Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The Application Security team is undertaking multiple complex enterprise-wide initiatives to improve the security and quality of RBC applications. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Penetration Testing, you will provide application penetration testing services for the global RBC business and application development teams across all enterprise information technology groups. You will act as the subject matter expert in the execution of penetration testing, in addition to participating in the development of application security best practices, tools, processes, and landscapes. You will also provide technical input on current, interim and target state penetration testing and security processes, and communicate the needs of development teams to strategic security leadership.

What will you do?

• Participate in and lead a range of security assessment activities. Perform penetration testing against application landscapes (Web, API & mobile) and oversee application and infrastructure penetration testing assessments performed by 3rd party suppliers.
• Ensure applications & infrastructure are thoroughly security tested using industry best practices prior to promotion to production
• Educate key organizational stakeholders (e.g. developers, security consultants, executives) on application security matters and impacts on the organization
• Assist in the development, evaluation, and implementation of application & infrastructure penetration testing processes and tools
• Research and keep up to date on security emerging threats, techniques, tools, and trends

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• 4+ years of experience in executing application layer penetration testing exercises
• Possess strong understanding of web and mobile application architecture and development principles
• Exposure to application security best practices such as secure coding, security testing techniques
• Knowledge of OWASP, SANS or other security-related frameworks
• Familiarity with modern application layer penetration testing tooling and platforms

Nice-to-have

• OSCP, OSCE, GWAPT, GMOB, GXPN certifications an asset
• Experience in testing network systems and cloud services (e.g. AWS, Azure)
• Demonstrated knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Java, Perl, etc.), network protocols, and operating systems (Windows, Linux, Unix, macOS)
• Understanding and experience in agile methodology

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
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
• Opportunities to building close relationships with clients
• Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies

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Job Skills

Application Development, Application Security, Cloud Computing, Critical Thinking, Infrastructure Penetration Testing, Mobile Penetration Testing, Network Security Architecture, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Penetration Testing, Secure Coding, Security Practices, Vulnerability Remediation, Web Application Penetration Testing

Additional Job Details

Address:

410 GEORGIA ST W, FLOOR 3:VANCOUVER

City:

Vancouver

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-05-29

Application Deadline:

2025-09-09

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

I nclusion 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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Job Tags

Full time, Interim role, Flexible hours,

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