<p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Information Security GRC professional with strong PCI DSS expertise</strong> to lead the design, implementation, and ongoing execution of an enterprise <strong>PCI DSS v4.0 compliance program</strong> within a highly regulated environment.</p><p>This role will serve as the organization’s <strong>PCI subject matter expert (SME)</strong>, responsible for ensuring accurate Cardholder Data Environment (CDE) scoping, sustainable control implementation, continuous compliance, and effective governance. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with Security, IT, Risk, Compliance, Audit, and business stakeholders to embed PCI requirements into technology and operational processes.</p><p>This is a highly visible role requiring someone who can operate strategically while also being comfortable getting into the details of controls, evidence, assessments, remediation, and audit readiness.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead the enterprise <strong>PCI DSS v4.0 program</strong>, including governance, compliance, assessment, and continuous improvement activities.</li><li>Validate and maintain accurate <strong>Cardholder Data Environment (CDE) scope</strong>.</li><li>Serve as the primary <strong>PCI DSS subject matter expert</strong> across the organization.</li><li>Partner with Security, IT, Risk, Compliance, Audit, and business teams to drive cross-functional accountability for PCI requirements.</li><li>Manage relationships with <strong>Qualified Security Assessors (QSAs)</strong> and coordinate PCI assessments from preparation through remediation and closure.</li><li>Develop and manage remediation strategies for PCI and security control gaps.</li><li>Support risk acceptance processes and ensure appropriate documentation and governance.</li><li>Test and evaluate control effectiveness and maintain clear control traceability.</li><li>Manage evidence collection, assessment walkthroughs, findings, remediation, and closure activities.</li><li>Support internal and external audits as well as regulatory examinations.</li><li>Conduct security risk and control assessments.</li><li>Develop and report <strong>KRIs, KPIs, OKRs, and other security/compliance metrics</strong>.</li><li>Present security, risk, and control findings to both technical stakeholders and executive leadership.</li><li>Lead reviews, updates, and approvals of security policies, standards, and related governance documentation.</li><li>Embed PCI requirements into technology and operational lifecycles.</li><li>Drive ongoing improvements to the organization’s security compliance and risk management processes.</li></ul><p>Technical Environment</p><ul><li>PCI DSS v4.0</li><li>Information Security Governance, Risk &amp; Compliance (GRC)</li><li>ServiceNow, LogicGate, Archer, or similar GRC platforms</li><li>NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0</li><li>CIS Controls v8</li><li>Security controls and compliance management</li><li>Risk assessments</li><li>Audit management</li><li>Policy and standards governance</li><li>Regulatory compliance and examination support</li></ul>

<p>Required Qualifications</p><ul><li><strong>5–8 years of experience in Information Security GRC</strong>, with at least <strong>3 years of hands-on PCI DSS experience</strong>.</li><li>Demonstrated experience owning or leading an <strong>enterprise PCI DSS program</strong>.</li><li>Strong experience with <strong>CDE scoping and PCI DSS control requirements</strong>.</li><li>Experience managing QSA relationships and leading PCI assessments through preparation, assessment, remediation, and closure.</li><li>Experience with GRC platforms such as <strong>ServiceNow, LogicGate, Archer, or similar</strong>.</li><li>Experience supporting internal/external audits, regulatory examinations, evidence collection, and remediation.</li><li>Working knowledge of <strong>NIST CSF 2.0 and CIS Controls v8</strong>, including the ability to map controls across security and compliance frameworks.</li><li>Experience developing and presenting <strong>KRIs, KPIs, OKRs, and security/risk metrics</strong>.</li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex PCI and security control gaps to non-technical audiences and executive leadership.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in <strong>Information Security, Computer Science, Risk Management, or a related field</strong>.</li></ul><p><br></p>

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