Security Specialist WIAM Governance

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

Summary Intermediate-level role responsible for owning governance processes and ensuring alignment across policy, risk, and control execution. Key Responsibilities • Own and manage WIAM governance processes (e.g., certifications, control validation, issue lifecycle) • Ensure alignment of issues → risk → controls → policy, improving traceability and defensibility • Analyze trends in metrics and identify systemic control gaps • Partner with application teams and stakeholders to drive remediation and control consistency • Contribute to development of governance standards, procedures, and job aids • Support audit engagements with clear, defensible evidence and narratives Preferred Certifications: CISA, CRISC, CGRC (role-dependent; progress toward CISM is a plus). • Strong understanding of IAM governance, risk, and controls frameworks • Experience with control design, validation, and audit support • Analytical mindset with ability to identify root cause vs. symptoms • Ability to influence partners and drive process adherence 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. Applies security concepts, reviews information, executes defined tasks, analyzes requirements, reviews logs, and creates documentation. Performs investigation and data loss prevention, data manipulation, and 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. 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 PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

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