Senior Security Specialist - SOC & Threat Hunting Lead

PNC; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 91,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

PNC is seeking a Security Specialist to support its technology security operations across multiple U.S. locations. Based in Denver, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Phoenix, or Birmingham, the role focuses on monitoring, detection, and response within the SOC.

You will lead improvements, mentor analysts, develop playbooks, and ensure compliance with regulatory and governance requirements while collaborating with teams across the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 5+ years in security.
• Experience in SOC monitoring and incident response.
• Relevant security certifications or training preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

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.

Skills

Access Control

Security Architecture

Threat Hunting

Incident Response

SOC Monitoring

Regulatory Compliance

Data Loss Prevention

Vulnerability Management

Information Security

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

PNC is seeking a Security Specialist to support its technology security operations across multiple U.S. locations. Based in Denver, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Phoenix, or Birmingham, the role focuses on monitoring, detection, and response within the SOC.

You will lead improvements, mentor analysts, develop playbooks, and ensure compliance with regulatory and governance requirements while collaborating with teams across the company.