Infrastructure Engineer Sr. (Proofpoint Engineer

Position: Infrastructure Engineer Sr. (Proofpoint Engineer)
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 an Infrastructure Engineer Sr. within PNC's technology organization you can be based in Strongsville OH, Pittsburgh PA or Phoenix AZ.

As an Infrastructure Engineer you will be part of PNC's proofpoint team. On a daily basis you will work with skilled engineers to monitor the health and functionality of the proofpoint infrastructure. Working in partnership with the PNC Security team, you will be responsible for assisting with responding to security events, system anomalies, and system issues. Deep knowledge of proofpoint on-premises & cloud platforms, SKIM/SPF/DMARC, SMTP & related diagnostics, as well as complex email flow configurations is required.

Proofpoint certifications are preferred.

Infrastructure Engineer (proofpoint) Responsibilities:

* Supports enterprise scale email infrastructure (60k+ mailboxes, 7MM emails per day).

* Deep understanding of email infrastructure components and diagnostics.

* Functions as messaging SME and technical lead for assigned projects.

* Develop and maintain process workflow and infrastructure architectural diagrams / documentation.

* Ensure adherence to enterprise change and risk control management standards.

* On-call rotation schedule for critical after-hours support.

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

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

* Provides expertise on platform engineering, while overseeing the team's effort and meeting customer needs. Uses technical knowledge and industry experience to design, build and maintain technology solutions.

* Develops software components and hardware for complex projects; aligns these with business strategies and objectives.

* Provides expertise on best practices, standards, engineering approaches and complex technical resolutions for processes.

* Places emphasis on quality improvement efforts; ensures that deliverables are secure, scalable and reliable through estimation and correction.

* Communicates with customers and integrates their needs with development, to meet business objectives.

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

Collaboration, Communication, Competitive Advantages, Customer Solutions, Design, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Machine Learning (ML), Risk Assessments, Team Player, Technical Knowledge

Competencies

Application Delivery Process, Consulting, Effectiveness Measurement, Industry Knowledge, IT Industry: Trends & Directions, IT Standards, Procedures & Policies, Planning:
Tactical, Strategic, Problem Solving

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

Bachelors

Certifications

No Required Certification(s)

Licenses

No Required License(s)

Pay Transparency

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.

Application Window

Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 07/30/2026, 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…