Security Specialist Senior WIAM Policy and Controls

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 companys success. As a Security Specialist Sr within PNCs Technology organization you will be based in Pittsburgh PA; Cleveland OH; Birmingham AL; Dallas TX or Lakewood CO

Role Summary
Senior leadership role responsible for defining scaling and sustaining the enterprise WIAM governance function ensuring strong alignment across policy risk controls and operations. Drives proactive risk management strengthens control effectiveness and positions the organization for consistent audit readiness.

Key Responsibilities
Define and evolve the WIAM governance framework including policy alignment control design standards and operating model
Establish and lead a centralized governance capability to ensure consistency across IAM domains and processes
Drive alignment of issues risk controls policy ensuring traceability defensibility and regulatory compliance
Lead enterprise-wide efforts to identify systemic risks prioritize remediation and improve control sustainability
Define and monitor governance KPIs scorecards and maturity metrics driving continuous improvement
Provide strategic direction for audit readiness regulatory alignment and external/internal assessments
Partner with senior leaders across IAM engineering operations and business units to drive adoption of governance standards
Influence decision-making by translating complex risk and control concepts into clear actionable insights for leadership
Establish scalable processes that reduce reliance on reactive issue management and enable proactive risk mitigation
Mentor and develop junior team members promoting governance best practices and consistency

Required Experience
8 years in IAM cybersecurity governance risk controls audit or related security leadership roles.
Preferred Certifications: CISSP CISM CRISC CGRC (or equivalent governance / risk credentials).
Deep expertise in IAM governance risk management controls and regulatory expectations
Proven experience designing and scaling enterprise governance frameworks
Strong understanding of control design effectiveness testing and audit defense
Ability to connect policy risk and control execution across complex environments
Advanced analytical skills including trend analysis and risk-based decisioning
Strong leadership influencing and stakeholder engagement capabilities across all levels
Experience working in highly regulated environments (e.g. financial services preferred)

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.

• 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. Provides subject matter expertise.
• Applies security concepts reviews information executes defined tasks analyzes requirements reviews logs creates documentation. Performs investigation and data loss prevention data manipulation 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.
• Shares knowledge leads and mentors are the discretion of management. Aligns the controls of a specific Security area to the enterprise framework. Devises control implementation strategy.

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 PNCs Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

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.

Access Control (AC) Building Architecture Customer Solutions Disaster Recovery Planning Identity Access Management (IAM) Information Security Network Security Physical Security Risk Assessments Security Technologies

Analytical Thinking Effective Communications Information Assurance Information Security Management Information Security Technologies IT Environment IT Standards Procedures & Policies IT Systems Management Knowledge of Organization Problem Solving Software Security Assurance

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. Specific certifications are often lieu of a degree a comparable combination of education job specific certification(s) and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Bachelors

No Required Certification(s)

No Required License(s)

No Required or Preferred Language Assessments

Base Salary: $112000.00 $228800.00

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.

Generally this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 07/22/2026 although it may be longer with business discretion.

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.

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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.

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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