Job Abstract

Provides technical evaluation and analysis in a specific Security area. Supports activities, process, and tools needed to improve overall security posture of the organization. Primary responsibilities do not include Architect or Engineering responsibilities. Applies security concepts, reviews information, executes defined tasks, analyzes requirements, reviews logs, and creates documentation. Performs investigation and data loss prevention, data manipulation, and coordination of activities. Perfo... more details

Position Overview

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As a Security Specialist (Assessments) within PNC’s Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH, Birmingham, AL or Dallas, TX. The position is primarily based in a PNC location. Responsibilities require time in the office or in the field on a regular basis. Some responsibilities may be performed remotely, at the manager’s discretion.

The security assessment team is responsible for identifying & assessing security posture through centralized management of security assessment methodology and execution of assessments in order to reduce inherent risk and increase quality of risk management. The team falls in the Enterprise Information Security organization under the Policy, Governance, and Assessment department and is split into two functional areas including Security Assessment Process Engineering and Security Assessment Execution. Collectively the team offers a suite of security assessments that intersect across the technology lifecycle by embedding within enterprise processes such as: Enterprise Architecture technology standards, Enterprise Change Office Change Methodology Framework, and The Technology Delivery Factory Permit to Operate.

As a Security Assessment team Security Specialist, you will be responsible for assessing new and changing technologies for security risks and compliance with PNC policy and standards, delivery and oversight of security requirements on change projects, and continuous improvement/maturity of the team’s security assessment processes. You will work with stakeholders across the technology and business lines to deliver secure solution architectures and to identify new or compensating controls for novel risks. Your role will ensure technology assessments are comprehensive by engaging partners within security (third party, attack surface management, cryptography, etc.) to provide a single security point of view.

A specific responsibility for this role will require knowledge and experience of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) technologies and candidates must have information security experience in designing and implementing solutions for securing AWS workloads. This role will ensure appropriate security requirements are incorporated into AWS solution components (compute, storage, and network) and hosted applications to ensure compliance with various standards.

Experience:
IT Auditing/assessment
Governance/Compliance
Security Risk
AWS cloud solutions

Job Description

• Provides technical evaluation and analysis in a specific Security area. Supports activities, process, and tools needed to improve overall security posture of the organization. Primary responsibilities do not include Architect or Engineering responsibilities.
• Applies security concepts, reviews information, executes defined tasks, analyzes requirements, reviews logs, and creates documentation. Performs investigation and data loss prevention, data manipulation, and coordination of activities. Performs actions to address or mitigate risks and vulnerabilities. Reviews and defines controls.
• Advises on more complex security procedures and products for clients, security administrators and network operations. Participates in enforcement of control security risks and threats; potential of one more controls subject to manager discretion. Shares knowledge with staff.
• Conducts security assessments and other information security routines consistently. Investigates and recommends corrective actions for data security related to established guidelines.
• Develops policies and procedures to standardize security functions and eliminate potential vulnerabilities and threats. Oversees that business needs are being met during development.

PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:

• Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
• Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Competencies

Analytical Thinking – Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis and the ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve the problems in the best interest of the business.

Effective Communications – Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Information Assurance – Knowledge of and the ability to protect information and information systems while ensuring their confidentiality, integrity and availability.

Information Security Management – Knowledge of and the ability to manage the processes, tools, techniques and practices for assuring adherence to standards associated with accessing, altering and protecting organizational data.

Information Security Technologies – Knowledge of technologies and technology-based solutions dealing with information security issues.

IT Environment – Knowledge of an organization's IT purposes, activities and standards; ability to create an effective IT environment for business operations.

IT Standards, Procedures & Policies – Knowledge of and the ability to utilize a variety of administrative skill sets and technical knowledge to manage organizational IT policies, standards, and procedures.

IT Systems Management – Knowledge of and ability to utilize a variety of technical tools and techniques to guarantee service availability and ensure IT system performance.

Problem Solving – Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

Software Security Assurance – Knowledge of and the ability to detect and prevent data security vulnerabilities of coding throughout the software development life cycle within software development organizations.

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 5+ years of industry-relevant experience. Specific certifications are often required. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Education

Bachelors

Additional Job Description

Benefits

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