Security Specialist - Network Detection & Response

PNC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 91,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) match

Life insurance

Education assistance

Job summary

PNC is seeking a Security Specialist to join its Technology organization. The role supports monitoring, analysis, and response for cyber security events across locations including Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Denver, Phoenix, and Birmingham.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in information security, a Bachelor's degree, and strong SIEM/IDS/IPS experience. Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm EST shift; PNC emphasizes an in-office culture and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a security role.
• Experience with security monitoring, incident handling, and risk mitigation is required.
• Bachelor's degree and relevant certifications are preferred; alternative combos may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical evaluation and analysis in a specific security area to improve posture.
• Applies security concepts, analyzes requirements, reviews logs, and creates documentation.
• Advises on complex security procedures and products for clients and staff; shares knowledge.
• Conducts security assessments and recommends corrective actions per guidelines.
• Develops and enforces policies to standardize security functions and mitigate threats.

Skills

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Network Security

Access Control

Incident Response

Security Technologies

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communications

IT Systems Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

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 Pittsburgh, PA; Cleveland, OH; Denver, CO; Phoenix, AZ; or Birmingham, AL.

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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; Cleveland, OH; Denver, CO; Phoenix, AZ; or Birmingham, AL.

The work shift will be: Monday - Friday 8:00am EST-4:30pm EST.

• Evaluate, respond, and mitigate alerts that originate from the SIEM and the Cyber security product suite, e.g. IDS/IPS.
• Demonstrate use and understanding of security technologies such as Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM), IDS/IPS.
• Assist with tuning the SIEM events to reduce the false positives.
• Assist with improving network visibility through extensive testing.
• Ability to demonstrate subject matter expertise on Intrusion Detection Systems & Intrusion Prevention Systems.
• Perform operational support for the institution as a representative of the security organization.

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
• Information Security
• Intrusion Detection
• Intrusion Prevention
• IPS/IDS
• Network Security
• Packet Capture (PCAP) Analysis
• 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 08/05/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.

Benefits

• 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

• 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
• 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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