Cloud Security Engineer: Secure by Default in Azure & AWS

PNC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 91,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

PNC is seeking a Security Engineer within its Cloud Security team to build and deploy security controls for Azure and AWS workloads. The role emphasizes automating security into CI/CD pipelines, leveraging CSPM tools, and collaborating with Cloud Architects and SOC to codify controls.

The engineer will mentor junior teammates and contribute to roadmap planning. Strong communication, problem solving, and left-shift security are essential in a fast-paced, enterprise environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with AWS and Azure cloud services in an enterprise environment.
• Proficient in scripting and Git; strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise applying security concepts and design, build, and maintain technology solutions.
• Collaborate with architecture to translate high-level designs into implementation details and operationalization.
• Evaluate patches and updates; ensure alignment with new standards via governance processes.
• Develop detailed implementation, configuration, design, and engineering documentation.
• Work with operational partners to enable transition and day-to-day supportability.
• Provide engineering support to existing production systems and grow knowledge base.

Skills

AWS

Azure

Cloud security

CSPM tools

Scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

Git

CI/CD security

Strong communication

Team mentoring

Threat analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CSPM tools

CI/CD tooling

Security testing tools

Job description

PNC is seeking a Security Engineer within its Cloud Security team to build and deploy security controls for Azure and AWS workloads. The role emphasizes automating security into CI/CD pipelines, leveraging CSPM tools, and collaborating with Cloud Architects and SOC to codify controls.

The engineer will mentor junior teammates and contribute to roadmap planning. Strong communication, problem solving, and left-shift security are essential in a fast-paced, enterprise environment.