Security Analyst: Forensic Investigations

Fairygodboss; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

PNC is seeking a Security Analyst within its Forensic Investigations organization in the United States. The role involves conducting forensic investigations for the bank, including employee relations, email, and legal holds, with familiarity in incident response and cyber security.

Prior lab experience with examiner machines is preferred. Base salary ranges from $75,000 to $112,000, with incentive eligibility and location-based variations.

Qualifications

• Experience in digital forensics and incident response.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Familiarity with data security controls and governance.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical evaluation and analysis to improve the organization’s security posture.
• Performs investigation and data loss prevention, data manipulation, and coordination of activities to mitigate risks.
• Advises on complex security procedures for clients and staff; shares knowledge.
• Conducts security assessments and recommends corrective actions per established guidelines.

Skills

Digital forensics

computer forensics

Investigative experience

Forensic analysis

Forensic examination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Profile

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.

PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.

Monday - Friday: 8:00 - 4:30 pm

As a Security Analyst within PNC's Forensic Investigations organization, you will be based in Birmingham, AL, Pittsburgh, PA, Columbus, OH.

The Security Analyst role is responsible for forensic investigations for all of PNC Bank.

This includes, Employee Relations, Email, and legal holds. Candidates familiar with incident response, forensics and cyber security would be ideal for this position.

Prior working experience with forensic investigations using examiner machines in a lab is needed

Certifications Preferred

IACIS - CFCE or SANS/GIAC forensics certifications

Provides technical evaluation and analysis in a specific Security area. Supports activities, process, and tools needed to improve overall security posture of the organization.

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.

Investigates and recommends corrective actions for data security related to established guidelines.

Preferred skills

• Digital forensics
• computer forensics
• Investigative experience
• Forensic analysis
• Forensic examination

Preferred

Prior working experience with forensic investigations using examiner machines in a lab is needed

PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Job Description

• Provides technical evaluation and analysis. Supports activities, process, and tools needed to improve overall security posture of the organization.
• 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.

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.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

Preferred Skills

Access Control (AC), Building Architecture, Customer Solutions, Disaster Recovery Planning, Information Security, Network Security, Physical Security, Risk Assessments, Security Technologies

Competencies

Analytical Thinking, Effective Communications, Information Assurance, Information Security Management, Information Security Technologies, IT Environment, IT Standards, Procedures & Policies, IT Systems Management, Problem Solving, Software Security Assurance

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience. Certifications are often desired. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Education

Bachelors

Certifications

No Required Certification(s)

Licenses

No Required License(s)

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $75,000.00 - $112,000.00

Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education. This role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.

Application Window

Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 05/04/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.

Benefits

PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.

In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.

Disability Accommodations Statement

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.

This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and, for any registered role, the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.

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