Security Analyst, Incident Response
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
You will be a key member of the RBC Global Security Incident Response team as an experienced Security Analyst. This is a key role within the Global Security Operations Centre (GSOC). You will be providing technical expertise and leadership support to the proactive and reactive responses to cyber threats targeting RBC's global environment. You will report to the Senior Manager, Incident Response and works with a team of 4-6 technical specialists. You will act as the focal point of contact for GSOC management with regards to security incidents. You will support local and extended team members with critical incidents impacting RBC users, systems, infrastructure, and resources.
RBC’s expectation is that all employees and contractors will work in the office with some flexibility to work up to 1 day per week remotely, depending on working arrangements.
What will you do?
- Global accountability to respond to critical security incidents/events providing accurate and timely reporting to Global Cyber Security Leadership.
- Provide 7/24/365 support for security incidents impacting mission critical business and IT infrastructure, including supporting global incident management and response, remediation and reporting.
- Support and maintain communication with Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) extended team members ensuring timely communication to all stakeholders regarding incident response activities.
- Provide post mortem reporting for leadership detailing security vulnerabilities, technology gaps, shortcomings or miscellaneous security issues.
- Responsible for working with threat intelligence, Security Operations Centre and extended teams to ensure global compliance to RBC standards with respect to security incidents and related findings.
- Responsible for driving to resolution security incidents in a timely and effective manner.
- Work collaboratively with Cybersecurity Command Centre technical analysts, specialists and management to detail and report on the status and resolution of critical incidents.
- Execute incident response actions and engage with business/technical stakeholders.
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
- Bachelor’s degree in computer sciences and/or IT related disciplines and Certifications in information security preferred (one or more of the following; CISSP, GCIA, GCIH, GREM, CEH).
- Demonstrated experience performing investigation activities for security related events in a complex Incident Management or Security Operations Center environment.
- Thorough understanding of Security Information and Incident Management methodologies.
- Proven experience in a SOC environment
- Exposure to malware and sandbox analysis
- Robust computer networking & OS knowledge
Nice-to-have
- Experience with SOAR platforms
- Familiarity with threat hunting techniques and scenarios
- Knowledge in detection engineering
- Understanding of current threat landscape and threat actor TTPs
- Experience with scripting languages (PowerShell, python, regex, bash, etc.)
- Industry recognized certifications from ISC2, SANS, ISACA, etc.
What is 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.
- Help to develop the ethos and environment of a new team.
- Leaders who will support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
- Have the opportunities to work with the best in the field
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
Agency Notice
_RBC Group does not accept agency resumés. Please do not forward resumés to our employees, nor any other company location. RBC Group only pay fees to agencies where they have entered into a prior agreement to do so and in any event do not pay fees related to unsolicited resumés. Please contact the Recruitment function for additio_nal details.
Job Skills
Business Perspective, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Forensic Computing, Group Problem Solving, Information Security Operation Center (ISOC), IT Incident Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Management
Additional Job Details
Address:
100 BISHOPSGATE:LONDON
City:
London
Country:
United Kingdom
Work hours/week:
35
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-10-16
Application Deadline:
2025-10-31
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.
About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at www.rbc.com/community-social-impact.
La Banque Royale du Canada est une institution financière mondiale définie par sa raison d'être, guidée par des principes et orientée vers l'excellence en matière de rendement. Notre succès est attribuable aux quelque 94 000+ employés qui mettent à profit leur créativité et leur savoir faire pour concrétiser notre vision, nos valeurs et notre stratégie afin que nous puissions contribuer à la prospérité de nos clients et au dynamisme des collectivités. Selon la capitalisation boursière, nous sommes la plus importante banque du Canada et l'une des plus grandes banques du monde. Nous avons adopté un modèle d'affaires diversifié axé sur l'innovation et l'offre d'expériences exceptionnelles à nos plus de 17 millions de clients au Canada, aux États Unis et dans 27 autres pays. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site rbc.com/francais
Nous sommes fiers d'appuyer une grande diversité d'initiatives communautaires par des dons, des investissements dans la collectivité et le travail bénévole de nos employés. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez le site www.rbc.com/collectivite-impact-social.
