Cryptography Engineer Jobs in Cleveland, OH (NOW HIRING)

Position Overview

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage. As a Security Engineer within the Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA; Cleveland, OH; Birmingham, AL; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO or Phoenix, AZ. The role focuses on designing, building, and maintaining cryptographic solutions and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Job Profile

This Security Engineer will leverage technical knowledge and industry experience to develop and support secure technology solutions. Responsibilities include architecture collaboration, security assessments, documentation, and production support.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject‑matter expertise when applying security concepts.
• Collaborate with architecture teams to translate high‑level designs into implementation details, including sizing and integration.
• Evaluate patches, updates, and ongoing maintenance; assess impacts of new standards.
• Develop detailed implementation, configuration, design, and engineering documentation.
• Work with operational partners to enable transition and day‑to‑day supportability.
• Provide engineering support to existing technology in a production environment and collaborate with other groups as required.

Required Technical Experience

• Cryptographic Platforms and Tooling
  • Enterprise centralized cryptographic program and lifecycle management.
  • Key management solutions across cloud (AWS, Azure) and data platforms (MSSQL, Oracle, Linux, MongoDB, Pure, Neo4j).
  • Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) lifecycle management, issuance, renewal, and troubleshooting.
  • Application layer protection technologies and tokenization strategies.
  • Integration of cryptographic inventory across platforms.
• Cryptographic Agility and Quantum‑Safe Technologies
  • Familiarity with post‑quantum tooling and quantum‑safe technologies.
  • Understanding of quantum computing impact on enterprise security.
• Hands‑on experience with cryptographic platforms and tools
  • Key Management: Oracle Key Manager, Thales CipherTrust Manager.
  • HSMs: Thales, SWIFT, Entrust.
  • PKI/Certificate Management: Venafi, Microsoft ADCS.
  • Tokenization: Protegrity.
  • Cryptographic Inventory: AgileSec Analytics.
• Enterprise Standard Tools
  • Workflow and collaboration platforms (Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, ServiceNow).
  • Data visualization and reporting tools with ability to support reporting, dashboarding and analytics.
  • OpenSearch (preferred).
• Compliance, Regulatory, and Industry Knowledge
  • Knowledge of PCI standards, FIPS requirements, NIST cryptographic guidance.
  • Foundational understanding of cryptographic agility principles.
  • Familiarity with industry guidance and collaboration bodies (G7, FS‑ISAC, FSSCC, CNSA) related to PQC roadmap development.

Soft Skills and Professional Qualities

• Ability to deliver both initiatives and business‑as‑usual activities to completion.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Precision in implementing and validating cryptographic controls and processes.
• Communication skills to translate complex technical concepts for non‑technical stakeholders.
• Continuous learning mindset related to evolving security threats and standards.
• Clear and concise documentation production (policies, procedures, technical designs, executive‑level materials).
• Forward‑thinking mindset with an ability to consider long‑term implications.
• Define and track metrics and KRIs to measure control effectiveness and program maturity.

Additional Preferred Experience

• Certifications in cryptographic technologies or EC Council's Certified Encryption Specialist.
• Participation in cryptographic working groups or standards bodies (FS‑SIAC, X9, PKI Consortium).

Qualifications

• University or community college degree, or comparable combination of education, job‑specific certification(s), and experience (including military service).
• 5+ years of industry‑relevant experience.
• No required certification or license; preferred certifications listed above.

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $91,000.00 - $185,900.00. Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data, and individual skills, experience, and education. This role is incentive eligible with compensation linked to company and individual performance.

Application Window

Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 06/04/2026, although it may be longer at the discretion of the business.

Benefits

PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Options for full‑time employees include medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision coverage, 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, adoption and surrogacy assistance, educational assistance, and a robust wellness program with financial incentives.

Paid time off includes maternity and/ or parental leave, up to 11 paid holidays each year, 9 occasional absence days each year, and 15 to 25 vacation days each year depending on career level and years of service.

Disability Accommodations Statement

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact AccommodationRequest@pnc.com or call 877‑968‑7762 and say "Workday" for assistance. All information will be kept confidential and used only to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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 applicable federal and state regulations.

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