Security Engineer - Cryptographic Engineer for Post Quantum Cryptography

Fairygodboss; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 185,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/prescription drug coverage

401(k) with match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

PNC seeks a Security Engineer based in Pittsburgh, PA, to leverage cryptographic knowledge and deliver technical solutions. The role includes evaluating updates and developing documentation to support implementation.

Successful candidates should have a bachelor's degree and extensive experience in cryptographic tools. PNC offers competitive salary and benefits including medical coverage and flexible time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry-relevant experience in a security role.
• Strong analytical skills to identify complex issues.
• Experience with cryptographic tools and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain technology solutions.
• Evaluate patches and updates to existing solutions.
• Develop engineering documentation for implemented solutions.

Skills

Cryptography

Regulatory Knowledge

Technical Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelors

Tools

Oracle Key Manager

Thales CipherTrust Manager

PKI Management Tools

OpenSearch

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. As a Security Engineer within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA; Cleveland, OH; Birmingham, AL; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO or Phoenix, AZ.

Experience

• Cryptographic, Technical, and Tooling Experience
• Experience with enterprise centralized cryptographic program
• Cryptographic lifecycle management, secure environments, key ceremonies, and chain of custody controls
• Key management solutions across cloud (AWS, Azure) and data platforms (MSSQL, Oracle, Linux, MongoDB, Pure, Neo4j)
• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), including certificate lifecycle management, issuance, renewal, and troubleshooting
• Application layer protection technologies and tokenization strategies
• Cryptographic inventory awareness and integration across platforms supporting enterprise visibility
• Familiarity with cryptographic agility principles, post-quantum tooling, and quantum-safe technologies
• Advanced understanding of cryptographic solutions supporting strategic planning, including the impact of quantum computing on enterprise security.
• Hands on experience with cryptographic platforms and tooling: Key Management: Oracle Key Manager, Thales CipherTrust Manager; HSMs: Thales, SWIFT, Entrust; PKI/Certificate Management: Venafi, Microsoft ADCS; Tokenization: Protegrity; Cryptographic Inventory: AgileSec Analytics
• Proficiency with enterprise standard tools: Workflow and collaboration platforms (Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, ServiceNow); Data visualization and reporting tools with ability to support reporting, dashboarding and analytics; OpenSearch preferred
• Compliance, Regulatory, and Industry Knowledge
• Knowledge of PCI standards, FIPS requirements (including validation), FIPS, and NIST cryptographic guidance for current, and emerging standards.
• Foundational understanding of Cryptographic agility principles and their application in enterprise environments
• Familiarity of Industry guidance and collaboration bodies (G7, FS-ISAC, FSSCC, CNSA) related to PQC roadmap development and migration planning.
• Soft Skills and Professional Qualities
• The ability to deliver both initiatives and business as usual (BAU) activities to completion.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Demonstrates a high level of precision in implementing and validating cryptographic controls and processes.
• Capable of translating complex technical concepts for non‑technical stakeholders and collaborating across teams.
• Adapt to stay updated with evolving security threats, technologies, and cryptographic standards.
• Produce clear, concise, and professional documentation (policies, procedures, technical designs, and executive‑level materials).
• Forward thinking mindset with ability to see beyond the present and consider the long–term implications of solutions.
• Ability to define and track metrics and key risk indicators (KRIs) to measure control effectiveness and program maturity.
• Additional Preferred Experience
• Certifications in cryptographic technologies or EC Council's Certified Encryption Specialist.
• Participation in cryptographic working groups or standards bodies (FS‑SIAC, X9, PKI Consortium, etc.).

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. Builds and implements 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.

Expectations for PNC Employees

• 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/licencures needed to be successful in this position.

Preferred Skills

Access Control (AC), Building Architecture, Cryptography, Customer Solutions, Disaster Recovery Planning, Hardware Security Modules (HSM), Information Security, Network Security, Physical Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Quantum Cryptography, 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)

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.

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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