Security Specialist – Forensics

PNC

. Develop, tune, and maintain security monitoring content, detections, and alerting within the Security Operations Center .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $91,000 - $185,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, tune, and maintain security monitoring content, detections, and alerting within the Security Operations Center
Lead security improvement initiatives and projects that strengthen detection, response, and overall security capabilities
Create, maintain, and improve threat hunting procedures, playbooks, and operational documentation
Serve as a senior escalation point for SOC analysts, assisting with rule creation and providing investigative guidance
Ensure security operations and response activities align with regulatory, compliance, and governance requirements
Provide actionable guidance to address deficiencies
Mentor junior team members and lead learning sessions
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
Perform investigations involving data loss prevention and data manipulation, and coordinate related activities
Address or mitigate risks and vulnerabilities
Review and define controls
Advise on complex security procedures and products for clients, security administrators, and network operations
Participate in enforcement of controls addressing security risks and threats
Share knowledge with staff
Conduct security assessments and information security routines
Investigate and recommend corrective actions for data security issues
Develop policies and procedures to standardize security functions and eliminate vulnerabilities and threats
Ensure business needs are met during development

Requirements

What you’ll need

University / college degree typically required
5+ years of industry-relevant experience
In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job-specific certification(s), and experience, including military service, may be considered
Knowledge and skills in access control, building architecture, customer solutions, disaster recovery planning, forensic investigations, information security, network security, physical security, risk assessments, and security technologies
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
No required certifications
No required licenses
No required or preferred language assessments
Must be able to work in an in-office environment
PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position

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 and years of service
Incentive-eligible compensation based on company, business and/or individual performance