Senior Security Automation Engineer (Global Security) – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

Senior Security Automation Engineer (Global Security)

What is the opportunity:

RBC`s Data Security Team –Automations & Engineering is responsible for identification and detection of data loss incidents that might pose a risk to the organization. We design and create playbooks within our SOAR platform and provide enhancements to automate workflows for investigators. Our team of developers are passionate about solving cyber security problems and developing innovative and customized solutions to better the security posture of the organization.

Our team is looking for someone who demonstrates an eagerness to understand complex problems and requirements, and an aptitude to create bespoke solutions. The ideal candidate will be an analytical and creative thinker who is not afraid to ask questions, challenge the team, and bring forth new ideas!

What will you do?

  • Integrate and optimize SOAR product for incident response and automation workflows.
  • Create, test, and refine playbooks in SOAR product to automate incident response procedures.
  • Troubleshoot with development teams to provide solutions on reported problems and assist in implementing fixes.
  • Collaborate with other Global Security teams to enhance security posture of the organization; provide enhancement solution and expertise where applicable.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, and knowledge in R, C#.
  • Excellent interpersonal and highly developed communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Collaborative team player who a strong willingness to learn, and confident in bringing novel ideas.
  • Creative thinker and analytical problem-solver who is self-driven and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in working with or managing SOAR platforms.
  • Knowledge in programming languages such as JavaScript along with knowledge of HTML & CSS.
  • Proficiency in relational databases, such as MySQL, PostgreSQL & non-relational databases such as MongoDB.
  • Experience with fine-tuning machine learning models, both supervised & unsupervised.
  • Experience working with large language models & packages such as PyTorch, Transformer.

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
  • Opportunities to do challenging work
  • Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities

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Job Skills

Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Information Security, Information Technology Security, IT Systems Integration, Negotiation, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)