Staff Cloud Security Engineer (Global Security)

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The Cloud Security team is undertaking multiple initiatives as part of RBC's expansion, to improve Public Cloud Security across all tenants. In this role as a Staff Cloud Security Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing innovative solutions to enhance RBC's Cloud Security posture. You will also contribute to the developer experience and foster a culture that encourages best security practices.

What will you do?

• Establish core cloud security solutions across RBC's cloud environments.

• Design and build cloud security services using automation, TDD principles, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

• Implement SRE practices to enhance operational processes and reliability.

• Support all cloud security applications, configurations, and integrations, and be the cloud security subject matter expert in any IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS implementations.

• Assess all cloud patterns to ensure adherence to best security practices and controls.

• Develop security coverage reports to identify gaps and enhance the cloud security strategy.

• Lead and participate in delivering end-to-end integrated solutions.

• Participate in on-call rotations to provide after-hours support for critical systems.

What do you need to succeed?

Must haves:

• 5+ years of experience developing and implementing security architectures and/or engineering, with demonstrated breadth across cloud, and/or security domains.

• 5+ years of experience in Python, Java, Go, or any other modern programming language.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Azure or AWS.

• 3+ years of experience in building and optimizing CI/CD pipelines.

• In-depth knowledge of infrastructure as code tools like ARM, CFN, and Terraform.

• Experience working with container tools and platforms.

• Familiarity with modern Software Engineering, DevOps, and SRE practices

• Skilled with Terraform
  

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with observability tools like Splunk, Dynatrace, Datadog, etc

• Experience with CSPM, DSPM, or ASPM tools.

• Knowledge of technical security control environments and compliance frameworks including CSA CCM, ISO 27001, ISO 27017, and NIST CSF

• Stay updated with latest security trends & AI 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, 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

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Job Skills

Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Migrations, Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Collaboration, DevOps, Enterprise Cloud, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Infrastructure As Code (IaC), Microsoft Azure, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Organizational Change Management, Performance Measurement, Platform Engineering, Process Management, Public Clouds, Python (Programming Language), Requirements Analysis, Systems Software

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:

2026-06-25

Application Deadline:

2026-09-28

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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