Principal, Cloud Security Architect GCS

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May 5, 2025
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Job Summary

Cloud Security Architect will be responsible for supporting public cloud adoption by providing security-focused opinions, recommendations, and know-how, while being mindful of business operations to safeguard RBC data, brand, and values. The ideal candidate will be someone who thinks differently, have strong delivery record, and hold industry-relevant qualifications in cyber security and cloud security domains.

Lead efforts to secure Azure, AWS and GCP public cloud platforms at RBC
Lead and build preventative and detective controls/measures according to RBC's cloud control objectives while using modern automation, config as code and TDD principles to bring reliability
Lead and build automated reporting and monitoring solutions to provide feedback to the developers and help them shift left and recognize security gaps early
Communicate and collaborate with application developers to remediate security vulnerabilities for their applications and/or resources
Lead, execute, and deliver on Cloud Security strategy and initiatives
Build, innovate and mature Cloud Security Capabilities at RBC
Lead the development of end-to-end technical cloud security design and architecture to ensure safe application on-boarding to meet sponsor / stakeholder needs, without impacting planned time to market timelines.
Conduct cloud service security reviews to ensure alignment with industry best practices and define security controls required for the service to operate in a safe and controlled environment
Perform threat modeling and security architecture assessments of cloud design and patterns
Work with the cloud stakeholders to design, build and validate Cloud Security controls
Ability to partner effectively with key stakeholders on complex projects with excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.

What do you need to succeed?

Must Have

5 or more years of demonstrated experience in Cyber Security.
Strong knowledge and experience of cloud security frameworks and governance practices with 3 or more years hands-on experience with Public Cloud Providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Experience with securing container technologies.
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaaC), tools like ARM, CloudFormation and/or Terraform.
Demonstrated experience making architectural decisions based on simplicity, industry frameworks, scalability and reusability.
Experience in hardening and safeguarding cloud services and preventing config drift with native or third-party tools (CSPM, IaaC, linter).

Nice-to-have

Recognizable security related industry certifications (CISSP, CCSP, OSCP and other)
Azure, AWS and GCP Public cloud certifications
Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKS)
Strong understanding and/or hands on experience with security technologies: NGFW, IPS, VPN, endpoint security, IAM, SIEM, WAF, API Security, Decryption of Web Traffic, Vulnerability Assessment, DDoS mitigation, DLP, key management, PKI, CASB, SASE.
Undergraduate degree in technical field or equivalent experience.

RBC is committed to supporting flexible work arrangements when and where available. Details to be discussed with Hiring Manager.

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
Flexible work/life balance options
Opportunities to do challenging work.
Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities.
Opportunities to build close relationships with clients.
Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies.

Job Skills

Architectural Modeling, Cloud Application Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Integrations, Cloud Security, Cloud Security Architecture, Critical Thinking, Enterprise IT Architecture, Information Technology Consulting, IT Systems Integration, Security Architecture Design, Software Product Design, System Applications, Transitional Architecture

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Additional Job Details

330 FRONT ST W: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

2025-04-03

Application Deadline

2025-05-30

Note:Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion 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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