Software Security Specialist Sr - AI Security

Job Profile

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 Software Security Specialist Sr within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA; Cleveland, OH; Denver, CO; Birmingham, AL; Dallas, TX or Phoenix, AZ.
About the Role

We are seeking a Software Security Specialist Sr – AI Security to lead the secure design, development, and assessment of GenAI and Agentic systems across the organization.

Key Responsibilities
• Mature Gen AI and Agentic policy and playbooks
• Mature Risk based approach to appropriately designate level of review for each GenAI and agentic use case
• Partner with Architecture, Automation, Data Science, Lines of Business and other Security teams to ensure a seamless process for new use case review and enablement
• Help team align their Gen AI and Agentic use cases to platforms with Gen AI and Agentic controls to compliment the use case they are building
• Ensure required Gen AI and Agentic security requirements are built into new solutions up front as they are being designed
• Help direct teams to existing Gen AI and agentic security controls currently available
• Review and coach teams regarding their plans to meet required Gen AI and Security Controls within their project
• Assist in validating Gen AI and Agentic security controls have been effectively implemented prior to production release

Required Qualifications
• 5+ years of expertise in application security, software security engineering, or similar
• Experience security AI/ML workloads, such as LLM integration, model serving (e.g., Hugging Face, OpenAI, LangChain), or MLOps pipelines
• Deep understanding of secure software design principles, code-level threat modeling, and vulnerability classes relevant to AI systems
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and related AI/ML services (e.g., Bedrock, Foundry)
• Solid knowledge of modern identity, AuthN/Z, and data protection practices in AI contexts (e.g., prompt-level RBAC, data leakage protection)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to influence both engineering and executive stakeholders

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

• Responsible for enabling developers to create more secure software through coaching and mentoring developers and provides subject matter expertise to Application Security programs.
• Works with developers to help them create more secure code.
• Manages projects and tasks related to developer.
• Sets secure coding standards and requirements with team.
• Coaches developers on language specific coding techniques to avoid or remediate coding flaws.

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 SkillsAI for Cybersecurity, Application Development, Application Security, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Generative AI, Group Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Solutions, User Experience (UX) Design

CompetenciesAnalytical Thinking, Effective Communications, Information Security Management, Information Security Technologies, IT Environment, IT Standards, Procedures & Policies, Knowledge of Organization, Problem Solving

Work ExperienceRoles 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.

EducationBachelors

CertificationsNo Required Certification(s)

LicensesNo 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 05/08/2026, 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.

Disability Accommodations Statement

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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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