Position Overview

As a Software Security Specialist Sr within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA; Cleveland, OH; Denver, CO; Birmingham, AL; or Phoenix, AZ.

- Review findings from Static Application Security Testing (SAST) scanning solutions to identify true positive vulnerabilities.
- Manually review code using your expert knowledge to identify vulnerabilities in code which may be missed or is not possible to be detected by automated SAST scanners
- aid in onboarding new and existing in-scope mnemonics to the program. This allows us to receive continuous scan results as developers push new builds in order to shift left and identify vulnerabilities earlier in the development process.
- evaluate new SAST solutions to further enhance our program as the market shifts and new techniques/technologies are made available

Skills:
- JAVA, .NET, Python
- Application Development and Application Security experience
- Perform tool assisted application security testing (SAST)
- Manually reviewing code for vulnerabilities
- Triage and report vulnerabilities discovered
- Assist developers with vulnerability remediation
- Assist teams with onboarding to our SAST platform and orchestrating scans with our CI/CD platform

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

• Carries out security testing of applications, infrastructure, and/or platforms to discover security vulnerabilities.
• Performs manual & automated security testing.
• Performs manual testing to validate vulnerabilities.
• Reviews the testing results with stakeholders and creates a report to review results with stakeholders.
• Assists in the design and implementation of security solutions and continuously enhances information security approaches and methodologies at manager discretion.

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
Access Control (AC), Application Security, Application Security Code Review, Application Security Testing, Building Architecture, Customer Solutions, Disaster Recovery Planning, Information Security, Network Security, Physical Security, Risk Assessments, Security Technologies, Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

Competencies
Analytical Thinking, Effective Communications, Information Assurance, Information Security Management, Information Security Technologies, IT Environment, IT Standards, Procedures & Policies, IT Systems Management, Problem Solving, Software Security Assurance

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 - $185,900.00

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 06/08/2026, 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 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; 9 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 pncthrive.com.