Director of Identity and Access Management Authentication Engineering (Global Security)
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
The Director of Identity and Access Management Authentication Engineering is responsible for leading the development and implementation of all enterprise shared IAM Authentication services across RBC under ownership of the IAM Global Security business unit. This role provides management oversight globally for IAM Authentication Engineering across EIAM and CIAM solutions and supports a high performing team to deliver best in class solutions. Participates in vendor management of IAM providers and leads cross functional teams overseeing IT development of IAM services to ensure strategic goals and objectives are accomplished within approved time, scope and budget.
In this role, you will lead and inspire a high-performing team in delivering innovative authentication solutions. This role is pivotal in driving the development and implementation of IAM (Identity and Access Management) services, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and security standards.
What will you do?
- Provide technical leadership and guidance for authentication development and engineering across EIAM and CIAM capabilities
- Develop and deliver a robust engineering service model
- Facilitate disciplined decision-making to balance business needs with IAM strategy and operations.
- Contribute to roadmap development and ensure IT investments align with future-state architectures
- Manage and optimize team performance, fostering a culture of innovation and growth
- Collaborate with various teams and stakeholders to promote IAM best practices and services
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and manage audit findings
What do you need to succeed? Must-have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering / Science (or equivalent).
- 7+ years of leadership experience, managing engineering teams. Must have strong technology, people management, and business skills
- 7+ years’ experience in IT risk technologies, technology strategy, and/or technology operations.
- 7+ years of hands on experience with: Entra ID or Okta, must have a solid understanding of authentication protocols
- Experience implementing automation or DevSecOps is essential
- Well versed in managing relationships with senior leadership and external vendors
- Ability to build a high-performance culture and lead change effectively
Nice to have:
- Okta or Entra ID certifications
- CISSP, CCSP or similar
- Experience in large scale, global enterprises
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
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
- Opportunities to do challenging work
- Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
#LI-POST
#TechPJ
Job Skills
Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Identity Access Management (IAM), Information Security, Information Technology Security, IT Systems Integration, Negotiation, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
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:
2025-11-21
Application Deadline:
2025-12-09
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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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.
Director of Identity and Access Management Authentication Engineering (Global Security)
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
The Director of Identity and Access Management Authentication Engineering is responsible for leading the development and implementation of all enterprise shared IAM Authentication services across RBC under ownership of the IAM Global Security business unit. This role provides management oversight globally for IAM Authentication Engineering across EIAM and CIAM solutions and supports a high performing team to deliver best in class solutions. Participates in vendor management of IAM providers and leads cross functional teams overseeing IT development of IAM services to ensure strategic goals and objectives are accomplished within approved time, scope and budget.
In this role, you will lead and inspire a high-performing team in delivering innovative authentication solutions. This role is pivotal in driving the development and implementation of IAM (Identity and Access Management) services, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and security standards.
What will you do?
- Provide technical leadership and guidance for authentication development and engineering across EIAM and CIAM capabilities
- Develop and deliver a robust engineering service model
- Facilitate disciplined decision-making to balance business needs with IAM strategy and operations.
- Contribute to roadmap development and ensure IT investments align with future-state architectures
- Manage and optimize team performance, fostering a culture of innovation and growth
- Collaborate with various teams and stakeholders to promote IAM best practices and services
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and manage audit findings
What do you need to succeed? Must-have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering / Science (or equivalent).
- 7+ years of leadership experience, managing engineering teams. Must have strong technology, people management, and business skills
- 7+ years’ experience in IT risk technologies, technology strategy, and/or technology operations.
- 7+ years of hands on experience with: Entra ID or Okta, must have a solid understanding of authentication protocols
- Experience implementing automation or DevSecOps is essential
- Well versed in managing relationships with senior leadership and external vendors
- Ability to build a high-performance culture and lead change effectively
Nice to have:
- Okta or Entra ID certifications
- CISSP, CCSP or similar
- Experience in large scale, global enterprises
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
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
- Opportunities to do challenging work
- Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
#LI-POST
#TechPJ
Job Skills
Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Identity Access Management (IAM), Information Security, Information Technology Security, IT Systems Integration, Negotiation, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
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:
2025-11-21
Application Deadline:
2025-12-09
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.
Join our Talent Community
Stay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.
Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com.
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.