Security Analyst, Incident Response
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
You will be a key member of the RBC Global Security Incident Response team as an experienced Security Analyst. This is a key role within the Global Security Operations Centre (GSOC). You will be providing technical expertise and leadership support to the proactive and reactive responses to cyber threats targeting RBC's global environment. You will report to the Senior Manager, Incident Response and works with a team of 4-6 technical specialists. You will act as the focal point of contact for GSOC management with regards to security incidents. You will support local and extended team members with critical incidents impacting RBC users, systems, infrastructure, and resources.
RBC’s expectation is that all employees and contractors will work in the office with some flexibility to work up to 1 day per week remotely, depending on working arrangements.
What will you do?
- Global accountability to respond to critical security incidents/events providing accurate and timely reporting to Global Cyber Security Leadership.
- Provide 7/24/365 support for security incidents impacting mission critical business and IT infrastructure, including supporting global incident management and response, remediation and reporting.
- Support and maintain communication with Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) extended team members ensuring timely communication to all stakeholders regarding incident response activities.
- Provide post mortem reporting for leadership detailing security vulnerabilities, technology gaps, shortcomings or miscellaneous security issues.
- Responsible for working with threat intelligence, Security Operations Centre and extended teams to ensure global compliance to RBC standards with respect to security incidents and related findings.
- Responsible for driving to resolution security incidents in a timely and effective manner.
- Work collaboratively with Cybersecurity Command Centre technical analysts, specialists and management to detail and report on the status and resolution of critical incidents.
- Execute incident response actions and engage with business/technical stakeholders.
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
- Bachelor’s degree in computer sciences and/or IT related disciplines and Certifications in information security preferred (one or more of the following; CISSP, GCIA, GCIH, GREM, CEH).
- Demonstrated experience performing investigation activities for security related events in a complex Incident Management or Security Operations Center environment.
- Thorough understanding of Security Information and Incident Management methodologies.
- Proven experience in a SOC environment
- Exposure to malware and sandbox analysis
- Robust computer networking & OS knowledge
Nice-to-have
- Experience with SOAR platforms
- Familiarity with threat hunting techniques and scenarios
- Knowledge in detection engineering
- Understanding of current threat landscape and threat actor TTPs
- Experience with scripting languages (PowerShell, python, regex, bash, etc.)
- Industry recognized certifications from ISC2, SANS, ISACA, etc.
What is 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.
- Help to develop the ethos and environment of a new team.
- Leaders who will support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
- Have the opportunities to work with the best in the field
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
Agency Notice
_RBC Group does not accept agency resumés. Please do not forward resumés to our employees, nor any other company location. RBC Group only pay fees to agencies where they have entered into a prior agreement to do so and in any event do not pay fees related to unsolicited resumés. Please contact the Recruitment function for additio_nal details.
Job Skills
Business Perspective, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Forensic Computing, Group Problem Solving, Information Security Operation Center (ISOC), IT Incident Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Management
Additional Job Details
Address:
100 BISHOPSGATE:LONDON
City:
London
Country:
United Kingdom
Work hours/week:
35
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-10-16
Application Deadline:
2025-10-31
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.
About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at www.rbc.com/community-social-impact.
La Banque Royale du Canada est une institution financière mondiale définie par sa raison d'être, guidée par des principes et orientée vers l'excellence en matière de rendement. Notre succès est attribuable aux quelque 94 000+ employés qui mettent à profit leur créativité et leur savoir faire pour concrétiser notre vision, nos valeurs et notre stratégie afin que nous puissions contribuer à la prospérité de nos clients et au dynamisme des collectivités. Selon la capitalisation boursière, nous sommes la plus importante banque du Canada et l'une des plus grandes banques du monde. Nous avons adopté un modèle d'affaires diversifié axé sur l'innovation et l'offre d'expériences exceptionnelles à nos plus de 17 millions de clients au Canada, aux États Unis et dans 27 autres pays. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site rbc.com/francais
Nous sommes fiers d'appuyer une grande diversité d'initiatives communautaires par des dons, des investissements dans la collectivité et le travail bénévole de nos employés. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez le site www.rbc.com/collectivite-impact-social.