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Position OverviewAt 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 Security Engineer within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA; Cleveland, OH; Birmingham, AL; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO or Phoenix, AZ.
The Data Protection Adoption Lead for Tokenization is responsible for accelerating enterprise adoption delivery of tokenization and data protection services across business and technology organizations. Acting as the primary advocate and strategic advisor for enterprise tokenization services, this role partners with application teams, business stakeholders, security organizations, engineering teams, and service providers to drive adoption and integration of Data Protection's tokenization capabilities across the enterprise.
The role is accountable for developing adoption strategies, identifying and prioritizing tokenization opportunities, guiding application teams through onboarding and implementation readiness, and providing governance throughout the implementation lifecycle.
Success in this role will be measured by increased adoption of tokenization services, reduced sensitive data exposure, improved implementation readiness, effective risk management, and the delivery of scalable data protection solutions across the enterprise.
Key Responsibilities
-Lead and influence a multi-year enterprise tokenization transformation initiative focused on reducing sensitive data exposure, improving regulatory compliance, and expanding adoption of enterprise data protection capabilities.
-Serve as a trusted advisor to application teams by communicating the security, compliance, and business value of tokenization services and guiding teams through requirements, planning, and readiness assessments.
-Partner with business, application, and security stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and advocate for tokenization opportunities based on sensitive data exposure, regulatory requirements, and risk reduction objectives.
-Partner with Data Protection leadership to define and execute adoption strategies, success metrics, and long-term roadmaps that expand utilization of enterprise tokenization capabilities and advance data protection objectives.
-Provide governance and oversight for tokenization implementations by aligning delivery teams with enterprise strategy, assessing readiness, managing onboarding priorities, and mitigating implementation risks.
-Drive stakeholder engagement, executive communications, and enterprise awareness activities that support tokenization adoption objectives and strengthen understanding of data protection capabilities.
-Identify and implement process improvements that enhance onboarding efficiency, implementation consistency, and overall program effectiveness while contributing to the advancement of enterprise data protection and cryptographic strategies.
-Define, track, and analyze KPIs, KRIs, tokenization coverage, and sensitive data reduction metrics to measure program effectiveness, adoption success, and risk reduction outcomes.
-Contribute to the development and execution of enterprise tokenization roadmaps aligned with business priorities, regulatory requirements, and security objectives.
Qualifications
-Track record of leading enterprise-scale cybersecurity, data protection, or technology transformation initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and complex implementation dependencies.
-Strong understanding of application security, data protection technologies, tokenization, encryption, or related security domains.
-Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing application, engineering, security, and business stakeholders within complex enterprise environments.
-Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business value.
-Strong analytical, risk management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify dependencies and implementation challenges.
Preferred Qualifications
-Background supporting enterprise security programs or security transformation initiatives.
-Knowledge of cryptographic technologies, tokenization platforms, PCI DSS, data privacy regulations, and secure data handling practices.
-Familiarity with application onboarding, system integration, and enterprise architecture processes.
-Proven success operating within large-scale technology or financial services environments.
-Experience supporting product adoption, technology enablement, customer success, program management, or service delivery functions within cybersecurity organizations.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

• Provides subject matter expertise when applying security concepts. Leverages technical knowledge and industry experience to design, build, and maintain technology solutions. Responsible for deliverables related to project timelines.
• Responsible for working with architecture to take high level architectural designs and determine the specifics around implementation details (ex: sizing) integration details, onboarding and operationalization.
• Evaluates patches, updates, and ongoing maintenance. Determines impacts to existing solutions when new standards are implemented. Utilizes change control and other governance processes to ensure alignment of solutions .
• Develops detailed implementation, configuration, design, and engineering documentation. Build and implement solutions.
• Works with operational partners to enable transition and day-to-day supportability.
• Provides engineering support to existing technology in a production environment and collaborating with other groups as required. Seeks opportunities to grow a broad knowledge base to complement specific subject matter expertise.

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• 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 SkillsAccess Control (AC), Building Architecture, Cryptography, Customer Solutions, Disaster Recovery Planning, Hardware Security Modules (HSM), Information Security, Network Security, Physical Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Quantum Cryptography, Risk Assessments, Security TechnologiesCompetenciesAnalytical Thinking, Effective Communications, Information Security Management, Information Security Technologies, IT Environment, IT Standards, Procedures & Policies, IT Systems Management, Network and Internet Security, Problem Solving, Technical TroubleshootingWork ExperienceRoles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 5+ years of industry-relevant experience. 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.EducationBachelorsCertificationsNo Required Certification(s)LicensesNo Required License(s)Language AssessmentsNo Required or Preferred Language AssessmentsPay TransparencyBase Salary: $91,000.00 - $185,900.00Salaries 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 WindowGenerally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 06/04/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.BenefitsPNC 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.

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