Senior Consultant, Technical Payments - PCI QSA, P2PE, PIN

About Coalfire

Coalfire is on a mission to make the world a safer place by solving our clients’ hardest cybersecurity challenges. We work at the cutting edge of technology to advise, assess, automate, and ultimately help companies navigate the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. We are headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with offices across the U.S. and U.K., and we support clients around the world.

But that’s not who we are – that’s just what we do.

We are thought leaders, consultants, and cybersecurity experts, but above all else, we are a team of passionate problem-solvers who are hungry to learn, grow, and make a difference.

What You'll Do

Leads audits and assessments including audit planning, evidence review, controls evaluation, and client interviews.
Prepare relevant frameworks assessment reports and attestations.
Manage priorities, tasks and hours on projects in coordination with project managers to meet delivery utilization targets.
Ensure all deliverables meet Coalfire quality standards and timelines.
Proactively escalate client or project risks to management. Interface with clients throughout the engagement, including executive and technical stakeholders
Build and maintain strong, collaborative client relationships
Maintain industry certifications and deepen subject matter expertise through continuous professional development.
Travel up to 30% as required

What You'll Bring

5+ years in IT security, payments security and/or application development
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Knowledge of industry cryptography standards such as ISO 11568 and 13491, ANSI X9.97, and NIST 140-2 Level 3
Strong understanding of PCI compliance, encryption, key management, PKI, HSMs, POI key-injection, physical security controls
Experience with security audits, risk assessments, and gap analyses
A commitment to your profession demonstrated by participation in industry events, seminars, blogs, and memberships in professional associations
Strong consulting skills with executive leadership and technical teams; ability to advise, challenge, and influence while building trust
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to lead and facilitate meetings with small and large groups
Strong customer service, stakeholder management, and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple initiatives and projects independently in a fast‑paced consulting environment
Hold certifications in the below categories
Information security certification: CISSP, CISM, ISO Lead 27001:2022 Lead Implementer
Audit certification: CISA, GSNA, ISO 27001:2022 Lead Auditor, IRCA ISMS Auditor or higher, IIA Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Willingness and ability to pursue P2PE-Assessor and/or QPA (PIN Assessor) certification

Bonus Points

• Current or former PCI-QSA certification
• Current or former P2PE certification
• Current or former PIN certification

Why You’ll Want to Join Us

At Coalfire, you’ll find the support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In many cases, we provide a flexible work model that empowers you to choose when and where you’ll work most effectively – whether you’re at home or an office.

Regardless of location, you’ll experience a company that prioritizes connection and wellbeing and be part of a team where people care about each other and our communities. You’ll have opportunities to join employee resource groups, participate in in-person and virtual events, and more. And you’ll enjoy competitive perks and benefits to support you and your family, like paid parental leave, flexible time off, certification and training reimbursement, digital mental health and wellbeing support membership, and comprehensive insurance options.

At Coalfire, equal opportunity and pay equity is integral to the way we do business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Coalfire is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact our Human Resources team at HumanResourcesMB@coalfire.com.