Faisal Iqbal
Director Network Security Sre Risk & Compliance @RBC
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WORK HISTORY
Director Network Security Sre Risk & Compliance @RBC
Define and execute long-term strategies aligning network security, automation, and infrastructure modernization with business objectives.* Oversee policy frameworks, governance models, and risk management practices to ensure global compliance and resilience.* Drive the automation roadmap to reduce operational toil, enhance observability, and improve time-to-remediation.* Champion adoption of AI-driven automation and orchestration platforms (Python, Ansible, XSOAR).* Measure and report ROI of automation initiatives to senior leadership through actionable metrics and business impact analysis.
EDUCATION
American University
Washington Semester Program, International Law and Organizations
Elizabethtown College
Bachelor of Arts, Communications
United International University
Master of Science - MS, Computer Science
ABOUT FAISAL IQBAL
I am a results-driven cybersecurity and infrastructure practitioner with proven track record of building resilient, automated, and compliant technology ecosystems across global enterprises. Over the past decade, I’ve led large-scale transformation programs that modernized network and cloud security operations, reduced operational toil by thousands of hours, and delivered multi-million-dollar cost efficiencies.I have driven automation, compliance, and instrumentation initiatives that strengthened operational resilience and observability across one of Canada’s largest financial institutions. My leadership philosophy blends technical depth with strategic execution — aligning cyber infrastructure, automation, and governance with business outcomes.I specialize in:* Cyber Infrastructure Strategy & Transformation* Network Security Automation (Python, Ansible, XSOAR, APIs)* Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)* Audit Readiness & Compliance Automation* Executive Stakeholder Engagement & Program DeliveryI thrive in environments that demand both strategic vision and hands-on leadership. I am passionate about scaling security capabilities through automation, empowering high-performing teams, and delivering measurable business impact.
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