PCI Compliance Security Analyst - UK Cyber Essentials

PTR Global; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 75,768 - 79,900; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm is seeking a PCI Compliance Security Analyst in St. Louis, MO to enhance compliance efforts and support UK Cyber Essentials certification. The role requires 3+ years of PCI experience, strong analytical skills, and project management capabilities. You will coordinate assessments, maintain documentation, and collaborate with various teams to drive compliance initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in PCI assessments with focus on payment card compliance and security.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects independently or collaboratively.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate audits with external assessors and internal teams.
• Support PCI compliance assessments and remediation efforts.
• Create and maintain documentation for compliance programs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Detail oriented

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Jira

Confluence

Job description

PCI Compliance Security Analyst - UK Cyber Essentials

This range is provided by PTR Global. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$55.00/hr - $58.00/hr

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Job Description

• Security analysts are responsible for analysing system and application security and making recommendations that optimize the protection of client’s computer systems and information resources.
• Security analysts develop, test, implement and maintain security policies and programs.
• Candidates are responsible for staying current on security best practices and identifying security procedures to support business objectives and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• The Information Security Office (ISO) Regulatory Compliance team is seeking a Security Analyst 2 to actively contribute to our organization's compliance efforts.
• This role calls for someone who can work closely with various business units, conduct thorough assessments, and assist in crafting effective remediation plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate audits with external assessors (QSA) and internal stakeholders to streamline assessment process related to collecting evidences
• Support the validation of PCI requirements testing results and drive compliance gap remediation efforts
• Create and maintain documentation to support PCI program
• Lead the planning, execution, and documentation of the UK Cyber Essentials certification process, ensuring full compliance with its requirements
• Serve as the primary point of contact for UK Cyber Essentials related activities, coordinating across teams and external assessors to drive successful certification
• Conduct comprehensive internal compliance assessments, identify compliance gaps, and actively participate in developing remediation plans.
• Collaborate closely with different business units to ensure alignment with relevant regulations and standards.
• Support automation efforts across the compliance function.
• Regularly review policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects related to regulatory compliance.
• Stay vigilant in monitoring and tracking regulatory changes, providing teams with guidance on updating policies and procedures as needed.
• Be a source of guidance and support for fellow members of the compliance team.

Qualifications

Required:

• Must be presently authorized to work in the U.S. without a requirement for work authorization sponsorship by client’s company for this position now or in the future
• Must be committed to incorporating security into all decisions and daily job responsibilities
• 3 plus years with leading, planning and execution of PCI assessments which includes review of control design with a focus on payment card compliance and security.
• Demonstrate the ability to work both independently with a strong sense of ownership and collaboratively within a team to achieve departmental and project objectives.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Detail oriented with strong project management skills, including project planning, directing project activities, and leading project teams.
• Proficient in documentation, communication skills, and a proven ability to deliver formal and informal presentations to a diverse audience.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple complex assignments and tasks for self and team members, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and relationship management skills, representing goals within the team and outside the department.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing requirements and responsibilities while delivering high-quality results.
• Commitment to incorporating security into all decisions and daily job responsibilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in cyber security, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or extensive security related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Functional knowledge of productivity, documentation, and collaboration tools such as SharePoint, Jira, Confluence, and Jive.
• Experience with UK Cyber Essentials or similar international cybersecurity frameworks, including the ability to interpret requirements and lead certification efforts.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting