Senior Advisory Associate-PCI QSA

Frazier & Deeter; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Frazier & Deeter is seeking an Advisory Senior Associate to lead PCI DSS assessments and validate security controls to ensure PCI DSS compliance for client environments. You will review evidence, engage stakeholders, and deliver remediation recommendations while mentoring junior staff.

The role emphasizes security best practices, risk-based reporting, and strong communication with management across industries. Located in Charlotte, NC, the team supports clients nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of IT Audit, Cybersecurity, Risk Advisory, Compliance, or PCI DSS assessments.
• PCI QSA certification required; additional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead PCI DSS assessments, gap analyses, and readiness reviews for clients across various industries.
• Evaluate design and effectiveness of security controls related to cardholder data environments (CDE).
• Review policies, procedures, configurations, and technical evidence to validate PCI DSS compliance.
• Conduct stakeholder interviews and walkthroughs to understand processes and identify gaps.
• Develop risk-based recommendations and remediation plans for PCI DSS findings.
• Prepare assessment deliverables, including reports and executive summaries.
• Mentor junior team members and support engagement quality and timely delivery.
• Act as trusted advisor on PCI DSS requirements and security best practices.

Skills

PCI QSA

CISA

CISSP

CISM

CRISC

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field

Job description

Join Frazier & Deeter and be a part of a rapidly growing Top 50 accounting & advisory firm that has been repeatedly named a Best Firm to Work For, a Best Firm for Women and a Pacesetter firm among U.S. accounting firms. With several officesacross the U.S., UK, and India, there is a spot for you!

We serve clients of all sizes across the United States and the globe, with a suite of services that grow every year. Our growth mindset and entrepreneurial environment translates into variety and opportunity for our people.

At Frazier & Deeter, we’re committed to training, mentoring, and developing our staff members. With our emphasis on Investing in Relationships to Make a Difference and a Firmwide Focus on Inclusion, we help each other grow in every aspect of life.

Job Summary:

Frazier & Deeter is seeking an Advisory Senior Associate to lead PCI DSS assessments and evaluate security controls to validate compliance with payment card industry requirements. Review technical and process controls, identify compliance gaps, and provide remediation recommendations. Engage with client stakeholders to assess risks, review evidence, and support compliance reporting. Deliver advisory services to help organizations strengthen cardholder data security and maintain PCI DSS compliance.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead PCI DSS assessments, gap analyses, and readiness reviews for clients across various industries.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of security controls related to cardholder data environments (CDE).
• Review policies, procedures, configurations, and technical evidence to validate PCI DSS compliance.
• Conduct stakeholder interviews and walkthroughs to understand processes and identify compliance gaps.
• Develop risk-based recommendations and remediation plans to address PCI DSS findings.
• Prepare assessment deliverables, including compliance reports, observations, and executive summaries.
• Mentor junior team members, review their workpapers, and support engagement quality and timely delivery.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients on PCI DSS requirements, security best practices, and evolving compliance expectations.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in IT Audit, Cybersecurity, Risk Advisory, Compliance, or PCI DSS assessments.
• PCI QSA certification required; additional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor are preferred.
• Strong understanding of PCI DSS requirements, payment card processing environments, and cardholder data security controls.
• Experience conducting compliance assessments, control testing, gap assessments, and remediation validation activities.
• Familiarity with IT General Controls (ITGCs), access management, vulnerability management, network security, encryption, and logging/monitoring controls.
• Experience preparing assessment reports, executive summaries, and presenting findings to client stakeholders and management.
• Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and project delivery skills with the ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously.
• Experience mentoring junior team members and contributing to practice development initiatives is preferred.