Security Specialist Sr - WIAM Policy and Controls

Security Specialist Sr

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

Role

Summary:

Senior leadership role responsible for defining, scaling, and sustaining the enterprise WIAM governance function, ensuring strong alignment across policy, risk, controls, and operations. Drives proactive risk management, strengthens control effectiveness, and positions the organization for consistent audit readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and evolve the WIAM governance framework, including policy alignment, control design standards, and operating model
• Establish and lead a centralized governance capability to ensure consistency across IAM domains and processes
• Drive alignment of issues → risk → controls → policy, ensuring traceability, defensibility, and regulatory compliance
• Lead enterprise-wide efforts to identify systemic risks, prioritize remediation, and improve control sustainability
• Define and monitor governance KPIs, scorecards, and maturity metrics, driving continuous improvement
• Provide strategic direction for audit readiness, regulatory alignment, and external/internal assessments
• Partner with senior leaders across IAM engineering, operations, and business units to drive adoption of governance standards
• Influence decision-making by translating complex risk and control concepts into clear, actionable insights for leadership
• Establish scalable processes that reduce reliance on reactive issue management and enable proactive risk mitigation
• Mentor and develop junior team members, promoting governance best practices and consistency

Required Experience:

• 8+ years in IAM, cybersecurity governance, risk, controls, audit, or related security leadership roles

Preferred

Certifications:

• CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CGRC (or equivalent governance / risk credentials)

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.