Security Specialist - Workforce Identity Governance and Administration (IGA)

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 Specialist - Workforce Identity Access Management / IGA Product Management
within PNC's Enterprise Workforce Identity Access Management department within the Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA.

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

The Security Specialist – Workforce Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) plays a critical part in managing and evolving enterprise Workforce Identity and Access Management (IAM) capabilities. This role serves as a key partner between security, engineering, architecture, and business teams to ensure secure, efficient, and compliant workforce access across the organization.

This position combines elements of IAM product ownership, business analysis, security governance, and Agile delivery management while supporting industry-leading identity management technologies such as SailPoint, Saviynt, Oracle Identity Manager (OIM), and related IAM solutions.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage the Workforce Identity Access Management WIAM and Workforce Identity Governance and Administration product and technology backlog, partnering with engineering teams to prioritize features, enhancements, and remediation efforts
• Support the strategy, roadmap, and delivery of enterprise Workforce Identity Access Management WIAM and Workforce Identity Governance and Administration platforms, helping drive improvements in identity lifecycle management, access governance, provisioning, deprovisioning, role management, entitlement management, and access request processes.
• Act in a product ownership/product management capacity for Workforce Identity Access Management and Workforce Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) tools and capabilities
• Collaborate closely with engineering, architecture, and technical teams to understand platform capabilities and translate business needs into clear requirements
• Support delivery planning across Kanban and Agile workflows to ensure timely execution of WIAM initiatives
• Applies security concepts, reviews information, executes defined tasks, analyzes requirements, reviews logs, and creates documentation.
• Advise on more complex Workforce Identity Access Management and Workforce Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solutions and product implementations for PNC application teams.
• Develop policies and procedures to standardize security functions and eliminate potential vulnerabilities and threats. Overseeing that business needs are being met during development.
• Help ensure Workforce Identity Access Management and Workforce Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) tools effectively enable workforce identity lifecycle processes such as provisioning, access requests, and de-provisioning
• Work with the IAM Workforce Governance team to understand systemic issues and gaps so that technology solutions can be designed and delivered to reduce the number of exceptions related to IAM controls and services

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of the Workforce Identity and Access Management lifecycle
• Hands-on experience with one or more Workforce Identity Access Management and Workforce Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solutions such as Oracle OIM, Saviynt, SailPoint, or similar platforms
• Ability to partner closely with technical and engineering teams to understand complex systems and clearly convey business needs and requirements
• Experience working with tools that enable identity-related business processes
• Knowledge of workforce identity concepts, including access governance and entitlements
• Understanding of access request workflows where system access is requested on behalf of employees (e.g., manager-initiated access requests)
• Solid understanding of system access concepts, authentication, and authorization
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present, summarize, and synthesize complex information for senior leaders and executives
• Knowledge of Kanban and Agile delivery methodologies

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, Identity Access Management (IAM), Information Security, IT Governance, Network Security, Physical Security, Risk Assessments, SailPoint IdentityIQ, 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 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.

EducationBachelors

CertificationsNo Required Certification(s)

LicensesNo Required License(s)

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.

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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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