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! Apply online today at A-LIGN.com and learn about life at A-LIGN by following us on https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-lign/. A-LIGN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Offices: Panama - Virtual (Panama);