Security Engineer - Network, Governance, Risk in Lakewood

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 Engineer - Network, Governance, Risk within PNC's Information Security organization, you can be based in Pittsburgh, PA or Lakewood, CO.

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.

• Handle incoming network security policy requests not limited to network firewall, micro‑segmentation, proxy, and web application firewall.
• Be available (on‑call) to handle break‑fix scenarios.
• Participate in stand‑up efforts and projects that require more involvement than a typical request engagement.

• Networking knowledge (subnets, terminologies, routers, switches, VLANs, VRFs, routing)
• Troubleshooting (following the packet)
• Network security; firewalls such as Fortinet; micro‑segmentation; proxy (basic understanding/function)
• VPN tunnels; least privilege enforcement
• Scripting knowledge (Python is a plus)
• Server architecture knowledge (web/app/db and communication layouts)
• Understanding enterprise supporting infrastructure such as load balancers, DNS, BGP, provisioning and orchestration
• Containers/Kubernetes, databases, user connectivity, remote access connectivity, load testing, web application firewall
• Policy and procedure experience: drafting/revising policy, enforcement, reviewing policy exceptions as part of GRC functionality, revising procedures and processes for improvement.
• Vulnerability management and remediation

• 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.

Skills – Access Control (AC), Building Architecture, Customer Solutions, Disaster Recovery Planning, Firewalls, Information Security, IT Network Security, Network Engineering, Network Security, Physical Security, Risk Assessments, Security Technologies.

Competencies – Analytical Thinking, Effective Communications, Information Security Management, Information Security Technologies, IT Environment, IT Standards, Procedures & Policies, IT Systems Management, Network and Internet Security, Problem Solving, Technical Troubleshooting.

Work Experience – Roles at this level typically require a university/college degree, with 5+ years of industry‑relevant experience. Specific certifications are often required. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job‑specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Education – Bachelor’s degree.

Certifications – No required certifications.

Licenses – No required licenses.

Base Salary: $91,000.00 – $. 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.

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 protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and…