Software Engineering Director, Security
Pittsburgh, PA - USA
Job Summary
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 companys success. As the Software Engineering Director you oversee engineering capabilities within PNCs Technology organization.In this role you will strategically lead and scale enterprise-wide engineering capabilities with a primary focus on security. You will be responsible for driving the design development and delivery of secure platforms applications and tools that protect and enhance our organizations digital and physical assets.
You must thrive in complexity embrace adversity and navigate a wide range of evolving challenges while keeping pace with the accelerating demands of the technology business. Success in this role is defined by the ability to lead through changebringing clarity resilience and momentumwhile actively engaging and carrying the entire team forward.
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.
Additional Responsibilities:
Define and execute the long-term vision and roadmap for security engineering platforms and services.
Lead large-scale complex application development initiatives aligned with business and cybersecurity goals.
Drive innovation across security technologies including automation cloud security and platform modernization.
Build and maintain strong relationships with business leaders IT partners and security stakeholders.
Influence security strategy risk posture and investment prioritization.
Preferred Competencies/Skills:
Enterprise Leadership: Ability to effectively lead within highly complex matrixed organizations.
Technical Depth: Strong expertise in security engineering domains cloud platforms and modern architectures.
Scale & Execution: Demonstrated ability to manage large teams and deliver complex enterprise-wide initiatives.
Agile Methodologies: Strong understanding of Agile frameworks with experience in Kanban and SAFE preferred.
Global Delivery Management: Experience managing both onshore and offshore resources.
Strategic Thinking: Capable of aligning engineering capabilities to long-term business and security strategies.
Cross-Functional Partnership: Exceptional ability to collaborate across engineering security and business functions.
Operational Excellence: Strong focus on quality performance optimization and cost efficiency.
Influence & Communication: Executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills.
Innovation Mindset: Passion for emerging technologies and continuous improvement.
Risk & Security Acumen: Strong understanding of threat landscapes risk management and defense strategies.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.
Job Description
- Directs all activities and initiatives related to application services for an entire organization or for major clients.
- Directs and manages the delivery of large or complex application development projects. Defines strategies and client needs focused on technology development.
- Maintains relationships with clients; communicates with IT and business management. Monitors prompt response and support for technical issues.
- Ensures high standards and quality of technical work. Directs reviews of tools and technologies for improving performance and reducing costs.
- Directs motivates develops and manages the performance of the management team and key staff.
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.
PNC also has fundamental expectations of our people managers. As a manager of talent in PNC you will be expected to:
- Include Intentionally - Cultivates diverse teams and inclusive workplaces to expand thinking.
- Live the Values - Role models our values with transparency and courage.
- Enable Change - Takes action to drive change and innovation that will transform our business.
- Achieve Results - Takes personal ownership to deliver results. Empowers and trusts others in decision making.
- Develop the Best - Raises the bar with every talent decision and guides the achievement of all employees and customers.
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
Application Development Business Management Customer Solutions Design Group Problem Solving Process Improvements Release Management Software Solutions User Experience (UX) DesignCompetencies
Application Development (Client/Server) Application Development (Object-Oriented) Application Localization and Internationalization Application Maintenance Application Testing Budgeting IT Industry: Trends & Directions Software Process Improvement (SPI) System TestingWork Experience
Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree and higher level education such as a Masters degree PhD or certifications. Industry -relevant experience is typically 8 years. At least 5 years of prior management experience is typically required. Proven leadership experience with a large scope of responsibility is lieu of a degree a comparable combination of education job specific certification(s) and experience (including military service) may be considered.Education
BachelorsCertifications
No Required Certification(s)Licenses
No Required License(s)Pay Transparency
Base Salary: $143000.00 $297000.00Salaries 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 06/04/2026 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.
Disability Accommodations Statement
If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process please contact us via email at . 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 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.
California Residents
Required Experience:
Director