Software Engineering Director, Security

PNC

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
PA · AZ · OH · TX
Salary
$143,000–$297,000 / yr
Posted
2 days ago

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $193k
This role $220k
$125k most similar roles pay here $315k

This role pays more than 75% of similar roles. Most pay $165,000–$220,100 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $220k versus about $193k for comparable roles.

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About PNC

PNC is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the U.S., based in Pittsburgh, PA, it provides retail banking, corporate banking, and asset management.

PNC currently has 152 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,250–$185,525 across 58 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Software Engineering Director, Security

As the Software Engineering Director at PNC’s Technology organization, you will lead and scale enterprise-wide engineering capabilities with a focus on security. Your day-to-day responsibilities include driving the design and development of secure platforms and applications, managing large-scale application development initiatives, and fostering innovation in cloud security and automation. You must possess strong technical expertise in security engineering domains and modern architectures, along with experience in Agile methodologies such as Kanban and SAFE. This role requires building and maintaining relationships with business leaders and IT partners while influencing the organization’s security strategy and prioritizing investments. Success is measured by your ability to lead through change, manage large teams, and deliver complex initiatives efficiently.

What you'll do

  • Define and execute long-term vision and roadmap for security engineering platforms.
  • Lead large-scale application development initiatives aligned with cybersecurity goals.
  • Drive innovation in automation, cloud security, and platform modernization.
  • Build strong relationships with business leaders and IT partners.
  • Influence security strategy and prioritize investments based on risk posture.
  • Manage and motivate a high-performing management team and key staff.
  • Ensure operational excellence with a focus on quality and cost efficiency.

What we're looking for

  • - Oversee large-scale application development initiatives and secure platforms.
  • - Lead engineering teams in complex, matrixed organizations with strategic vision.
  • - Drive innovation in security technologies, including cloud and automation.
  • - Manage global delivery of IT projects across onshore and offshore resources.
  • - Possess strong technical expertise in cybersecurity and modern architectures.

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