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The Contract PCI Specialist will be responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments of the payment card security practices, preparing documentation, and guiding the organisation through the PCI compliance process. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in preparing for PCI audits and a deep understanding of PCI DSS requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• PCI Compliance Assessment: Conduct detailed assessments of current payment card security measures to ensure compliance with PCI DSS requirements.
• Audit Preparation: Prepare the organisation for PCI audits by developing and implementing strategies, documentation, and processes that meet PCI DSS standards.
• Gap Analysis: Perform gap analyses to identify areas of non-compliance and recommend corrective actions to address deficiencies.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including policies, procedures, and evidence of compliance required for the PCI audit.
• Training and Awareness: Provide training and guidance to internal teams on PCI DSS requirements and best practices.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders, including IT, security, compliance, and management teams, to ensure alignment on compliance objectives.
• Remediation Planning: Develop and oversee the implementation of remediation plans to address identified compliance gaps.
• Risk Management: Identify and manage risks related to payment card security, ensuring that all potential vulnerabilities are addressed.
• Audit Support: Act as the primary point of contact during the PCI audit, facilitating communication between the organization and the auditors.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest developments in PCI DSS and payment card security to continuously enhance the organisation's compliance posture.

Qualifications:

• Certification: Internal Security Assessor (ISA) qualification is mandatory.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in PCI DSS compliance, including preparing for and managing PCI audits.
• Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of PCI DSS requirements and payment card security practices.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex security concepts to diverse audiences.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.