Security Analyst - 3rd Party Assessments

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 Security Analyst within PNC’s Technology organization, you may be based in a remote location. This is a remote position. Work may be performed from a quiet, confidential space in a home location, approved by PNC. This position may not be available in all geographic locations.
**PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position**
This position is part of the Third Party Security Assurance (TPSA) team, where you will be a member of PNC’s Policy, Governance, and Assessments department that is part of PNC’s overall Enterprise Information Security organization.
The Security Analyst is primarily responsible for conducting third-party security risk assessments across the PNC portfolio of technology suppliers. The role will require extensive coordination with internal third-party resources as well as with the external suppliers. In this role, you will work with third party suppliers to validate that necessary security and technology controls are in place and operationally solid. Specific responsibilities within this position will include:
• Independently manage multiple assessments to completion within SLA. Assessment management includes reviewing returned Due Diligence Questionnaires, creating unique agendas for remote interviews based on controls that need further assessment, conducting remote assessment interviews, creating remediations, etc.
• Elevate issues, delays, obstacles as needed to keep the assessment lifecycle on track.
• Consult on defining third party security policies and best practices.
• Educate and build awareness of third-party security requirements.
• Continuously work to improve the overall third-party security assurance program.
• Assist with testing releases of the PNC TPSA platform.
• Special projects as assigned.
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
REQUIRED skills:
• Bachelor's Degree and at least 3 years of directly related experience. Experience working in Third Party Risk Management preferred.
• Must have a solid understanding of security concepts and controls and industry frameworks including NIST, FFIEC, and CRI Profile.
• Strong understanding of mitigation methodologies and regulatory requirements pertaining to information security, privacy, and/or data security.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to work within deadlines, and flexibility to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently with little direction and/or supervision.
• Superior communication skills with the ability to ask questions, escalate roadblocks early, and interact effectively at multiple levels in the organization.
• Analytical aptitude with an emphasis on investigative, methodical critical questioning and logical thinking.
• High-level interpersonal skills.
• Experience with supporting toolsets including Sharepoint, Jira, Confluence, and Tableau.
PREFERRED skills:
• Proficiency using Third Party platforms including Archer and/or KY3P.
• CCSK, CCAK, CRISC, CISSP Certification(s)

This is a remote position. Work may be performed from a quiet, confidential space in a home location, approved by PNC. This position may not be available in all geographic locations.

Job Description

• Provides technical evaluation and analysis. Supports activities, process, and tools needed to improve overall security posture of the organization.
• Applies security concepts, reviews information, executes defined tasks, analyzes requirements, reviews logs, and creates documentation. Performs investigation and data loss prevention, data manipulation, and coordination of activities. Performs actions to address or mitigate risks and vulnerabilities. Reviews and defines controls.
• Advises on more complex security procedures and products for clients, security administrators and network operations. Participates in enforcement of control security risks and threats; potential of one more controls subject to manager discretion. Shares knowledge with staff.
• Conducts security assessments and other information security routines consistently. Investigates and recommends corrective actions for data security related to established guidelines.

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 SkillsAccess Control (AC), Building Architecture, Customer Solutions, Disaster Recovery Planning, Information Security, Network Security, Physical Security, Risk Assessments, Security Technologies

CompetenciesAnalytical Thinking, Effective Communications, Information Assurance, Information Security Management, Information Security Technologies, IT Environment, IT Standards, Procedures & Policies, IT Systems Management, Problem Solving, Software Security Assurance

Work ExperienceRoles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience. Certifications are often desired. 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: $55,000.00 – $145,600.00

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 12/17/2024, 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; 8 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 pncbenefits.com > New to PNC.

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