Entry Level Cloud Security Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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 Specialist within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, .Strongsville, OH, Dallas, TX, Birmingham, AL, Denver, CO, Phoenix, AZ.
As a Security Engineer on PNC's Cloud Security team, you will build and deploy innovative security controls that protect public cloud workloads that meet and often exceed regulatory standards. You will work on a highly innovative/collaborative team that works diligently to automate and bake security into Azure and AWS public cloud workloads. You will utilize the Cloud Provider's and third party Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools to perform posture assessment PNC's public cloud workloads. Familiarity and willingness to develop expertise in utilizing these CSPM tools as the source of truth for public cloud resource compliance is a must for this position.
You will work closely with Cloud Security's Security as Code (SAC) pipeline to test and deploy security controls that ensure PNC workloads are secure by default. You will interact and engage with PNC Cloud Architects and PNC's SOC team to understand potential vulnerabilities and work to codify these controls. In addition, you will engage with our Cloud Product team and Infrastructure as Code (IAC) teams as we shift our security controls to the left into Cloud Infrastructure pipelines. Being able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing is critical to interacting and engaging our stakeholders and internal customers. You will be a vital part of the Cloud Security team's mission to secure PNC's cloud workloads.
As a Security Engineer, you will help mentor and guide the junior members of the team and participate in future roadmap planning. A strong ability to collaborate, problem solve, and actively build trust with our partners and stakeholders is critical.
Responsibilities
oBuild and test security controls for Azure resources and AWS services
oValidate security control effectiveness and promote controls to production workloads
oWork within agile team and proactively participate in planning sessions
oEngineer and Configure utilizing CSPM tools to effectively analyze and assess cloud workloads for compliance in a CI/CD environment
oContinuous learning environment - Our team does not stand still, a growth mindset that is continuously seeking new and better ways to solve security challenges is a must.
oAssess, implement, automate, and document security solutions and processes for Microsoft Azure and AWS
oProvide analysis of workloads to ensure alignment with operational security requirements in order to go to production.
oWork closely with Cloud Security Product Owner to refine backlog tickets and define priority and sizing
oAutomate and orchestrate the process of Cloud software deployment (CI/CD) to integrate enterprise security standards, policies, configurations, and architectures, for applications, platforms, and infrastructure
oAssist DevOps team members with the development and operationalization of security
oEnsure the security posture of applications seeking deployment into Production
Preferred Skills:
oDeep experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud services in an Enterprise environment
oThorough understanding of Cloud security best practices.
oExperience performing security gap analysis on Cloud Services or Cloud Infrastructure
oExperience in implementing security controls for public cloud workloads in Azure and AWS.
oExperience creating innovative security solutions that balance security with all other corporate priorities
oProficient in one or more scripting languages such as Python, Powershell, Bash, etc.
oExpertise with Git, including branching workflows.
oExperience with testing security controls to ensure the effectiveness of the control.
oStrong written and verbal communications skills.
oProcess and detail oriented.
oHas demonstrated project leadership, helping guide the direction of large team initiatives.
oAbility to "think outside the box" when considering options to address security controls at scale and across multiple cloud service providers.
oExpertise in SQL or SQL-type query languages
Preferred Certifications:
Azure Fundamentals - AZ-900
Azure Security Engineer Associate - AZ-500
AWS Cloud Security EngineerPNC 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), AWS Devops, Building Architecture, Cloud Security, Customer Solutions, Disaster Recovery Planning, Information Security, Microsoft Azure Security, Network Security, Physical Security, 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)Pay 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 05/11/2026, 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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