Security And Compliance Specialist

Security and Compliance Specialist (PCI)
Our client is seeking a dedicated Security and Compliance Specialist (PCI) to provide technical support and leadership in PCI compliance. The candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring our client's adherence to payment card certification standards, particularly in interacting with IT teams, auditing their compliance levels, identifying gaps, and facilitating remediation efforts where necessary. The successful candidate will be instrumental in managing and steering PCI compliance efforts, depending on their level of experience.
DUTIES:

• Lead all PCI activities required to achieve Attestation of Compliance, including assessment work, planning, and scheduling.
• Lead compensating control efforts if necessary and assist with technical solutions.
• Ensure timely resolution of ASV issues and assist with Penetration Testing execution and management.
• Build final reports with all necessary documentation and act in an ISA role or support existing ISAs as needed.

DURATION AND POTENTIAL START DATE: Immediate start, with an estimated duration of 6-8 months, targeting the week of February 20th. While there is an ongoing need for this role, extension possibilities are uncertain due to an acquisition. The interview process will likely involve one round of interviews with the manager and an additional interviewer, with no testing required.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:Must Have:

• Preferably a minimum of 3-5 years leading/supporting Payment Card Industry Assessments.
• Ability to think critically and respond to time-sensitive requests.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice to Have:

• Current Internal Security Assessor (ISA) certification.
• Experience working directly with senior corporate/government officials and/or auditors.

LOCATION OF WORK: The position can be based in Ottawa and/or remote. The manager works remotely from Mississauga, with most of the team being audited located in Ottawa.