Security Manager Senior, Identity Controls Governance

PNC Bank NA; Highland (TX); On-site; USD 146,000 - 299,000; Full time

Job summary

PNC is seeking a Security Manager Senior to lead enterprise Identity and Access Management governance. You will oversee IGA and PAM programs, manage identity lifecycles, access certifications, SoD, and privileged access governance across workforce, third-party, machine, and non-human identities.

You will coordinate remediation with stakeholders, support audits and risk assessments, and partner with Cybersecurity, Risk, and Compliance teams to strengthen identity controls while enabling business

Qualifications

• Experience in Identity and Access Management, cybersecurity, technology risk, or controls governance within a complex enterprise environment.
• Strong knowledge of IGA, PAM, identity lifecycle management, access certification, SoD, privileged access, and access control concepts.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional initiatives and driving complex programs from strategy through execution.
• Understanding of cybersecurity risk management, regulatory compliance, audit, and control effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Provide governance and oversight for Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) controls.
• Lead identity lifecycle, access certification, SoD, privileged access governance, and risk-based access control activities.
• Establish effective governance across workforce, third-party, privileged, service, machine, and other non-human identities.
• Monitor identity control effectiveness, identify control gaps and risks, and coordinate remediation with accountable stakeholders.
• Support regulatory compliance, audit readiness, risk assessments, and control testing activities.
• Partner across Cybersecurity, Technology, Risk, Audit, Compliance, and business functions to strengthen identity controls while supporting business objectives.
• Develop metrics and reporting that provide visibility into identity risk, control effectiveness, and remediation progress.
• Promote continuous improvement and automation of identity governance and control processes.

Skills

IGA

PAM

SoD

Identity Lifecycle

Access Certification

Risk Management

Stakeholder Mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree

Masters degree desirable

Tools

SailPoint

Saviynt

CyberArk

Microsoft Entra ID Governance

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

Position Summary

The Manager, Identity Controls Governance will provide leadership and oversight for enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) controls, helping ensure access is appropriately governed, risk-based, and aligned with business, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide governance and oversight for Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) controls.
• Lead identity lifecycle, access certification, Segregation of Duties (SoD), privileged access governance, and risk-based access control activities.
• Establish effective governance across workforce, third-party, privileged, service, machine, and other non-human identities.
• Monitor identity control effectiveness, identify control gaps and risks, and coordinate remediation with accountable stakeholders.
• Support regulatory compliance, audit readiness, risk assessments, and control testing activities.
• Partner across Cybersecurity, Technology, Risk, Audit, Compliance, and business functions to strengthen identity controls while supporting business objectives.
• Develop metrics and reporting that provide visibility into identity risk, control effectiveness, and remediation progress.
• Promote continuous improvement and automation of identity governance and control processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in Identity and Access Management, cybersecurity, technology risk, or controls governance within a complex enterprise environment.
• Strong knowledge of IGA, PAM, identity lifecycle management, access certification, SoD, privileged access, and access control concepts.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional initiatives and driving complex programs from strategy through execution.
• Understanding of cybersecurity risk management, regulatory compliance, audit, and control effectiveness.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience within a large, highly regulated financial services or Fortune 100 environment.
• Experience with enterprise identity technologies such as SailPoint, Saviynt, CyberArk, or Microsoft Entra ID Governance.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-53, and related security and controls frameworks.
• Experience governing emerging identity types, including service accounts, machine identities, workloads, and AI/agent identities.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CISA.

Preferred Skills

Business Continuity, Data Privacy, Disaster Recovery (DR), Information Security, Network Security, Risk Management, Security Audit, Security Management, Security Operations, Vulnerability Management

Competencies

Information Assurance, Information Security Audits, Information Security Management, Information Security Technologies, IT Environment, IT Standards, Procedures & Policies, Knowledge of Organization, Planning: Tactical, Strategic

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree. Higher level education such as a Masters degree, PhD, or certifications is desirable. Industry-relevant experience is typically 8+ years. At least 5 years of prior management experience is typically required. Proven leadership experience with a moderate to large scope of responsibility is 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: $146,300.00 – $298,870.00 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. 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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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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