Senior Consultant, PCI QSA

Coalfire-; Buenos Aires; Hybrid; ARS 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Coalfire Argentina is seeking an experienced IT Security Auditor/Compliance professional to lead end-to-end audits, assess controls, and prepare rigorous assessment reports for diverse clients. You will manage project tasks, mentor junior staff, and ensure high-quality deliverables while engaging with clients at all levels.

You will collaborate with project teams, stay current on PCI-DSS and related IT security frameworks, and contribute to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, security, or related field.
• 5+ years IT security audit/compliance experience.
• PCI-DSS knowledge and experience.
• Experience preparing and presenting ROC or similar reports.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits/assessments full cycle including audit plan preparation, review of documentation and evidence, evaluation of procedures, and client interviews.
• Prepare, review and approve assessment reports.
• Manage priorities, tasks and hours on projects with the project manager to meet delivery targets.
• Maintain quality across the engagement and coach team members.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality products and services.
• Escalate client and project issues to management promptly to mobilize resources.
• Provide mentorship to team members in audit, assessment, technical review and writing.
• Interface with clients at all levels to build positive relationships.
• Maintain professional certifications and stay current with industry frameworks.
• Collaborate with delivery teams to drive client satisfaction and project deliverables.
• Identify upsell opportunities and coordinate with sales.
• Travel up to 25% for client engagements.

Skills

PCI-DSS knowledge

Auditing & compliance

Client-facing communication

Report writing

Risk assessment

Project coordination

IT networks and systems

Mentorship/training

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Certifications: CISA / CISSP / ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

Job description

About Coalfire

Coalfire is on a mission to make the world a safer place by solving our clients’ hardest cybersecurity challenges. We work at the cutting edge of technology to advise, assess, automate, and ultimately help companies all across the world navigate the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. We are headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with offices across the U.S., Argentina, and the U.K.

But that’s not who we are – that’s just what we do.

We are thought leaders, consultants, and cybersecurity experts, but above all else, we are a team of passionate problem-solvers who are hungry to learn, grow, and make a difference.

What You'll Do

• Lead audits/assessments full cycle including audit plan preparation, review of documentation and evidence, evaluation of procedures, and client interviews.
• Prepare, review and approve assessment reports.
• Manage priorities, tasks and hours on projects in conjunction with the project manager to achieve delivery utilization targets.
• Manage quality throughout the entirety of the engagement, while providing direct coaching and revisions to work products.
• Ensure quality products and services are delivered on time.
• Escalate client and project issues to management in a timely manner to inform and engage the necessary resources to address the issue.
• Provide mentorship to team members in areas of audit, assessment, technical review and writing.
• Interface with clients through entire engagement, interacting will all levels of client organizations. Establish and maintain positive collaborative relationships with clients and stakeholders .
• Continuous professional development in maintaining industry specific certifications. Maintains strong depth of knowledge in the practice area.
• Collaborate with project managers, quality management, sales and other delivery team members to drive customer satisfaction and meet project deliverables.
• Establish account relationships and identifies upsell and cross sell opportunities and escalates to sales.
• Ability to travel up to 25% for client engagements.

What You'll Bring

• Current PCI-QSA certification preferred (will consider former QSA)
• One of the following Information Security certifications required: CISSP, CISM or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer.
• One of the following Audit certifications required: CISA, GSNA, CIA, IRCA ISMS Auditor or higher, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor.
• Familiarity with other common IT Audit frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, HITRUST, etc.)
• Bachelor's degree (four-year college or university) or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Strong knowledge of the PCI-DSS security standards.
• 5+ years of experience in an IT Security Audit and/or Compliance role.
• Experience preparing and presenting Tier 1 and Tier 2 Reports on Compliance (ROCs).
• Experience performing IT security risk assessments and gap analysis.
• Strong excel skills with ability to develop worksheets with complex formulas .
• Experience interacting with management in a consultative manner.
• Strong IT understanding with respect to networks, servers, workstations, and applications.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills. Ability to facilitate meetings of small or large groups.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to explain technical matters to a non-technical audience.
• Strong Consulting skills with executive leadership and technical professionals; ability to advise and challenge the status quo while building strong relationships.
• Positive attitude.
• Diplomatic and broad minded.
• Ability to build high-trust relationship and credibility quickly both internally and externally.
• Strong attention to detail, strong problem solving, decision-making, organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives/projects.
• Ability to be self-driven and have strong independent initiative.

Why You’ll Want to Join Us

At Coalfire, you’ll find the support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In many cases, we provide a flexible work model that empowers you to choose when and where you’ll work most effectively – whether you’re at home or an office.

Regardless of location, you’ll experience a company that prioritizes connection and wellbeing and be part of a team where people care about each other and our communities. You’ll have opportunities to join employee resource groups, participate in in-person and virtual events, and more. And you’ll enjoy competitive perks and benefits to support you and your family, like paid parental leave, flexible time off, certification and training reimbursement, digital mental health and wellbeing support membership, and comprehensive insurance options.

At Coalfire, equal opportunity and pay equity is integral to the way we do business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Coalfire is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact our Human Resources team at [e-mail].