Senior PCI QSA - Tevora

Position: Senior PCI QSA

Location: Irvine, CA or Fairfax, VA + occasional travel

About Tevora: Tevora is a tight-knit community of professionals with a shared passion for our craft. Every day, we combine in-depth knowledge of cybersecurity, technology, and compliance to help create more secure digital environments. To Tevorans, every problem is a puzzle in need of solving. We strongly believe that if we put smart, driven people in a room together, they will accomplish great things. We maintain a supportive culture that celebrates continuous learning, diverse perspectives, and sharing the wins.

What's the Role?

Tevora is seeking a seasoned Senior PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) to join our Payments team. In this client-facing role, you'll leverage your expertise in cybersecurity, PCI compliance, and payment security to conduct in-depth PCI DSS assessments and provide advisory services to clients. You'll be the lead in assessing, fortifying, and advancing the security of payment systems, helping clients navigate complex compliance landscapes with clarity and precision. If you have a passion for payment security and a strong technical background, we'd love to hear from you!

A Day in the Life Could Include:

• PCI DSS Compliance Assessments: Lead comprehensive security assessments of client payment systems, from architecture reviews to compliance verification, identifying vulnerabilities and areas for improvement.
• Gap Analysis and Risk Mitigation: Collaborate with clients to pinpoint compliance gaps, guiding them with targeted strategies and technical insights to close risks and fortify security postures.
• Advisory Services: As an expert consultant, provide clear and actionable advice on secure payment technologies, including encryption, tokenization, and data protection practices.
• Client Communication: Build and sustain strong client relationships, functioning as the go-to advisor for payment security solutions, addressing their questions and helping them maintain compliance.
• Mentorship and Team Collaboration: Mentor junior consultants and collaborate with Tevora's technical teams to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of engagements.
• Professional Development: Stay informed of industry developments, including emerging regulations, evolving technologies, and innovative practices, to provide cutting-edge advisory services.

Necessary Skills and Qualifications:

• PCI QSA certification with 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity compliance and PCI DSS assessments.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Advanced knowledge of security standards and technologies (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, HITRUST).
• Strong analytical skills and a proven ability to communicate technical insights effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the capacity to balance multiple client projects and deadlines.
• Ability to travel as needed (up to 25%).