Security Specialist - Workforce Identity Access Management / IGA Product Management

PNC Bank•Pittsburgh, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Security Specialist – Workforce Identity Access Management (WIAM) plays a critical part in managing and evolving workforce identity platforms that support secure, efficient access across the enterprise. The team owns the technology, products, and roadmaps for WIAM capabilities and partners closely with engineering teams to continuously enhance tools in alignment with business needs and security priorities. This position operates at the intersection of technology, security, and business, acting as a key liaison between stakeholders and engineering partners. The Security Specialist functions in a product-oriented capacity for WIAM tools. While also helping shape backlog priorities, translating business requirements into actionable deliverables, and ensuring solutions support workforce identity lifecycle. 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.

Requirements

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.
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.
Bachelors

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of the Workforce Identity and Access Management lifecycle
Hands-on experience with Workforce IAM 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
Access Control (AC)
Agile Kanban
Building Architecture
Customer Solutions
Disaster Recovery Planning
Identity Access Management (IAM)
Information Security
IT Governance
Network Security
Physical Security
Risk Assessments
Security Technologies
Analytical 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

Responsibilities

Manage the Workforce Identity Access Management WIAM product and technology backlog, partnering with engineering teams to prioritize features, enhancements, and remediation efforts
Act in a product ownership/product management capacity for Workforce Identity Access Management 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 IAM 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 WIAM 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