Security Architect Sr (Identity & Access Management Focus)

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 Architect Sr within PNC's [name of division] organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA or Dallas, TX or Strongsville, OH or Birmingham, AL.

At PNC, the Senior Security Architect is part of the Security Architecture organization and is responsible for securing enterprise systems by defining, governing, and applying security architecture standards across business and technology initiatives. The role spans architecture, governance, standards, and advisory services, working closely with engineering, architecture, and delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Secure enterprise information, systems, and application development by reviewing security requirements and designing security architectures aligned to business needs.

• Create and maintain security architecture artifacts, patterns, standards, and systems of record.

• Provide standards and governance oversight across the enterprise, including interpretation of architectural standards and frameworks.

• Lead and participate in technology discovery efforts, especially for emerging or new technologies.

• Collaborate with engineers, architects, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure solutions align with intended designs and security requirements.

• Provide consultations and guidance on common security architecture issues and design tradeoffs.

• Support day-to-day operational services within the Security Architecture function.

• Monitor industry security trends, standards, and technologies to continuously improve security management practices.

• Participate in and lead complex discussions, providing clear recommendations that balance risk, security, and business outcomes

Skills and Capabilities:

• Broad knowledge of security concepts, standards, and frameworks aligned to enterprise business and technology strategy.

• Ability to evaluate technology landscapes and explain security impacts, risks, and design tradeoffs to diverse stakeholders.

• Strong analytical thinking, reasoning, and verbal communication skills.

• Collaborate with engineering, platform, and application teams to ensure IAM solutions align with approved architecture and enterprise standards.

• Ability to create diagrams and written materials to clearly communicate architectural intent and alignment. across multiple security domains and technologies, adapting to shifting priorities and governance processes.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Security background with senior-level experience in security architecture with demonstrated IAM domain expertise

• ISC² Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) preferred but not required.

• PNC does not sponsor employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this role.

How this role typically fits at PNC

Based on the descriptions, this is a hands-on senior individual contributor role with strong influence through governance, standards, and advisory authority rather than direct people management. It is deeply involved in enterprise security decision-making and cross-domain collaboration.

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

• Leads in securing enterprise information, systems, and development by developing and/or reviewing security requirements; planning, designing, and reviewing business and security systems; creates architectural artifacts; provides standards and governance oversight for the enterprise.

• Leads and participates in discovery efforts related to the introduction of new technologies. Prepare artifacts as required to communicate concepts and provide overall alignment with Enterprise Architecture. Collaborate with Engineering and other partners to ensure alignment with the overall intended design.

• Defines Security standards, and leads in the use and adoption of frameworks that align with overall business and technology strategy. Maintain and update architecture systems of record. Participate with engineering and other SME on best practices to consume technology and other standards. Leverages broad knowledge base and subject matter expertise to provide guidance.

• Leads in the governance and interpretation of architectural standards, design concepts, and frameworks. Monitors industry security updates, technologies and best practices to improve security management.

• Designs and collaborates on solutions that balance business requirements with information and security requirements. Leads challenging and complex conversations to provide specific recommendations. Provides approval for architectural direction.

• Identifies security design gaps in existing and proposed architectures and recommend changes or enhancements to existing processes, systems, including in depth analysis, presentations, and executive engagement.

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

Competencies

Analytical Thinking, Effective Communications, Information Security Management, Information Security Technologies, IT Architecture, 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: $80,000.00 – $185,150.00

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 04/21/2026, 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 .

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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.

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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