Technology Engineer - Application Security (JAVA/.NET)

PNC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 86,250 - 158,125; Full time

Job summary

PNC is seeking a Technology Engineer to join its Technology organization in the United States. The role requires collaboration with application and engineering teams to advance secure coding practices and strengthen the overall security posture.

The successful candidate will analyze vulnerabilities, triage incidents, and apply security controls across Java/.NET stacks, with preference for hands-on security testing and incident response experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 3+ years of relevant/direct industry experience.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and software development lifecycle.
• Familiarity with OWASP Top 10 and security testing approaches.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate application security risks throughout the SDLC.
• Triaging and remediating web application security vulnerabilities.
• Promote secure coding practices with engineering teams.
• Collaborate to design, build, and maintain secure technology solutions.

Skills

Competitive advantages

Customer solutions

Design

Enterprise architecture

Machine learning

Risk assessments

Technical knowledge

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 Technology Engineer within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA; Cleveland, OH; Birmingham, AL; Dallas, TX or Lakewood, CO.

Core Responsibilities

• Candidate is expected to have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate application security risks throughout the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Software development background preferably in Java and/or .NET.
• Demonstrated experience in software development with comprehensive knowledge of application security is essential.
• Maintain a thorough and practical understanding of the OWASP Top 10 web application risks, providing guidance on appropriate mitigation strategies to relevant teams.
• Proficiency in triaging and remediating web application security vulnerabilities is required.
• Familiarity with Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST) is preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience in incident response pertaining to application attacks is an advantage.
• Manually validate compensating controls to ensure application teams effectively address identified vulnerabilities when direct remediation is not immediately possible.
• Collaborate closely with application and engineering teams to promote secure coding practices and enhance overall application security posture.

Additional Responsibilities

• Analyze and manually validate software vulnerabilities, distinguish legitimate application attacks from false positives, and work with application teams to remediate confirmed issues efficiently.
• Leverages technical knowledge and industry experience to design, build and maintain technology solutions; assists with selecting appropriate platforms, integrates and configures solutions.
• Develops software components and hardware for new and emerging technology projects; aligns these with business strategies and objectives.
• May provide consultation on common issues and best practices for junior staff.
• Provides a systematic analysis on client requirements within the traceability framework and resolves any functional problems encountered.
• Ensures quality of project deliverables while maintaining compliance with relevant standards and processes.

Company Culture

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.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licenses needed to be successful in this position.

• Preferred Skills: Competitive Advantages, Customer Solutions, Design, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Machine Learning (ML), Risk Assessments, Technical Knowledge
• Competencies: Application Delivery Process, Consulting, Effectiveness Measurement, Emerging Technologies, Industry Knowledge, IT Industry: Trends & Directions, IT Standards, Procedures & Policies, Planning: Tactical, Strategic, Problem Solving
• Work Experience: Roles at this level typically require a university/college degree, with 3+ years of relevant/direct industry experience. Certifications are often desired. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job-specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.
• Education: Bachelor’s
• Certifications: No Required Certification(s)
• Licenses: No Required License(s)

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $86,250.00 – $158,125.00. Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data, and 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

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.

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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