The Senior QSA Consultant is responsible for leading project execution, client service activities, and completes PCI DSS assessments. As a Senior QSA Consultant, you will lead the client engagement and be the face of A-LIGN with our customers as well as mentor and train Associate QSAs. As a Senior Consultant, you will have the opportunity to gain a variety of project experience with high profile clients, across various industries.
Reports toManaging Consultant
Pay ClassificationFull-Time
Responsibilities- Lead and execute PCI DSS assessments in coordination with the project's manager
- Create agendas
- Lead client meetings and maintain client relationships
- Perform audit testing and mentor Associate QSA's (AQSA's) performing assigned audit review tasks
- Communicate effectively to the client, prior to, during, and post on-site visit
- Review manager’s planning notes, and prepare as appropriate for meetings
- Prepare fieldwork notes throughout the project
- Gather evidence and review
- Provide draft reports to management, within defined timelines and mentor and train Associate QSA's (AQSA's) to help them develop report writing skills
- Provide detailed project status reports weekly to management
- Organize client information on A-LIGN’s OneDrive folder
- Communicate to management about any potential project issues
- Provide feedback to junior consultants and management team
- Travel occasionally to clients’ offices
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Information Systems preferred
EXPERIENCE
- At least 3 years of experience working in a lead QSA role
- Prior hands-on Information Technology and/or Information Security experience
CERTIFICATIONS
- Currently possesses or is actively pursuing at least one of the following certifications: CISA, CISSP, CISM, PCIP, QSA or other relevant certification
- Must hold both CISSP and CISA certification within one year of hire date
SKILLS
- Ability to meet deadlines with a high degree of motivation
- Excellent communication skills
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work individually as well as collaboratively
- Healthcare and Vision Benefits
- Employer Paid Personal Accident Insurance
- Competitive Bonus Structure
- Home Office Reimbursement
- Certification Reimbursement
- Personalized Career Coaching
- Paid Office Closure December 25-January 1
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Summer Hours
A-LIGN is the leading provider of high-quality, efficient cybersecurity compliance programs. Combining experienced auditors and audit management technology, A-LIGN provides the widest breadth and depth of services including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, FedRAMP, and PCI. A-LIGN is the number one issuer of SOC 2 and HITRUST and a top three FedRAMP assessor. To learn more, visit a-lign.com.
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A-LIGN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Information Systems
- At least 3 years of experience working in a lead QSA role
- Must hold both CISSP and CISA certification within one year of hire date
What We Do
A-LIGN is a technology-enabled security and compliance partner that helps global organizations take a strategic approach to confidently mitigate cybersecurity risks. Our breadth and depth of expertise and A-SCEND, our proprietary compliance management platform, enable you to assess against the leading cybersecurity compliance frameworks important to your business – with one partner. With A-LIGN as your guide, we bring you the people, process and platform you need to secure your summit, protect against future risks and build customer confidence so you can focus on elevating your business.








