Cybersecurity Specialist

24 hours ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Royal Bank of Canada Full time
Job Overview

At Royal Bank of Canada, we are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Specialist to lead the implementation of runtime API security solutions. This role plays a pivotal part in assessing and deploying security measures to protect our APIs from emerging threats.

Responsibilities
  • API Security Solution Deployment:
    • Lead end-to-end deployment of API security solutions within the bank
    • Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams for seamless integration across cloud and on-prem environments
    • Monitor platform performance and ensure alignment with KPIs and SLAs
    • Omitimize platform configurations to detect, block, and prevent API-related threats
  • API Security Roadmap Implementation:
    • Contribute to planning, execution, and delivery of API security initiatives as part of the broader security improvement roadmap
    • Stay ahead of emerging threats and technologies, recommending improvements to the API security framework
  • Automation & Pipeline Integration:
    • Collaborate with Application Security Engineering and DevOps teams to automate security processes
    • Help integrate API security solutions into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing and monitoring
    • Develop scripts and tools to streamline processes and conducting data analysis
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Documentation:
    • Act as technical lead, liaising with internal teams (including IT, Compliance, and Risk) and vendors to drive the implementation forward
    • Document processes, configurations, and lessons learned to ensure knowledge transfer across the organization
    • Provide regular updates to senior leadership on work initiatives, risks, and mitigation strategies
Requirements
  • Mandatory Qualifications:
    • 5+ years of experience in Application & API security
    • Strong knowledge of API protocols/frameworks (e.g., REST, SOAP, GraphQL, gRPC), API gateways (e.g., Apigee, Kong), Authentication and Authorization Protocols (OAuth2/OIDC/JWT etc.)
    • Strong Understanding of OWASP API Security Top 10 and secure coding practices
    • Strong knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
    • Experience working in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
    • Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and monitoring tasks
    • Familiarity with runtime security, eBPF, and traffic monitoring for API discovery
    • Familiarity with workflow management tools (e.g., Jira, GitHub Issues) for issue tracking and collaboration
  • Nice-to-Have Qualifications:
    • Expertise in API Security frameworks and experience with API Security Testing tools (DAST, AST, etc.) and Runtime API protection platforms
    • Experience working within financial institutions or other highly regulated industries
    • Security certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, CASP, CEH or Certified DevSecOps Engineer
    • Knowledge of data residency requirements and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS, NIST CSF)
What We Offer
  • 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
About Us

Royal Bank of Canada is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that promotes equity and equal opportunities for all employees.

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