Solution Architect Cyber Security Engineering

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 companys success.

As a Solution Architect within PNCs Technology organization you can be based in Pittsburgh PA Cleveland OH (preferred) Birmingham AL Phoenix AZ or Dallas TX.

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

PNC is seeking an experienced Security Engineering Solution Architect to join our team and lead the design and implementation of robust security solutions across our cloud and on-premises this role you will be responsible for developing security architectures conducting architecture and risk assessments and guiding cross-functional teams in integrated security best practices in our services and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities
and design security architectures for cloud and on-premises environments that align with organizational needs and compliance requirements.
security controls and technology to protect data applications and infrastructure from threats and vulnerabilities.
architecture assessments of systems and changes to those systems to comply with organizational and regulatory requirements and guidance.
mitigation strategies and recommend improvements to enhance overall security posture.
with engineering teams to integrate security best practices into system designs.
as a subject matter expert in security architecture advising on best practices and risk mitigation.
of architecture artifacts through investigation exploration and researching technologies available and other constraints that may be involved.
of UML use case diagram(s) component diagram(s) sequence diagram(s).
of Business Process Mapping Notation (BPMN) context diagram functional flow diagram cross-functional flow diagram and application configuration flowchart diagram.
relevant vendors technology owners/SMEs Enterprise Architecture Security Architecture product owners to ensure feasibly best practices standards and expectations are met

Qualifications
degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field preferred
certifications such as Security Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent preferred
3.5 years of experience in security architecture engineering or related fields preferred
experience designing and implementing security solutions in complex environments.
networking experience to design highly resilient and redundant network solutions with understanding of capabilities such as Frame Relay Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) Software-defined networking (SDN) and Zero Trust etc.

Technical Skills
understanding of security protocols encryption authentication and authorization techniques.
with security frameworks and standards (e.g. NIST ISO 27001 etc).
in security tools and technologies such as firewalls API gateways Security Event and Incident Management (SEIM) Intrusion detection systems (IDS) Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and endpoint protection.
understanding of Security principles and strategies utilized to detect and manage threat actors
understanding of Technologies utilized across the Security Landscape
with different types of UML diagrams.
with Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN).

Communication
communication with the ability to present complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
ability to work cross-functionally with engineering IT compliance and business teams.
analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex security issues.

Soft Skills
sense of initiative and ownership.
attention to detail and commitment to high standards of quality and security.
to adapt to a fast-paced evolving environment and manage multiple priorities.
-starter with a proactive approach to identify and solving security challenges.

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

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.

• Designs solution roadmaps according to business strategies and processes in solution architecture through client requirement analysis cross-team collaboration and problem resolution.
• Designs solution roadmaps and system and software architecture according to business strategies and solution architecture standards/processes.
• Analyzes client requirements and determines appropriate solutions to these requirements based on business needs.
• Resolves routine to moderately complex problems and issues in solution architecture; assesses any potential risks and determines solutions to these risks.
• Works with other solution architecture staff technology experts and business stakeholders to provide functional support to clients on solution architecture updates.

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 PNCs Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

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.

Competitive Advantages Customer Solutions Design Detail-Oriented Enterprise Architecture Framework Machine Learning (ML) Problem Solving Risk Assessments Technical Knowledge Work Initiative

Analytical Thinking Effective Communications Effectiveness Measurement Industry Knowledge Planning: Tactical Strategic Platform Architecture Problem Solving Software Product Design/Architecture The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF)

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree with 5 years of industry-relevant experience. Specific certifications are often lieu of a degree a comparable combination of education job specific certification(s) and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Bachelors

No Required Certification(s)

No Required License(s)

Base Salary: $91000.00 $202800.00

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.

Generally this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 06/11/2026 although it may be longer with business discretion.

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.

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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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