PCI QSA Contractor

About the Role

As a PCI Senior Consultant (QSA), your responsibilities will include leading project execution and client service activities, focused primarily on PCI DSS assessments. You will lead the client engagement and be the face of A-LIGN with our customers.

You will have the opportunity to gain a variety of project experience with high profile clients, across various industries. Our Senior Consultants will also have the ability to move into a Mentor role that will allow them to mentor and train Associate QSA's. Associate QSA's will be lead by a Senior QSA on all assigned engagements.

Reports to

Managing Consultant

Pay Classification

Indefinite Contract

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute PCI DSS assessments in coordination with the project's manager
• Create agendas
• Lead client meetings and maintain client relationships
• Perform audit testing and mentor Associate QSA's (AQSA's) performing assigned audit review tasks
• Communicate effectively to the client, prior to, during, and post on-site visit
• Review manager’s planning notes, and prepare as appropriate for meetings
• Prepare fieldwork notes throughout the project
• Gather evidence and review
• Provide draft reports to management, within defined timelines and mentor and train Associate QSA's (AQSA's) to help them develop report writing skills
• Provide detailed project status reports weekly to management
• Organize client information on A-LIGN’s OneDrive folder
• Communicate to management about any potential project issues
• Provide feedback to junior consultants and management team
• Travel occasionally to clients’ offices

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, or other relevant field required

EXPERIENCE

• At least 3 years of experience working in a lead QSA role
• Prior hands-on Information Technology and/or Information Security experience, also preferred

CERTIFICATIONS

• Currently possesses a QSA certification required
• Additional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM preferred

SKILLS

• Ability to meet deadlines with a high degree of motivation
• Excellent communication skills
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work individually as well as collaboratively

About A-LIGN

A-LIGN is the leading provider of high-quality, efficient cybersecurity compliance programs. Combining experienced auditors and audit management technology, A-LIGN provides the widest breadth and depth of services including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, FedRAMP, and PCI. A-LIGN is the number one issuer of SOC 2 and HITRUST and a top three FedRAMP assessor. To learn more, visit a-lign.com

Come Work for A-LIGN!

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A-LIGN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.