Security Intelligence Specialist
PNC Financial
- Location
- PA Pittsburgh 15222
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Posted
- Aug 30, 2026
About this role
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 Intelligence Specialist within PNC's Security Intelligence Group organization, you can be based in Pittsburgh, PA; Cleveland, OH; Birmingham, AL; Dallas, TX. 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
The Security Intelligence Specialist will join the Physical Intelligence Team (PIT) within the Security Intelligence Group (SIG), supporting physical security operations through intelligence analysis, threat monitoring, and investigations. SIG delivers intelligence support across Physical, Fraud, and Cyber Security domains while providing critical intelligence products and assessments to security partners and senior leadership. This role is responsible for identifying, assessing, and communicating threats that may impact employees, facilities, executives, and business operations. The position supports physical security, executive protection, crisis management, and investigative functions through timely, actionable intelligence and risk assessments. The position operates during core business hours between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. with some scheduling flexibility. Participation in a rotational on-call program to support after-hours intelligence and security matters is required Core Responsibilities Produce recurring intelligence products, including the weekly Physical Security Intelligence Update. Monitor and assess threats that may impact employees, facilities, executives, or business operations. Conduct intelligence-driven investigations involving insider threat, executive protection, physical security, and other sensitive matters. Monitor criminal activity, protests, demonstrations, and other events that could disrupt operations or pose security risks. Conduct executive travel threat assessments and provide intelligence support for executive protection activities. Process and analyze tactical intelligence alerts involving at-risk individuals and potential threats. Conduct background investigations using internal, commercial, and open-source intelligence resources. Provide timely intelligence assessments, briefings, and recommendations to security stakeholders and leadership. Partner with Physical Security, Executive Protection, Incident Response, Crisis Management, and other security teams to support threat mitigation efforts. Respond to high-priority intelligence requests and emerging security events. Prepare clear, concise written reports and executive-level intelligence briefings. Participate in rotational on-call coverage supporting after-hours intelligence and security matters. Preferred Skills & Experience Experience in intelligence analysis, investigations, security intelligence, law enforcement, military intelligence, or a related field. Formal intelligence training and a strong understanding of intelligence collection, analysis, and reporting methodologies. Knowledge of physical security, executive protection, crisis management, and insider threat programs. Experience monitoring and assessing protest activity targeting financial institutions, performing executive travel threat assessments, processing sensitive tactical intelligence alerts involving at-risk individuals, and conducting background investigations. Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to translate information into