Senior Splunk Engineer (Global Security)

RBC Defensive Threat Operations (DTO) team is seeking an experienced Splunk Engineer with demonstrated competence and thought leadership capability to contribute toward the success of our Cyber Resiliency initiatives. Under the direction of the Director of Correlation Engineering, the Senior Splunk Engineer is responsible for maintaining the RBC Security Information Event Management (SIEM) platform.

What will you do?

The Senior Splunk Engineer is a hands-on technologist who is an expert in the use of the technologies that comprise the RBC SIEM platform architecture, and creates and tunes the SIEM rules to adjust the specifications of alerts and security incidents. The scope of this position is RBC Enterprise-wide and requires a very good understanding of the security controls RBC uses and how they provide value to the business.

The incumbent will work closely with other members of the Global Security teams in ensuring that the security posture of RBC is maintained and take a proactive approach in continually assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of the SIEM platform.

Essential Functions:

1. Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the SIEM and Splunk platform
2. Develop and implement effective correlation rules
3. Tune SIEM components to ensure maximum reliability and reduce false positives
4. Review security context alerts and log sources

Essential Capabilities:

1. Ability to relate to non-technical users in user-friendly language
2. Ability to understand or learn the technical implications of security threats
3. Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives or activities, and effectively make judgments in prioritizing and time allocation in a high-pressure environment

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

1. Bachelor of Science in a technology-related discipline or 3 years of relevant experience
2. 5 years of experience in a role dedicated to the configuration, maintenance and administration of Splunk and Enterprise Security
3. Proficiency in developing and optimizing Splunk queries, dashboards, and alerts.
4. Significant experience with and working knowledge of Syslog
5. Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, or PowerShell) for automation and tool integration.
6. Significant experience with and expertise in creating event correlation logic and rules
7. Hands-on experience deploying and managing Splunk in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
8. Possess excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and verbal / written communication skills
9. Ability to manage critical situations, and maintain solid relationships with colleagues

Nice-to-have:

1. Splunk Core Certified Power User or Admin (minimum).
2. Certified Information Systems Security Professional

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

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Job Skills:

1. Decision Making
2. Group Problem Solving
3. Identity Access Management (IAM)
4. Information Security
5. Information Technology Security
6. IT Systems Integration
7. Negotiation
8. Security Controls
9. Security Information
10. Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
11. SIEM Tools
12. Software Development
13. Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
14. Strategic Objectives

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

Posted Date: 2024-11-18

Application Deadline: 2025-04-07

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

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