical field or equivalent experience.

RBC is committed to supporting flexible work arrangements when and where available. Details to be discussed with Hiring Manager.

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
• Flexible work / life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work.
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities.
• Opportunities to build close relationships with clients.
• Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies.

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Job Skills

Architectural Modeling, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Critical Thinking, IT Systems Integration, Multi-Level Communication, Platform Architecture, Software Product Design, System Applications

Additional Job Details

Address :

330 FRONT ST W : TORONTO

City : TORONTO

Country : Canada

Work hours / week : 37.5

Employment Type : Full time

Platform :

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type : Regular

Posted Date : 2025-07-03

Application Deadline :

2025-07-25

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

I nclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At 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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