Lead Consultant: PCI DSS & Sensitive Data Compliance

Forvis Mazars US; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars, LLP seeks a Sensitive Data Compliance Lead Consultant to join the Sensitive Data Cyber Compliance leadership. This role centers on PCI DSS projects for enterprise clients, including government contractors, across diverse industries.

You will lead assessments, map controls to NIST 800-171/800-53, and help develop SSPs, POAMs, and related policies. Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams will drive compliant, timely deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, MIS, Computer Science.
• PCI QSA credential.
• Cybersecurity or privacy certifications preferred (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CISM).
• Experience with federal cyber compliance frameworks (NIST 800-171, FISMA, FedRAMP).
• 5+ years in cybersecurity, IT audit, or governance, risk, and compliance; include PCI DSS / CSF / ISO 27001.

Responsibilities

• Lead PCI compliance assessments for enterprise clients.
• Assess IT environments against NIST CSF, 800-171, 800-53, FedRAMP.
• Develop system security plans (SSP), policies, procedures, and POAMs.
• Define in-scope boundaries and data flows for compliance.
• Participate on consulting teams to deliver timely, budget-conscious projects.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently and coordinate with client stakeholders.

Skills

PCI DSS

NIST 800-171

FedRAMP

CMMC / NIST SP 800-53

Project management

GRC (governance, risk, compliance)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, MIS, Computer Science

Job description

Forvis Mazars, LLP seeks a Sensitive Data Compliance Lead Consultant to join the Sensitive Data Cyber Compliance leadership. This role centers on PCI DSS projects for enterprise clients, including government contractors, across diverse industries.

You will lead assessments, map controls to NIST 800-171/800-53, and help develop SSPs, POAMs, and related policies. Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams will drive compliant, timely deliverables.