• Architect and implement secure software solutions that comply with PCI DSS requirements, focusing on building robust and scalable systems.
• Design and develop security controls and mechanisms specifically tailored to protect cardholder data and ensure PCI DSS compliance. Collaborate with development teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle, ensuring PCI compliance from the ground up.
• Engage technical teams and business stakeholders to discuss and propose technical approaches to meet current and future cybersecurity needs for PCI-compliant software products. Define the technical target state of cybersecurity products and drive the achievement of the strategy for secure software solutions.
• Works with Business Assessment Lead & control owners to define functional scope (tools, processes, etc.)
• Proactively monitor Key Risk Parameters to identify non-compliance and assist in remediation with compensating controls to address security, risk and control gaps.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve the overall cybersecurity of software applications.
• Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive continuous improvement and assess cybersecurity design and technical credentials for use in existing systems and architecture.
• Lead communities of practice to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge cybersecurity technologies. Contribute to a team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• Hands-on practical experience delivering enterprise-level cybersecurity solutions and controls, specifically for PCI-compliant software and products.
• Experience with Prior QSA, ISA, or OSA.
• Hands-on in one or more programming languages (i.e Java, Python, C/C++).
• Proficient in automation and continuous delivery methods. Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Understanding of agile methodologies such as continuous integration and delivery, application resiliency, and security.
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., public cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.). In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems. Practical cloud native experience (i.e. AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Ability to evaluate current and emerging technologies to recommend the best solutions for the future state architecture. Experience effectively communicating with senior business leaders.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• PCI Security Standards Council Certifications
• Internal Security Assessor (ISA)
• PCI Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE) Assessor
• PCI Forensic Investigators (PFIs)
• Qualified Security Assessor (QSA)
• Secure Software Assessor (SSA)
• Secure Software Lifecyle (Secure SLC) Assessor and 3DS Assessor

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