Lead Cloud Security Engineer (Global Security)
Top Benefits
About the role
**Job Description
WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?**
The AWS DevSecOps team is leading multiple initiatives to enhance RBC's AWS Public Cloud security posture. As a Lead Cloud Security Engineer, you will be part of a team responsible for developing and operating innovative security solutions that safeguard RBC's cloud environments. You will focus on building automation-driven security controls, conducting proof-of-concepts for new tools, and ensuring high-quality CI/CD pipelines, all while fostering a culture of secure cloud development.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
- Design, implement, and maintain AWS security controls using serverless architectures, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and automation.
- Develop and enhance CI/CD pipelines to ensure secure, efficient, and scalable cloud deployments.
- Build and operate AWS Config Rules, remediations, and other security-related infrastructure and tools.
- Perform proof-of-concepts (PoCs) for new AWS-native, open-source, or vendor security solutions.
- Apply SRE practices to improve the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of cloud security solutions.
- In this role, you will communicate and interact frequently with RBC partners and/or employees located across Canada and/or worldwide.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?
Must-Haves:
- Proficiency in Python as it is required for developing AWS cloud security solutions.
- Strong experience with AWS services and serverless architectures (e.g., Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Event Bridge).
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or CDK.
- Expertise in building and managing CI/CD pipelines using tools like AWS CodePipeline, GitHub Actions, and Jenkins.
- Hands-on experience with containerization tools (e.g., Docker) and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes or ECS.
Nice-to-Have:
- Knowledge of AWS security services (e.g., AWS Config, GuardDuty, SecurityHub, IAM).
- Familiarity with cloud security frameworks, CSPM (Cloud Security Posture Management), DSPM, or ASPM tools.
- Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Splunk, Datadog, or AWS CloudWatch.
- Previous experience delivering production-grade cloud systems.
- Understanding of DevOps and SRE practices in cloud environments.
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
- 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
- Flexible work/life balance options
#LI-POST
#TECHPJ
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.
Lead Cloud Security Engineer (Global Security)
Top Benefits
About the role
**Job Description
WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?**
The AWS DevSecOps team is leading multiple initiatives to enhance RBC's AWS Public Cloud security posture. As a Lead Cloud Security Engineer, you will be part of a team responsible for developing and operating innovative security solutions that safeguard RBC's cloud environments. You will focus on building automation-driven security controls, conducting proof-of-concepts for new tools, and ensuring high-quality CI/CD pipelines, all while fostering a culture of secure cloud development.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
- Design, implement, and maintain AWS security controls using serverless architectures, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and automation.
- Develop and enhance CI/CD pipelines to ensure secure, efficient, and scalable cloud deployments.
- Build and operate AWS Config Rules, remediations, and other security-related infrastructure and tools.
- Perform proof-of-concepts (PoCs) for new AWS-native, open-source, or vendor security solutions.
- Apply SRE practices to improve the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of cloud security solutions.
- In this role, you will communicate and interact frequently with RBC partners and/or employees located across Canada and/or worldwide.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?
Must-Haves:
- Proficiency in Python as it is required for developing AWS cloud security solutions.
- Strong experience with AWS services and serverless architectures (e.g., Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Event Bridge).
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or CDK.
- Expertise in building and managing CI/CD pipelines using tools like AWS CodePipeline, GitHub Actions, and Jenkins.
- Hands-on experience with containerization tools (e.g., Docker) and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes or ECS.
Nice-to-Have:
- Knowledge of AWS security services (e.g., AWS Config, GuardDuty, SecurityHub, IAM).
- Familiarity with cloud security frameworks, CSPM (Cloud Security Posture Management), DSPM, or ASPM tools.
- Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Splunk, Datadog, or AWS CloudWatch.
- Previous experience delivering production-grade cloud systems.
- Understanding of DevOps and SRE practices in cloud environments.
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
- 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
- Flexible work/life balance options
#LI-POST
#TECHPJ
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.