Senior Security Specialist – WIAM Policy and Controls

PNC

. Define and evolve the WIAM governance framework, including policy alignment, control design standards, and operating model .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timePittsburgh • Alabama • United StatesSenior💰 $112,000 - $228,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in IAM Governance, Risk Management, and Controls, with a strong ability to design and scale enterprise governance frameworks. Proven leadership in aligning policy, risk, and control execution in highly regulated environments, particularly in financial services.

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IAM GovernanceRisk ManagementControls DesignAudit DefenseStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Governance Framework DesignControl Effectiveness TestingRisk-Based DecisioningSecurity AssessmentsPolicy Development

Soft Skills

LeadershipInfluencingMentoringAnalytical Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISMCRISCCGRC

Industry Keywords

Cybersecurity GovernanceRegulatory ComplianceFinancial ServicesAudit ReadinessControl Sustainability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and evolve the WIAM governance framework, including policy alignment, control design standards, and operating model
Establish and lead a centralized governance capability across IAM domains and processes
Drive alignment of issues, risk, controls, and policy for traceability, defensibility, and regulatory compliance
Identify systemic risks, prioritize remediation, and improve control sustainability
Define and monitor governance KPIs, scorecards, and maturity metrics
Provide strategic direction for audit readiness, regulatory alignment, and assessments
Partner with IAM engineering, operations, business units, and senior leaders to drive governance standards
Translate complex risk and control concepts into actionable leadership insights
Establish scalable processes enabling proactive risk mitigation
Mentor and develop junior team members
Provide technical evaluation and analysis in a specific security area
Review information and logs, execute defined tasks, create documentation, and investigate data security issues
Address or mitigate risks and vulnerabilities; review and define controls
Conduct security assessments and recommend corrective actions
Develop policies and procedures to standardize security functions and eliminate vulnerabilities and threats
Align security-area controls to the enterprise framework and devise control implementation strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years in IAM, cybersecurity governance, risk, controls, audit, or related security leadership roles
Deep expertise in IAM governance, risk management, controls, and regulatory expectations
Proven experience designing and scaling enterprise governance frameworks
Strong understanding of control design, effectiveness testing, and audit defense
Ability to connect policy, risk, and control execution across complex environments
Advanced analytical skills, including trend analysis and risk-based decisioning
Strong leadership, influencing, and stakeholder engagement capabilities across all levels
Experience working in highly regulated environments; financial services preferred
Bachelor's degree
In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job-specific certification(s), and experience, including military service, may be considered
Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CGRC, or equivalent governance/risk credentials
No required certifications
No required licenses
No required or preferred language assessments
Must work from a quiet, secure, and confidential home-based workspace if approved for remote work
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
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 eligibility based on company, business, and/or individual performance