Job description
About the Role
The Senior QSA Consultant is responsible for leading project execution, client service activities, and completes PCI DSS assessments. As a Senior QSA Consultant, you will lead the client engagement and be the face of A-LIGN with our customers as well as mentor and train Associate QSAs. As a Senior Consultant, you will have the opportunity to gain a variety of project experience with high profile clients, across various industries.
Reports to
Managing Consultant
Pay Classification
Full-Time
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 Information Systems preferred
EXPERIENCE
- At least 3 years of experience working in a lead QSA role
- Prior hands-on Information Technology and/or Information Security experience
CERTIFICATIONS
- Currently possesses or is actively pursuing at least one of the following certifications: CISA, CISSP, CISM, PCIP, QSA or other relevant certification
- Must hold both CISSP and CISA certification within one year of hire date
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
Benefits
- Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Employer Paid Personal Accident Insurance
- Competitive Bonus Structure
- Home Office Reimbursement
- Certification Reimbursement
- Personalized Career Coaching
- Paid Office Closure December 25-January 1
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Summer Hours
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 LinkedIn.
A-LIGN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
