Technical Payments Consultant – QSA

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Technical Payments Consultant providing expert guidance on security and compliance in payment systems. Working closely with clients to assess vulnerabilities and recommend security measures.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct comprehensive and detailed assessments of clients' payment systems, applications, and processes to identify potential security vulnerabilities and compliance gaps.
  • Evaluate and analyze payment architectures, technologies, and payment processing environments to ensure they meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Leverage your expertise as a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) to guide clients through the compliance process, ensuring adherence to relevant industry standards such as PCI DSS, PA-DSS (or SSF), and other payment-related regulations.
  • Assist clients in obtaining and maintaining relevant certifications and compliance reports.
  • Provide clients with detailed recommendations and strategies to enhance the security posture of their payment systems and applications.
  • Collaborate with client teams to develop and implement effective remediation plans to address identified security vulnerabilities and compliance issues.
  • Offer technical expertise and guidance to clients on implementing secure payment technologies, encryption methods, secure data storage, and secure coding practices.
  • Advise clients on best practices for securing payment card data and sensitive financial information.
  • Establish and maintain strong working relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor on payment security matters.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for technical discussions and security-related inquiries.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, developments, and regulatory changes in the payments industry and cybersecurity domain.
  • Continuously improve your knowledge and skills to remain at the forefront of payment security practices.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience as a PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA), conducting payment security assessments and ensuring compliance with industry standards such as PCI DSS.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field in STEM.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify security risks and recommend appropriate solutions.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Proven ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.
  • In-depth knowledge of payment security technologies, payment processing, encryption, and tokenization methods.
  • Familiarity with industry frameworks and standards, including PCI DSS, PA-DSS (or SSF), ISO 27001, and NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
  • A commitment to maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision & Basic Life Insurance
  • Paid Vacations, Sick Time, & Holidays
  • 401 (k) with discretionary company match
  • Vibrant work culture