Security Specialist - Forensics

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision options

Life insurance

Disability protection

401(k) with match

Pension and stock purchase plans

Dependent care reimbursement

Educational assistance

Wellness program

Paid time off

Job summary

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. is seeking a Security Specialist to develop, tune, and maintain security monitoring content and alerts within the SOC. The role focuses on strengthening detection, response, and overall security posture while aligning with regulatory requirements.

The position also involves leading improvement projects, creating playbooks, and mentoring junior analysts to enhance organizational knowledge across locations including Birmingham, AL.

Qualifications

• Successful candidates must demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a security role.
• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certifications in security domains are preferred as listed in the ad.

Responsibilities

• Develop, tune, and maintain security monitoring content, detections, and alerting within the SOC.
• Lead security improvement initiatives and projects to strengthen detection and response capabilities.
• Create, maintain, and improve threat hunting procedures, playbooks, and operational documentation.
• Serve as a senior escalation point for SOC analysts to assist with rule creation opportunities and provide guidance.
• Ensure security operations and response activities align with regulatory and governance requirements.
• Provide actionable guidance to address deficiencies.
• Mentor junior team members and lead learning sessions to enhance knowledge.

Skills

Access Control

Building Architecture

Customer Solutions

Disaster Recovery Planning

Forensic Investigations

Information Security

Network Security

Physical Security

Risk Assessments

Security Technologies

Education

Bachelor's

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 Specialist within PNC’s Technology organization, you will be based in Denver, CO; Pittsburgh, PA; Cleveland, OH; Phoenix, AZ; or Birmingham, AL.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop, tune, and maintain security monitoring content, detections, and alerting within the Security Operations Center (SOC).
• Lead security improvement initiatives and projects that strengthen detection, response, and overall security capabilities.
• Create, maintain, and improve threat hunting procedures, playbooks, and operational documentation.
• Serve as a senior escalation point for SOC analysts to assist with rule creation opportunities and provide investigative guidance for existing detections.
• Ensure security operations and response activities align with regulatory, compliance, and governance requirements.
• Provide actionable guidance to address deficiencies.
• Mentor junior team members and lead learning sessions to enhance organizational knowledge.

Preferred certifications:
CFCE, CHFI, CDFE, GCIH, GCFA, GCFE, GNFA, CEH, GCFR, GEIR, GCDA

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 in a specific Security area. Supports activities, process, and tools needed to improve overall security posture of the organization. Primary responsibilities do not include Architect or Engineering responsibilities.
• 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.
• Develops policies and procedures to standardize security functions and eliminate potential vulnerabilities and threats. Oversees that business needs are being met during development.

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, Forensic Investigations, 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 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 09/21/2026, 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

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at [e-mail]. Please include “accommodation request” in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses. Applicants may also call 877-968-7762 and say “Workday” for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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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