Lead and perform PCI-DSS assessments from pre-sales through final report for Level 1 merchants and service providers. Provide consultative guidance, evaluate compensating controls, apply Standards Council and card brand guidance, document findings, and recommend secure, compliant solutions.
Avertium is a cyber fusion and MXDR leader, delivering comprehensive security and compliance services to mid-market and enterprise customers. Our unique “Assess, Design, Protect” methodology addresses and improves security strategy, reduces attack surface risk, strengthens compliance, and provides continuous threat protection. Avertium maximizes customer security investments and enables customers to focus on growth, innovation, and business outcomes, while assuring that their security infrastructure is resilient and adaptive to evolving threats. That’s why customers trust Avertium to deliver better security, improved compliance, and greater ROI.
Avertium is seeking a PCI subject matter expert for our Risk & Compliance consulting practice. The ideal candidate will have an active QSA certification and at least 3 years of experience in the payment card industry. The individual must have expert knowledge of the PCI-DSS and have conducted multiple assessments for Level 1 Merchants and Service Providers.
Responsibilities:
- Lead PCI audits from pre-sales discussions with the client through delivery of the final report.
- Serve in a consultative role, evaluating our client’s business challenges and applying knowledge of the PCI-DSS
- Provide supplemental guidance from the Standards Council and Card Brands to recommend solutions which are both secure and compliant.
Qualifications for success:
- 1 Audit Certification & 1 Technical Certification REQUIRED (For Example: CISA, CISM, or CISSP)
- Expert understanding of PCI-DSS and underlying intent of requirements
- Experience in recommending and evaluating compensating controls
- 3 years of experience in the payment card industry
- Experience working as a consultant
- Ability to travel
- 1 year documented experience in these areas: Network security, application security, systems integration and security, auditing information systems and processes, information security risk assessment or risk management
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Mathematics, or Business; or an equivalent combination of work experience
- Auditor experience
- Strong documentation skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Flexibility and adaptability
- #LI-CS1
In addition to a career in the challenging world of cyber security, Avertium offers competitive salaries, full benefits, unlimited paid time off, participation in 401(k), and opportunities for professional growth and development. We offer the opportunity to work with cutting-edge security technologies in a stimulating work environment.
Avertium provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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