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

This role is for an experienced application security tester. We test released based software deployments in a 3-to-4-day testing window. The ideal candidate should have experience with Burp Suite, manual application security testing methods, and automated dynamic application testing tools. They will also be familiar with the OWASP Top 10 Web Application Security Risks.

• Executes security testing and ethical hacks of web and mobile applications to discover vulnerabilities.
• Performs both manual and automated dynamic security testing that identify OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.
• Utilize Agentic AI solutions for dynamic security testing
• Reviews testing results with stakeholders and helps to determine risk ratings.
• Develops new techniques and processes that identify application vulnerabilities.
• Assists in the design and implementation of security solutions and continuously enhances information security approaches and methodologies at manager discretion.

Preferred Qualifications
• API Security Testing
• Strong understanding of attack methodologies
• Experience with cloud environments

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.

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), Application Security Testing, Building Architecture, Customer Solutions, Disaster Recovery Planning, Information Security, Network Security, Physical Security, Risk Assessments, Security Technologies, Web Application Security Testing

Competencies

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