Job DescriptionWhat is the opportunity?We seek a Director, Authentication Engineering (EIAM,CIAM) to lead the design, delivery, and operations of RBC's global IAM Authentication services across the enterprise. In this role, you will oversee the IAM engineering team responsible for developing and implementing complex identity and access management systems, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, timelines, scope, and budget. You'll drive system resiliency, defect resolution, program-level metrics, and IT service management activities including change, incident, and problem management.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in authentication, directory services, federation, and identity management, with proven experience designing and supporting large-scale enterprise systems. You'll need a strong background in IT service management, security best practices, and a passion for authentication and security innovation.
What will you do?- Solution Delivery, development, engineering and integration
- Design and implement enterprise-grade IAM services used across RBC
- Provide technical leadership in establishing standards, guidelines, and best practices for solution development and deployment
- Ensure IAM system deployments meet roadmap milestones on time and within budget
- Facilitate disciplined decision-making that balances business needs with IAM architecture, operations, and support requirements
- Develop roadmaps and align IT investments with future-state architecture
- Ensure new projects and programs meet enterprise architectural and technology standards
- Collaborative working with other IAM teams
- Support implementation of the IAM framework, including monitoring, reporting, escalation procedures, and identification of emerging security trends and issues
- Provide project estimates, assumptions, and integration guidance while enforcing consistency across business functions
- Recommend continuous integration improvements to enhance build and deployment processes and identify automation opportunities
- Identify cost savings and operational efficiencies through process improvements, effective tooling, and elimination of redundant systems
- Provide recommendations for agile delivery without increasing resources
- Conduct technical forums to promote innovation and collaboration within the development team
- Relationships & Communications:
- Develops and maintains strong relationships with the IAM managers, quality assurance analysts, business analysts, project managers, architects, business sponsors and technical staff.
- Excellent communications ability, both written and oral.
- Able to effectively present as required to all levels of T&O management.
- Developing & Coaching
- Recruit, lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering growth through clear performance objectives and career opportunities
- Establish a culture and work environment that attracts, retains, and motivates a diverse, skilled workforce with high employee engagement
- Drive team efficiency, effectiveness, and continuous improvement
- Conduct quarterly performance reviews that incorporate project feedback and comparative team assessments, holding staff to standards of excellence
- Apply HR best practices and talent management principles
- Build team capabilities to sustain a high-achievement environment
- Invest in your own professional development
- Managerial Excellence:
- Communicate RBC's vision and reinforce behaviors that support organizational goals
- Establish clear individual goals, drive performance management, support career development, and recognize strong performance
- Leverage cross-functional and enterprise-wide teams to develop better solutions and foster collaborative thinking
- Lead change effectively while supporting employees through transitions and maintaining focus on business priorities
- Monitor configuration and software delivery automation trends to ensure unit strategies and execution remain aligned
What do you need to succeed?Must-have: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- Minimum 4 years in IAM roles with strong experience designing and implementing Authentication solutions
- Proven proficiency with Entra ID (EIAM), Okta (CIAM/Auth0), RSA, and Passwordless and central authorization solutions
- Strong understanding of Authentication patterns
- Experience integrating IAM solutions into diverse IT environments (cloud-native: AWS, Azure, GCP; on-premises)
- Minimum 2 years of development or DevOps experience, including scripting/programming (Python, Shell, Java), infrastructure automation (Terraform, Ansible), and CI/CD (GitHub Actions)
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with strong attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities to articulate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders
Nice-to-have:- IAM-related certifications (MS Entra ID, Okta, Auth0, Terraform)
- Experience with API integration (RESTful APIs) and microservices architectures
- Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (Splunk, Datadog, ELK Stack)
- Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud deployment methodologies
- Understanding of compliance frameworks, regulatory requirements, and audit processes
- Experience with networking/security technologies (load balancers: F5/GTM/LTM, firewalls, SSL certificates)
What's in it for you?- 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
- Flexible work/life balance options
- Opportunities to do challenging work and take on progressively greater accountabilities
Job SkillsDecision Making, Group Problem Solving, Identity Access Management (IAM), Information Security, Information Technology Security, IT Systems Integration, Negotiation, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Additional Job DetailsAddress: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:2026-06-10
Application Deadline:2026-07-21
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.
