Cloud Security Specialist- M-F 3:00PM EST - 11:30PM EST
Posted 2025-04-06Job Profile
Position Overview
Job Description Summary
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 companyÂs success. As a Security Specialist within PNCÂs Technology organization, you may be based in a remote location. This is a remote position. Work may be performed from a quiet, confidential space in a home location, approved by PNC. This position may not be available in all geographic locations.
HOURS - 2nd shift
3:00pm EST - 11:30pm EST
This role is a Security Specialist of our Security Operations Center within PNC's Security Fusion Center.
The ideal candidate will have experiences in many of the following areas:
ÂAbility to investigate, respond, and remediate alerts for the AWS cloud environment
ÂAct as a subject matter expert for AWS security services
ÂExperience in response and containment best practices within AWS
ÂApply knowledge of AWS environment to support daily operations
ÂProactively identify and remediate threats occurring in the environment
ÂDemonstrate use and understanding of security technologies such as Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM), and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
ÂProvide direction to assist with develop of content and action tuning requests to improve alert fidelity and reduce false positives
Job Description
ÂProvide subject matter expertise on cloud networking, scalable infrastructure, and AWS specific security services.
ÂAbility to respond to security alerting for enterprise grade systems in AWS and demonstrate the ability to remediate potential threats if required
ÂDemonstrate use and understanding of security technologies specific to AWS
 Evaluate, respond, and mitigate alerts that originate from the SIEM and the Cyber security product suite, e.g. IDS/IPS, Anti-virus, Web Application Firewalls, EDR, etc.
ÂExtract the IOCs and behavioral characteristics of malicious samples and implement the proper mitigation
ÂDemonstrate the ability to scope an event to ensure the proper remediation steps
ÂAbility to demonstrate subject matter expertise on the one or more functions performed by the SOC
Perform operational support for the institution as a representative of the security organization
 Coordinate containment, eradication, and recovery actions for cloud cybersecurity incidents.
 Applies security concepts, reviews information, executes defined tasks, analyzes requirements, reviews logs, and creates documentation. Performs investigation and data loss prevention, data manipulation, and coordination of activities.
 Demonstrated experience in drafting reports, documenting case details, and able to summarize findings and recommendations based on system analysis.
This is a remote position. Work may be performed from a quiet, confidential space in a home location, approved by PNC. This position may not be available in all geographic locations.
Job Description
 Provides technical evaluation and analysis in a specific Security area. Supports activities, process, and tools needed to improve overall security posture of the organization. Primary responsibilities do not include Architect or Engineering responsibilities.
 Applies security concepts, reviews information, executes defined tasks, analyzes requirements, reviews logs, and creates documentation. Performs investigation and data loss prevention, data manipulation, and coordination of activities. Performs actions to address or mitigate risks and vulnerabilities. Reviews and defines controls.
 Advises on more complex security procedures and products for clients, security administrators and network operations. Participates in enforcement of control security risks and threats; potential of one more controls subject to manager discretion. Shares knowledge with staff.
 Conducts security assessments and other information security routines consistently. Investigates and recommends corrective actions for data security related to established guidelines.
 Develops policies and procedures to standardize security functions and eliminate potential vulnerabilities and threats. Oversees that business needs are being met during development.
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.
Competencies
Analytical Thinking  Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis and the ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve the problems in the best interest of the business.
Effective Communications  Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Information Assurance  Knowledge of and the ability to protect information and information systems while ensuring their confidentiality, integrity and availability.
Information Security Management  Knowledge of and the ability to manage the processes, tools, techniques and practices for assuring adherence to standards associated with accessing, altering and protecting organizational data.
Information Security Technologies  Knowledge of technologies and technology-based solutions dealing with information security issues.
IT Environment  Knowledge of an organization's IT purposes, activities and standards; ability to create an effective IT environment for business operations.
IT Standards, Procedures & Policies  Knowledge of and the ability to utilize a variety of administrative skill sets and technical knowledge to manage organizational IT policies, standards, and procedures.
IT Systems Management  Knowledge of and ability to utilize a variety of technical tools and techniques to guarantee service availability and ensure IT system performance.
Problem Solving  Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
Software Security Assurance  Knowledge of and the ability to detect and prevent data security vulnerabilities of coding throughout the software development life cycle within software development organizations.
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
Additional Job Description
Base Salary will commensurate with skills and experience
Benefits
PNC offers employees 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; maternity and parental leave; paid holidays, vacation days and occasional absence time; 401(k), pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption assistance; educational assistance and a robust wellness program with financial incentives. To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for part-time employees, visit pncbenefits.com > New to PNC.
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