Security Analyst – Data Analytics, Optimization

PNC

Security Analyst working in PNC's Cyber Defense organization. Focused on data analytics, reporting, and improving security posture using data-driven insights.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timePittsburgh • Alabama, Ohio, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $55,000 - $112,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityPythonSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Produce, analyze, and deliver recurring and ad hoc security metrics and reports to support GSFC leadership, executive committees, and Board-level reporting.
Develop, maintain, and enhance dashboards and visualizations using Tableau, with a transition to Power BI, to communicate security trends, risks, and operational performance.
Analyze security operations, threat activity, staffing models (gearing ratios), and tool utilization data to generate clear analytical summaries and actionable insights.
Collaborate closely with subject matter experts across cyber defense functions, including threat intelligence, perimeter defense, security operations, and incident management, to ensure accuracy and relevance of reporting.
Translate complex technical and security data into presentations and written materials suitable for senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
Ensure consistency, accuracy, and integrity of data through validation, documentation, and adherence to established data governance and access control requirements.
Support internal audits, regulatory examinations, and risk assessments by providing timely, accurate, and well-documented metrics and analyses.
Perform independent analytical work while maintaining regular engagement with stakeholders to understand evolving reporting needs and security priorities.
Apply foundational security concepts to interpret data, assess trends, and identify opportunities to improve operational effectiveness and risk management.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience in data analytics, reporting, and metric development, preferably within a Cybersecurity, Technology, or Risk Management environment.
Proficiency with data visualization tools, particularly Tableau; experience with or strong aptitude for Power BI.
Experience writing and validating SQL queries and working with structured datasets, with an understanding of data access controls and governance principles.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to synthesize data and articulate insights clearly through dashboards, presentations, and analytical summaries.
Working knowledge of information security concepts, controls, and operational metrics.
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to effectively partner with technical subject matter experts and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple reporting deliverables in a highly visible, fast-paced security environment.
Advance experience with Microsoft Office Tools: PowerPoint, Word, Outlook.
Familiar with Python.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analyticsreportingmetric developmentdata visualizationSQLstructured datasetsinformation security conceptsPythondashboard creationanalytical summaries

Soft Skills

analytical skillscritical thinkingproblem-solvingattention to detailcommunication skillscollaborationsynthesis of dataarticulation of insightsability to manage multiple deliverablesadaptability