Security Analyst – SOC

PNC

. Evaluate, respond to, and mitigate alerts originating from SIEM and cybersecurity products, including NGFWs, IDS/IPS, antivirus, web application firewalls, NAC, and EDR .

Posted 10/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $137,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evaluating and mitigating cybersecurity alerts, with a strong focus on SIEM and EDR technologies. Capable of conducting security assessments, implementing security controls, and enhancing the organization's security posture through analytical thinking and effective communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

SIEM Event TuningCyber Threat IntelligenceData SecuritySecurity OperationsVulnerability Assessments

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Hard Skills

SIEM TechnologiesEDR TechnologiesIntrusion DetectionSecurity AuditSecurity EvaluationsData Loss PreventionSandboxingMalicious Sample AnalysisSecurity Controls DefinitionIncident Response

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingEffective CommunicationProblem SolvingKnowledge SharingInformation Assurance

Tools & Technologies

NGFWIDS/IPSAntivirusWeb Application FirewallsNAC

Industry Keywords

Information SecuritySecurity PostureSecurity RisksSecurity ThreatsIT Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityFirewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate, respond to, and mitigate alerts originating from SIEM and cybersecurity products, including NGFWs, IDS/IPS, antivirus, web application firewalls, NAC, and EDR
Tune SIEM events to reduce false positives
Extract indicators of compromise and behavioral characteristics of malicious samples
Implement appropriate mitigation, including sandboxing
Scope security events and ensure proper remediation steps
Perform SOC functions and provide operational support as a representative of the security organization
Provide technical evaluation and analysis to improve the organization’s overall security posture
Apply security concepts, review information and logs, execute defined tasks, analyze requirements, and create documentation
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 on complex security procedures and products for clients, security administrators, and network operations
Participate in enforcement of controls against security risks and threats
Share knowledge with staff
Conduct security assessments and information security routines
Investigate and recommend corrective actions for data security according to established guidelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

University/college degree typically required for roles at this level
3+ years of relevant/direct industry experience
In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job-specific certifications, and experience, including military service, may be considered
Bachelor's degree listed under Education
Knowledge of Cyber Threat Intelligence, Data Security, Fraud Prevention, Information Security, Intrusion Detection, Network Security, Security Audit, Security Evaluations, Security Operations, and Vulnerability Assessments
Competencies in 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
Ability to evaluate, respond to, and mitigate SIEM and cybersecurity product alerts
Understanding and use of SIEM and EDR technologies
Ability to tune SIEM events to reduce false positives
Ability to extract IOCs and malicious-sample behavioral characteristics and implement mitigation through sandboxing
Ability to scope events and determine remediation steps
Subject matter expertise in one or more SOC functions
No required certifications
No required licenses
No required or preferred language assessments
Must be able to work Tuesday–Saturday, 3:00pm–11:30pm EST
PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT

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
Additional paid time off based on years of service