Director, Strategic Security Integrations (Global Security)

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The Director, Strategic Security Integrations initiatives is responsible for assisting in the acquisition due diligence, network and application security reviews and security consultation of newly acquired companies as well as supporting potential divestitures.

This role collaborates across all towers within Global Security's organizational boundaries, with a focus on developing integration plans for each acquisition while managing technical risk throughout the deal lifecycle.

You will identify and assess key security issues for acquired entities, implementing actionable plans to achieve remediation of security threats, and diving deep on tactical security aspects of a service in need of extra attention while driving risk mitigation strategy for acquired entities.

In addition, the role includes supporting all Cybersecurity technical needs and the overall work effort for end to end integration for M&A initiatives. Additionally, the role encompasses influencing cross-functional security diligence and integration teams to ensure all relevant security tasks are completed. Stakeholder groups include the acquired entity and the broader Security teams, Technology, Risk, Compliance, and IT partners.

What will you do?

• Review network, cloud, and access architecture of acquired companies including technology, operations and processes with the goal of defining a plan to align to and integrate with RBC

• Perform security reviews and capabilities assessments on acquisitions to determine gaps and priorities for integration

• Support and provide recommendations to leadership for remediating security gaps

• Providing in depth expertise about security principles and ensuring controls are included as technical requirements

• Advising peer architects, technologists and business partners on approved security patterns and practices

• Reviewing and challenging defined IT security related internal standards for the ongoing improvement of GS M&A policies and procedures

• Acting as a single point of contact, collaborating closely with other Global Security and Technology Infrastructure resources, for IT security related matters

• Promoting IT Security culture within the business and application management team and building an external network regarding IT security relevant to the business function

• Defining pragmatic solutions and recommending alternatives that meet or exceed security requirements for acquired companies

• Performing risk/threat assessments of all M&A projects related to the function and reporting on the security status of projects

What do you need to succeed?

Must have:

• Requires 7+ years of technology domain experience in information technology roles, related to network design, cloud principles, and engineering

• Proven ability to identify and assess critical security risks in acquired entities, including vulnerabilities in infrastructure, applications, and processes

• Strong strategic thinking to drive risk mitigation strategies tailored to acquired entities, balancing business continuity with security requirements

• Deep technical understanding of tactical security challenges ( network segmentation, endpoint security, cloud security) and the ability to prioritize and resolve them

• Advanced knowledge of Networking Security Tooling and methodologies

• Advanced knowledge of Operating Systems (Windows/Unix/AIX/Linux)

• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks ( NIST, ISO 27001) and their practical application in fast-paced integration scenarios

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and influence cross-functional teams (Security, Technology, Risk, Compliance, IT) to ensure seamless security integration.
  

Nice-to-have:

• Professional security/risk management certifications, such as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Risk & Information Systems Control (CRISC).

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

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Job Skills

Critical Thinking, Cyber Security Management, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Information Security Management, Information Technology Security, Interpersonal Relationship Management, IT Security Architecture, Performance Management (PM)

Additional Job Details

Address:

16 YORK ST: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:

2026-02-27

Application Deadline:

2026-03-11

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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