Security Analyst – Forensic Investigations

PNC

. Provide technical evaluation and analysis in a specific security area .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timePittsburgh • Alabama • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in forensic investigations, incident response, and cybersecurity, with a strong focus on analyzing security risks and implementing effective security controls. Proficient in conducting security assessments and providing technical evaluations to enhance organizational security posture.

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Forensic InvestigationsIncident ResponseCybersecuritySecurity AssessmentsData Security

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Hard Skills

Forensic AnalysisDigital ForensicsComputer ForensicsRisk AssessmentsSecurity TechnologiesAccess ControlDisaster Recovery PlanningInformation Security ManagementSoftware Security AssuranceAnalytical Thinking

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationsProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Examiner Machines

Certifications & Qualifications

IACIS-CFCESANS/GIAC Forensics

Industry Keywords

Information AssuranceIT StandardsIT Systems ManagementSecurity ControlsSecurity Posture

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical evaluation and analysis in a specific security area
Support activities, processes, and tools that improve the organization’s overall security posture
Apply security concepts, review information, execute defined tasks, analyze requirements, review logs, and create documentation
Conduct forensic investigations for PNC Bank, including employee relations, email, and legal holds
Perform investigations involving data loss prevention and data manipulation, and coordinate related activities
Address or mitigate security risks and vulnerabilities
Review and define security controls
Advise clients, security administrators, and network operations on complex security procedures and products
Participate in enforcing controls addressing security risks and threats
Share knowledge with staff
Conduct security assessments and other information security routines
Investigate and recommend corrective actions for data security issues in line with established guidelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

University / college degree typically required, or comparable combination of education, job-specific certification(s), and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience
Experience with forensic investigations using examiner machines in a lab
Knowledge of incident response, forensics, and cybersecurity
Knowledge of digital forensics, computer forensics, investigative experience, forensic analysis, and forensic examination
Knowledge of access control, disaster recovery planning, information security, network security, physical security, risk assessments, and security technologies
Analytical thinking, effective communications, information assurance, information security management, information security technologies, IT environment, IT standards/procedures/policies, IT systems management, problem solving, and software security assurance
PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT
IACIS-CFCE or SANS/GIAC forensics certifications preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 plan
Stock purchase plan
Dependent care reimbursement account
Back-up child/elder care
Adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
Educational assistance, including select programs fully paid
Robust wellness program with financial incentives
Maternity and/or parental leave
Up to 11 paid holidays each year
9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law
15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level
Incentive-eligible compensation based upon company, business and/or individual performance
Potential remote work in select geographic locations, subject to approval
Quiet, secure, and confidential home-based workspace when working remotely