Security Engineer - Cloud Security Controls

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 112,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. is seeking a Security Engineer to secure cloud workloads on AWS and Azure. You will build and test controls, leverage CSPM tools, and work with Cloud Architects, SOC, and DevOps to shift security left in CI/CD pipelines.

You will mentor junior staff, help define roadmap, and collaborate across multiple cloud environments to ensure secure by default deployments. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with AWS/Azure cloud services in enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of cloud security best practices.
• Experience performing security gap analyses on cloud services or cloud infrastructure.
• Experience implementing security controls for public cloud workloads in Azure and AWS.
• Proficiency with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Demonstrated project leadership and ability to guide large team initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Build and test security controls for Azure and AWS resources.
• Validate control effectiveness and promote controls to production workloads.
• Work within an Agile team and participate in planning sessions.
• Engineer and configure CSPM tools to analyze cloud workloads for compliance in CI/CD environments.
• Automate deployment and security integration in DevOps pipelines (SAC/IAC).
• Collaborate with Cloud Architects and SOC to address vulnerabilities and codify controls.
• Assist DevOps teams with security development and operations.

Skills

AWS/Azure cloud security

Scripting: Python, PowerShell, Bash

Git proficiency

Security testing

Written communications

Verbal communications

Leadership

Creative problem solving

SQL/Query languages

Education

Bachelors

Tools

Git

Azure

AWS

CSPM tools

CI/CD tooling

Job description

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(n) [position title] within PNC's [name of division] organization, you will be based in [city/state location of position].

Job Profile

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 within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, .Strongsville, OH, Dallas, TX, Birmingham, AL, Denver, CO, Phoenix, AZ.

As a Security Engineer on PNC's Cloud Security team, you will build and deploy innovative security controls that protect public cloud workloads that meet and often exceed regulatory standards. You will work on a highly innovative/collaborative team that works diligently to automate and bake security into Azure and AWS public cloud workloads. You will utilize the Cloud Provider's and third party Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools to perform posture assessment PNC's public cloud workloads. Familiarity and willingness to develop expertise in utilizing these CSPM tools as the source of truth for public cloud resource compliance is a must for this position.

You will work closely with Cloud Security's Security as Code (SAC) pipeline to test and deploy security controls that ensure PNC workloads are secure by default. You will interact and engage with PNC Cloud Architects and PNC's SOC team to understand potential vulnerabilities and work to codify these controls. In addition, you will engage with our Cloud Product team and Infrastructure as Code (IAC) teams as we shift our security controls to the left into Cloud Infrastructure pipelines. Being able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing is critical to interacting and engaging our stakeholders and internal customers. You will be a vital part of the Cloud Security team's mission to secure PNC's cloud workloads.

As a Security Engineer, you will help mentor and guide the junior members of the team and participate in future roadmap planning. A strong ability to collaborate, problem solve, and actively build trust with our partners and stakeholders is critical.

Responsibilities

• Build and test security controls for Azure resources and AWS services
• Validate security control effectiveness and promote controls to production workloads
• Work within agile team and proactively participate in planning sessions
• Engineer and Configure utilizing CSPM tools to effectively analyze and assess cloud workloads for compliance in a CI/CD environment
• Continuous learning environment - Our team does not stand still, a growth mindset that is continuously seeking new and better ways to solve security challenges is a must.
• Assess, implement, automate, and document security solutions and processes for Microsoft Azure and AWS
• Provide analysis of workloads to ensure alignment with operational security requirements in order to go to production.
• Work closely with Cloud Security Product Owner to refine backlog tickets and define priority and sizing
• Automate and orchestrate the process of Cloud software deployment (CI/CD) to integrate enterprise security standards, policies, configurations, and architectures, for applications, platforms, and infrastructure
• Assist DevOps team members with the development and operationalization of security
• Ensure the security posture of applications seeking deployment into Production

Preferred Skills

• Deep experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud services in an Enterprise environment
• Thorough understanding of Cloud security best practices.
• Experience performing security gap analysis on Cloud Services or Cloud Infrastructure
• Experience in implementing security controls for public cloud workloads in Azure and AWS.
• Experience creating innovative security solutions that balance security with all other corporate priorities
• Proficient in one or more scripting languages such as Python, Powershell, Bash, etc.
• Expertise with Git, including branching workflows.
• Experience with testing security controls to ensure the effectiveness of the control.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Process and detail oriented.
• Has demonstrated project leadership, helping guide the direction of large team initiatives.
• Ability to 'think outside the box' when considering options to address security controls at scale and across multiple cloud service providers.
• Expertise in SQL or SQL-type query languages

Preferred Certifications

• Azure Fundamentals - AZ-900
• Azure Security Engineer Associate - AZ-500
• AWS Cloud Security Engineer

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 subject matter expertise when applying security concepts. Leverages technical knowledge and industry experience to design, build, and maintain technology solutions. Responsible for deliverables related to project timelines.
• Responsible for working with architecture to take high level architectural designs and determine the specifics around implementation details (ex: sizing) integration details, onboarding and operationalization.
• Evaluates patches, updates, and ongoing maintenance. Determines impacts to existing solutions when new standards are implemented. Utilizes change control and other governance processes to ensure alignment of solutions .
• Develops detailed implementation, configuration, design, and engineering documentation. Build and implement solutions.
• Works with operational partners to enable transition and day-to-day supportability.
• Provides engineering support to existing technology in a production environment and collaborating with other groups as required. Seeks opportunities to grow a broad knowledge base to complement specific subject matter expertise.

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

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 Security Management, Information Security Technologies, IT Environment, IT Standards, Procedures & Policies, IT Systems Management, Network and Internet Security, Problem Solving, Technical Troubleshooting

Work Experience

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

Certifications

No Required Certification(s)

Licenses

No Required License(s)

Language Assessments

No Required or Preferred Language Assessments

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $91,000.00 - $185,900.00

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 09/17/2026, 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.

To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com.

Disability Accommodations Statement

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At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.

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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