Senior Cyber Security Network Analyst (Global Security)

What is the opportunity?

As a Senior Network Security Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful implementation, maintenance, and support of critical network and security infrastructure services across RBC and its subsidiaries global environments. These include the Intranet (Core, LAN/WAN, Server Farm), Internet (Surfing, E-commerce), and Extranet ecosystems. As a key member of the Infrastructure Security team, you will manage and support a range of security appliances and technologies, such as Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Cisco IPS, Malware Prevention, and Web Application Firewalls, while also supporting additional tools that safeguard RBC and its subsidiaries.

Your primary responsibilities will include providing advanced technical expertise to troubleshoot complex issues, implement configuration changes, and ensure the seamless operation of security systems across various vendor platforms. You will collaborate closely with clients, business partners, escalation teams (implementation/engineering), and vendors to resolve incidents, conduct root cause analyses, and deliver infrastructure changes across RBC’s global enterprise, spanning North and South America, Caribbean, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. This role demands a high level of organizational and technical proficiency to protect and enhance RBC’s security posture in a dynamic and evolving threat landscape.

What will you do?

• Responsible for the day-to-day Level 2 Support for cyber and network security infrastructure (firewalls, intrusion/malware prevention, web application firewalls (WAF), cloud security) globally
• Responsible for deployment and life cycle maintenance of technologies such as Palo Alto, Checkpoint Citrix NetScaler, Cisco ASA, Ivanti, Arbor and Akamai WAF
• Responding to network security events and incident escalations from the first-level support Service Desk, internal/external clients and business partners
• Work closely with DevOps/Automation teams to identify opportunities for automation, provide technical requirements and validate functionality before production
• Creating/updating support documentation and diagrams
• Leading medium to large initiatives related to Network Security platforms and associated key controls
• Effectively communicate project updates to the project manager and leadership team to ensure alignment and informed decision-making.
• Participating in presentations with management on gap analysis, solutions, business proposals, etc.
• Leveraging instrumentation and automation tools to enhance operations
• Participate in 24 x 7 on-call rotational shifts including evenings and nights
• Participating in meetings and training sessions to review and understand new technology and service deployments

 
What do you need to succeed?
Must Have:

• Certification in at least one of the firewall platforms (Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Fortinet, Cisco ASA) and expert working experience working with the following network and security appliances/vendors: Palo Alto, FireEye, Arbor, Algosec, Cisco Firepower, Cisco IOS & NX-OS based routers & switches
• Extensive experience with building and troubleshooting network security appliances
• Solid understanding and troubleshooting capability of L2/L3 protocols (ARP, HSRP, VRRP, STP, BGP, VRF, OSPF) in a Cisco environment
• Solid understanding Knowledge of security concepts such as NAT/PAT, IPSEC, SSL, DDoS, IP Spoofing etc.
• Excellent understanding of the OSI model, application protocols such as DNS, DHCP, HTTP, FTP, Telnet, SSH, TCP/IP, including packet inspection/protocol analysis using packet analyzers for troubleshooting
• Solid communication and teamwork skills

 
Nice-to-Have:

• Certifications like CISSP, CISM, Palo Alto and Cloud are considered an asset
• Understanding of Agile, Scrum, DevOps and Cloud practices

Job Skills

Communication, Critical Thinking, Cyber Security Management, Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Information Security, Information Technology Security, Long Term Planning, Network Defense

Additional Job Details

16 YORK ST:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeTECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSRegularSalaried2026-05-122026-05-23

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

Our Employment Opportunities

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.

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