Position Overview

As a Security Testing Specialist Sr within PNC's Technology Security organization, you will be based in Denver, CO or Phoenix, AZ.

Hours:
Sunday - Thursday
3:00 PM - 11:00 PM (Denver local)

Key Responsibilities
• Conducts security assessments of applications, APIs, cloud environments, networks, artificial intelligence systems, and other technology platforms to identify vulnerabilities, attack paths, and security control weaknesses.
• Administers and operates security testing capabilities, including DAST platforms, automated scanning infrastructure, vulnerability validation processes, and security testing automation.
• Develops and integrates AI-powered security testing capabilities, including custom testing harnesses, autonomous assessment workflows, and tooling that improves the effectiveness and efficiency of security assessments.
• Performs targeted penetration testing and deep-dive security assessments of critical systems, technologies, and business processes to identify complex attack chains and high-impact vulnerabilities.
• Researches emerging threats, attack techniques, and security technologies to develop innovative testing methodologies and enhance vulnerability discovery capabilities.
• Reviews testing results with stakeholders, determines risk ratings, and provides technical remediation guidance to reduce enterprise security risk.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience performing application, cloud, network, or infrastructure penetration testing.
• Experience administering enterprise vulnerability scanning or DAST platforms.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or cloud-native technologies.
• Experience assessing AI-powered applications, large language models (LLMs), AI agents, or machine learning systems.
• Experience with API security testing, authentication and authorization testing, and OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.
• Experience with hardware, embedded systems, kiosks, ATMs, IoT, or other specialized technology security assessments.
• Experience designing and developing AI-powered security testing harnesses, custom security tooling, or automated vulnerability assessment frameworks.
• Strong understanding of attack methodologies, vulnerability research, exploit development, adversarial testing techniques, and security automation.

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 subject matter expertise for security testing capabilities. Carries out manual and automated security testing of applications, infrastructure, and/or platforms to discover security vulnerabilities.
• Performs manual & automated security testing.
• Performs manual testing to validate vulnerabilities.
• Creates reports and review test results with stakeholders.
• Assists in the design and implementation of security solutions and continuously enhances information security approaches and methodologies at manager discretion.
• Provides subject matter expertise. Lead and mentor at manager discretion.

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
Access Control (AC), AI Penetration Testing, Application Security Testing, Building Architecture, Customer Solutions, Disaster Recovery Planning, Information Security, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Physical Security, Risk Assessments, Security Technologies, Web Application Security

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: $123,200.00 - $228,800.00

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 06/23/2026, 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.