Security Specialist - Application Security

Security Specialist

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 or Lakewood, CO.

An ideal candidate will have:

• Hands-on experience performing threat modeling
• In-depth experience guiding development teams with remediating common application vulnerabilities such as OWASP, API Security, secure design
• Hands-on experience building and implementing strong authentication solutions
• Passionate about creating secure software and can articulate why
• Ability to analyze gaps in SDLC and recommend reasonable solutions
• Hands-on experience with secure design, security architecture, and implementing software security solutions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Agile development concepts and methods (scrum, Kanban)
• Experience with SAST, DAST, RASP, CI/CD pipelines
• Strong communication and relationship building skills

Preferred:

• Hands-on experience with API Security tools
• Knowledge and experience with software security frameworks (e.g., BSIMM, SAMM)
• Strong technical skills in penetration testing
• Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP), SANS GWAPT
• Public cloud security (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Software development experience
• Experience using SD Elements or similar tools
• Metrics and reporting

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.