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About the Role

The Senior Security Detection Engineer provides specialized subject matter expertise for RBC's Global Cyber Security Detection Engineering & Automation (DEA) team. This key technical role supports mission-critical enterprise network security operations and IT services protection. The position drives automation to develop new or existing security use cases, aiming to reduce the mean time to detect and respond to incidents. You will collaboratively lead RBC technology and application partners to develop and implement mission-critical cyber use cases for security monitoring, supporting security operations and Security Operations Centre capabilities.

Responsibilities

Provide global accountability to provide technical and subject matter expertise supporting cyber use cases developed from security systems and infrastructure for security monitoring.
Work with RBC technology and/or application partners (Cybersecurity, Technology Infrastructure, SOC) to develop and strengthen use cases for continuous security monitoring.
Develop runbooks for those use cases that align with security operations processes and streamline the incident investigation and response tasks.
Work with Defensive Threat Operations Correlation Engineering to facilitate log ingestion and use case development in our SIEM platforms.
Periodically review use case library, perform attestation on existing use cases, participate in tuning discussions/activities and provide improvement recommendations where necessary/possible.
Develop and maintain lines of communication with various security groups, Security Operations Centre leadership and technology stakeholders.
Develop processes to support a maturing program.
Provide operational metrics and reports as needed.

Requirements

2 to 5 years of industry experience.
Experience in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCP).
Intermediate experience with Python.
Experience with building detections in SIEM.
Experience with automation in SOAR.
Educational background in IT, Engineering, Cybersecurity and/or equivalent relevant experience.
Demonstrated technical leadership ability.
In-depth understanding of Security Operations and Security Technologies, with previous experience working in a SOC environment.
Understanding of common exploitation techniques and awareness of new threats.
Strong analytical and complex problem-solving skills.
Expert understanding of SIEM technology and operations.
Strong Networking and Enterprise IT Infrastructure knowledge with TCP/IP packet level knowledge.

Skills

Cloud Software
Communication
Cross-Departmental Collaboration
Cyber Operations
Cyber Security Management
Decision Making
Detail-Oriented
Group Problem Solving
High Impact Communication
Information Security Management
Information Technology Security
Network Security Operations
Security Automation
Security Operations
SIEM Tools
Strategic Thinking
Threat Detection
Threat Monitoring
Use Case Documentation

Location

Toronto, Canada

Work Type

Full time

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

IT, Engineering, Cybersecurity and/or equivalent relevant experience

Benefits

A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
Competitive compensation
Commissions
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

About the Company

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.