Senior Manager, Data Security Automations & Engineering (Global Security)

RBC • Vancouver, BC

13d • Onsite

About The Position

RBC's Data Security Automation and Engineering team is responsible for identification and detection of data loss incidents that might pose a risk to the organization. The Senior Manager leads a team of Senior Security Automation Engineers who design and develop innovative solutions to everyday problems. The Sr. Manager is passionate about solving cybersecurity problems and fostering a high-performing engineering team that develops innovative and customized solutions to enhance the security posture of the organization. This role combines technical leadership with people management, ensuring the team delivers cutting-edge automation solutions while maintaining individual growth and development.

Requirements

• 5-7 years in cybersecurity with at least 3 years in development, security automation, or incident response engineering.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing technical teams.
• Advanced proficiency in programming languages such as Python, with knowledge in R, C#, JavaScript, and HTML & CSS.
• Strong understanding of relational databases (MsSQL, PostgreSQL) and non-relational databases (MongoDB).
• Experience with machine learning models and large language model packages (PyTorch, Transformer).
• Collaborative team player with strong willingness to share knowledge and mentor others with highly developed communication skills (verbal and written).
• Creative thinker and analytical problem-solver who is self-driven and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects and priorities simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in computer science or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.
• Experience with fine-tuning machine learning models (supervised & unsupervised).

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop Senior Security Automation Engineering team; establish performance expectations, provide technical guidance, and create career development opportunities.
• Set team priorities and roadmap; define technical strategy for SOAR platform integration, optimization, and incident response automation workflows.
• Integrate and optimize SOAR product capabilities for incident response and automation workflows; oversee platform enhancements and technical direction.
• Lead the design, creation, testing, and refinement of playbooks in SOAR product to automate incident response procedures at scale.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues with development teams and external vendors; provide solutions and assist in implementing fixes that impact team productivity.
• Collaborate with other Global Security teams and stakeholders (Cyber Technology Office, Security Insights & AI, Data Loss Investigations, Application Teams) to enhance organizational security posture; provide engineering expertise and enhancement solutions.
• Develop and architect customized, innovative solutions to complex Data Security automation problems.
• Manage team capacity, resource allocation, and project prioritization; track metrics and performance indicators for team delivery.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager