Software security specialist - application security

R203386

Job Profile

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; Cleveland, OH; Birmingham, AL or Dallas, TX. This position is primarily based in a location within PNC’s footprint.

An Ideal Candidate Will Have

Deep expertise guiding development teams in remediating common application vulnerabilities, including OWASP Top 10, API security, and secure design principles

Proven hands-on experience performing threat modeling to identify and mitigate risks in software

Practical experience building and implementing strong authentication solutions

A genuine passion for secure software development, with the ability to clearly articulate its importance

Strong analytical skills to identify gaps in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and recommend actionable improvements

Hands-on experience with secure design, security architecture, and implementing software security solutions

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams

Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)

Experience with SAST, DAST, RASP, and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience with secure coding and secure by design practices

Knowledge of software security frameworks such as BSIMM or SAMM

Strong technical skills in application security, product security

Relevant certifications such as CSSLP, SANS GWAPT

Experience securing public cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)

Background in software development

Familiarity with tools like SD Elements or similar platforms

Ability to define and track security metrics and reporting

Proven hands-on experience designing, building, and securing AI systems in production environments

Led or contributed to a Security Champions program to promote secure development practices and foster cross-functional security awareness

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

Job Description

• Responsible for enabling developers to create more secure software through coaching and mentoring developers and provides subject matter expertise to Application Security programs.
• Works with developers to help them create more secure code.
• Manages projects and tasks related to developer.
• Sets secure coding standards and requirements with team.
• Coaches developers on language specific coding techniques to avoid or remediate coding flaws.
  
  

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

Competencies

Analytical Thinking, Effective Communications, Information Security Management, Information Security Technologies, IT Environment, IT Standards, Procedures & Policies, Knowledge of Organization, Problem Solving

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree. Higher level education such as a Masters degree, PhD, or certifications is desirable. Industry relevant experience is typically 8+ years. 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: $80,000.00 – $185,150.00

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 10/16/2025, 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 spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.

In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 8 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.

To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit Your PNC Total Rewards.

Disability Accommodations Statement

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at [email protected]. Please include “accommodation request” in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses. Applicants may also call 877-968-7762 and say "Workday" for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.

This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and, for any registered role, the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.

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