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Security Engineer Sr - Key Management/Cryptography

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PNC

Security Engineer Sr - Key Management/Cryptography

Pittsburgh, PA

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 Engineer, Sr within PNC's
Enterprise Key Management organization, the position is primarily based in a PNC location in Pittsburgh, PA. Responsibilities require time in the office or in the field on a regular basis. Some responsibilities may be performed remotely, at the manager's discretion.

The Enterprise Key Management Security Sr Engineer drives the design, development and implementation of activities including but not limited to, Enterprise Encryption Solutions, Centralized Key Management, Cloud Key Management, Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), and centralized key management processes and procedures on prem and in the cloud.

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Preferred Skills:
• Experienced in Key Management and HSM solutions (Thales Network HSM, Thales CipherTrust Manger, CipherTrust Cloud Key Manager (CCKM), Oracle Key Vault)
• Experienced in the Encryption Key Management lifecycle, key ceremonies, chain of custody
• Understanding of Cryptography, encryption, algorithms
• Familiarity with scripting languages is a plus
• Experience with Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) and Hold Your Own Key (HYOK) in Azure, AWS or GCP a plus
• Knowledge of Jira, Confluence, SharePoint a plus

Responsibilities Include:
• Provide subject matter expertise when applying security concepts
• Leverage technical knowledge and industry experience to design, build, and implement technology solutions
• Determine impact to existing solutions when new standards are implemented
• Develop and implement cryptographic solutions
• Develop documentation
• Responsible for deliverable related to project timelines
• Knowledgeable of current technologies, industry trends, and best practices

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

Job Description
  • Provides subject matter expertise when applying security concepts. Works as an engineering lead. Leverages technical knowledge and industry experience to design, build and maintain technology solutions. Responsible for deliverables related to program timelines.
  • Responsible for working with architecture to take high level architectural designs and determining the specifics around implementation details (ex: sizing) integration details, onboarding and operationalization. Provides environmental expertise when engaged in the review of capabilities and/or functions, including the road map planning process. Is the identified capability owner for future enhancement requests.
  • Leads in the evaluation of patches, updates, ongoing maintenance. Determines impacts to existing solutions when new standards are implemented. Drives collaboration with the operations team to identify pain points and implement corrective actions, and additional functions/features. Utilizes change control and other governance processes to ensure alignment of solutions.
  • Develops detailed implementation, configuration, design, and engineering documentation. Build and implement solution.
  • Works with operation partners to enable transition and day-to-day supportability.
  • Provides engineering support to existing technology in a production environment, collaborating with other groups as required. Seeks opportunities to grow broad knowledge base to complement specific subject matter expertise. Provides mentoring and knowledge sharing with other members of the team.

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

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)

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; 8 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 pncbenefits.com > New to PNC.

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Disability Accommodations Statement

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at AccommodationRequest@pnc.com. Please include "accommodation request" in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses. Applicants may also call 877-968-7762 and say "Workday" for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

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.

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Client-provided location(s): Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Job ID: PNC-R176879
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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