PCI Compliance Cybersecurity Architect

Remote | Must be Local to Washington D.C. | Occasional Local Travel as Needed

US Citizenship Required

Employment Options: 1099 Contract (No Third Parties) or Direct Hire

Project Duration: 11+ Months

Summary
We are seeking a PCI Compliance Cybersecurity Architect to join our team to support our client's infrastructure in Washington D.C.! This position is open to applicants who prefer a 1099 contract (no third parties, please) or full-time employment at Precision Solutions. The PCI Compliace Cybersecurity Architect will focus on network and cloud security to drive PCI compliance efforts within our client's enterprise systems. This role is solutions-oriented, requiring collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure security measures align with PCI DSS requirements while integrating seamlessly into Agile workflows. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in assessing, implementing, and documenting security controls to maintain compliance and mitigate risks.

Responsibilities

• Backlog Management
  • Assist the Cyber Product Manager in refining and prioritizing the PCI compliance backlog and translate PCI requirements into actionable product tasks and user stories
• PCI Compliance Assessment
  • Evaluate and determine if proposed controls meet PCI requirements, providing technical insights and guidance to ensure compliance, identifying gaps, and recommending remediation actions
• Technical Expertise
  • Act as a subject matter expert in cybersecurity and PCI requirements, advising on security controls, configurations, and architecture
• Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Work closely with engineering, security, and product teams to align on security requirements and resolve technical challenges related to PCI compliance
• Documentation and Reporting
  • Maintain detailed documentation of compliance controls and processes, ensuring all required artifacts are organized and up-to-date for PCI audits
• Agile Practices
  • Participate actively in Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, retrospectives, daily stand-ups) to ensure PCI requirements are integrated seamlessly within the Agile framework

Requirements

• Technical Expertise in Cybersecurity

  • Strong foundation in cybersecurity concepts, protocols, and best practices
  • Deep understanding of PCI DSS requirements, especially regarding security controls and audit requirements
  • Experience in assessing and implementing security measures that satisfy compliance requirements

• Experience in Compliance and Security Standards

  • Proven track record of managing compliance requirements in complex technology environments
  • Ability to interpret PCI standards and apply them effectively in an enterprise setting

• Agile Methodology Experience

  • Hands-on experience working in an Agile environment (Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
  • Ability to create, refine, and manage a backlog within Agile tools (e.g., JIRA, Azure DevOps)

• Technical Problem Solving

  • Ability to analyze security controls and recommend solutions to meet PCI standards
  • Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies and control frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)

Education/Certification Requirements

• None