Senior Threat Modeller - RBC Global Security

Are you a cyber security professional with an interest in threat modelling? Would you like to work with several dynamic cybersecurity and development teams to deliver a scalable threat modelling program? We've got the role for you!

We are looking for a passionate cyber security professional that has a strong grasp of threat modelling to help us continue and evolve a program that facilitates effective threat modelling across the entirety of RBC and our subsidiaries. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a broad variety of stakeholders, drive impact through your work, and materially improve the cyber resilience of our organization.

What will you do?

• Define and analyze potential threat scenarios to identify security gaps and assess associated risks
• Develop and provide recommendations on threat mitigation or remediation
• Deliver threat models for applications, systems, and architecture patterns
• Perform code and architectural design reviews for internal and external software products
• Develop and implement tooling and processes to support threat modeling activities
• Develop and deliver security training and education programs for application developers, project managers, architects, and similar roles
• Prioritize and track application security issues across the organization
• Lead implementation efforts for security initiatives and resolutions resulting from internal and external assessments
• Ensure that issues identified are appropriately prioritized and addressed in future product releases
• Work with development teams to guarantee timely resolution of issues
• Identify and provide application security recommendations during requirement and design reviews
• Track open issues and follow up with different teams to address open issues.
• Communicates technical information to a non-technical audience and non-technical information to a technical audience in a cross-site and cross-functional setting.
• Enable application owners and developers to understand threats and appropriately prioritize security issues and mitigations

Must Have's:

• Minimum of a B.S. in Computer Science, MIS or related degree and five (5) years of related experience in information security, development, software engineering or a combination of education, training and experience.
• Expertise in threat modelling methodologies (e.g. STRIDE, DREAD, PASTA, etc.) and relevant tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical findings into business-oriented insights
• Ability to analyze decompose and analyze complex application architectures
• Strong understanding of networking and operating systems (Windows, MacOS, Linux, Unix)
• Understanding of modern, cloud centric architectures and DevOps principles
• A strong understanding of offensive security tactics, techniques, and procedures

Nice-to-Have's:

• Certifications in the Cyber Security domain
• Above average performance. You are competitive and passionate. You thrive on challenge and have a proven ability to set ambitious but achievable goals and surpass them
• A team player. At RBC we work together. You will be the type of person that brings that approach to your work. You will have a proven ability to build, grow, and maintain relationships both internally and externally.
• Computer Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification or the ability to obtain within six (6) months

What's in it for you?

At a team level, you will have exposure to operating in complex and critical environments that power our economy. You will work with talented and driven offensive security experts; refining and expanding your skillset. You will be given the opportunity to attend industry-leading public and private training sessions to take your skills to the next level.

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.
• Dedicated budget for annual training and conference attendance
• Leaders who support your development through coaching, training, and managing opportunities.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Flexible work/life balance options including a hybrid-remote working environment.
• Opportunities to do challenging work.
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities.
• Opportunities to build close relationships with various cyber security teams.

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