Solution Architect

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 Solution Architect within PNC's Solution Architecture & Strategy organization, you will be based in one of our Technology hubs (Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH, Birmingham, AL, Dallas, TX). Weekly time in the office is required.
Core hours are 8am-5pm EST. Occasional night/weekend work can be expected
Travel to Pittsburgh or Cleveland 4 – 6 times a year

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position


Seeking an experienced Security Engineering Solution Architect to join our team and lead the design and implementation of robust security solutions across our cloud and on-premises environments. In this role, you will be responsible for developing security architectures, conducting architecture and risk assessments, and guiding cross-functional teams in integrated security best practices in our services and infrastructure.



Key Responsibilities

Develop and design security architectures for cloud and on-premises environments that align with organizational needs and compliance requirements.

Implement security controls and technology to protect data, applications, and infrastructure from threats and vulnerabilities.

Perform architecture assessments of systems and changes to those systems to comply with organizational and regulatory requirements and guidance.

Develop mitigation strategies and recommend improvements to enhance overall security posture.

Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate security best practices into system designs.

Serve as a subject matter expert in security architecture, advising on best practices and risk mitigation.

Creation of architecture artifacts through investigation, exploration, and researching technologies available and other constraints that may be involved.

Creation of UML use case diagram(s), component diagram(s), sequence diagram(s).

Creation of Business Process Mapping Notation (BPMN) context diagram, functional flow diagram, cross-functional flow diagram, and application configuration flowchart diagram.

Engage relevant vendors, technology owners/SMEs, Enterprise Architecture, Security Architecture, product owners to ensure feasibly, best practices, standards, and expectations are met



Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Relevant certifications such as Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or equivalent.

5+ years of experience in security architecture, engineering, or related fields

Proven experience designing and implementing security solutions in complex environments.

Strong networking experience to design highly resilient and redundant network solutions with understanding of capabilities such as Frame Relay, Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS),  Software-defined networking (SDN),  and Zero Trust, etc.

Technical Skills

Strong understanding of security protocols, encryption, authentication, and authorization techniques.

Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (e.g. NIST, ISO 27001, etc).

Proficient in security tools and technologies such as firewalls, API gateways, Security Event and Incident Management (SEIM), Intrusion detection systems (IDS), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and endpoint protection.

Solid understanding of Security principles and strategies utilized to detect and manage threat actors

Broad understanding of Technologies utilized across the Security Landscape

Familiarity with different types of UML diagrams.

Familiarity with Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN).

Excellent communication, with the ability to present complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Proven ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, IT, compliance and business teams.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex security issues.

Job Description

• Designs solution roadmaps, according to business strategies and processes in solution architecture, through client requirement analysis, cross-team collaboration and problem resolution.
• Designs solution roadmaps, and system and software architecture according to business strategies and solution architecture standards/processes.
• Analyzes client requirements and determines appropriate solutions to these requirements based on business needs.
• Resolves routine to moderately complex problems and issues in solution architecture; assesses any potential risks and determines solutions to these risks.
• Works with other solution architecture staff, technology experts and business stakeholders to provide functional support to clients on solution architecture updates.

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 Skills

Competitive Advantages, Customer Solutions, Design, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Machine Learning, Risk Assessments, Technical Knowledge

Competencies

Analytical Thinking, Effective Communications, Effectiveness Measurement, Industry Knowledge, Planning: Tactical, Strategic, Platform Architecture, Problem Solving, Software Product Design/Architecture, The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF)

Work Experience

Roles 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.

Education

Bachelors

Certifications

No Required Certification(s)

Licenses

No 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; 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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