Software Engineer - Network Security

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 Software Engineer within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA or Cleveland, OH.

Skillsets required:

* Knowledge of Zscaler and network security

* Basic understanding of forward and reverse proxies

* Awareness of SSL/TLS inspection

* Familiarity with secure web gateways (SWG)

* Understanding how proxy logs are used for monitoring

* Understanding of Zero Trust principles ( "never trust, always verify" )

* Basic identity‑centric security concepts

* Awareness of micro‑segmentation

* Understanding Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA)

* Awareness of conditional access policies

* Understanding least privilege access

* Reviewing proxy logs for access issues

* Identifying blocked/allowed traffic

* Basic troubleshooting of connectivity issues

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

* Develops, tests and implements software solutions.

* Designs software solutions to address business needs.

* Writes code, tests and deploys software.

* Prepares technical and procedural documentation required for software.

* Maintains and debugs software.

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.

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) Design, Zero Trust Architecture, Zscaler Architecture

Competencies

Application Design, Architecture, Application Development Tools, Application Maintenance, Application Testing, Packaged Application Integration, System Development Life Cycle, Technical Troubleshooting, Technical Writing/Documentation

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 2+ years of relevant professional experience. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Education

Bachelors

Certifications

No Required Certification(s)

Licenses

No Required License(s)

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $60,000.00 - $

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.

Application Window

Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 06/19/2026, 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…