Senior Consultant, QSA

at  Sikich LLP

DESCRIPTION

Sr. Information Security Consultant (QSA) (US - Remote)

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU JOIN THE SIKICH FAMILY

Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and diverse group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through diverse perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth – for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.
The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice.
Do you want to work with other skilled practitioners and serve clients in a way that makes a difference? Are you seeking a supportive environment backed by a deep and extensive set of skillsets? Are you ready to make an impact and be acknowledged for your contributions? If you answered yes to these questions, we see a mutually beneficial and gratifying relationship on the horizon!
Are you ready to grow with us?

POSITION SUMMARY

Are you an experienced information security professional looking to make a significant impact? Join our dynamic team as a Sr. Information Security Consultant (QSA)! This remote, full-time role offers the opportunity to assist clients in meeting their compliance obligations by evaluating business technology and operations against top security standards like PCI DSS, NIST, and CMMC.
You’ll produce detailed, high-quality reports, take ownership of projects from start to finish, and mentor other consultants on best practices. As a Subject Matter Expert, you’ll help clients develop and maintain robust security programs, execute control reviews, and contribute to top-level strategy decisions. Your expertise will drive high-quality standards and client satisfaction.
Requirements include a minimum of three years of PCI compliance assessment and ROC writing experience, current QSA certification (or ability to obtain within one month), and strong analytical and communication skills. Additional audit or security certifications are preferred, and membership in relevant organizations is a plus. Willingness to travel up to 50% is required.
Ready to elevate your career in cybersecurity? Apply now and be part of a team dedicated to excellence in security consulting!

IN ADDITION, SPECIFIC SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• Servant Leader – You are hyper focused on engaging employees, fostering their development, and building a positive culture.

• Solutions Focused – You see opportunities in every business problem and can develop, articulate, and implement solutions.

• Collaboration – You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units.
• Instills Trust - You do what you say, and you follow through on commitments, you act with integrity, you are consistent and are perceived as credible.
• Impact & Influence Thinking – You gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives/objectives.

WHAT WILL YOU DO IN THIS ROLE?

• Assist clients in meeting compliance obligations by evaluating business, technology & operations against security standards (ex. PCI DSS, NIST, CMMC).
• Produce detailed, high-quality reports for clients & industry third parties (ex. payment card brands & the PCI Security Standards Council).
• Take ownership of project work, such as a PCI DSS assessment, from start to finish including deliverables and work product.
• Act as a mentor and coach for other consultants on PCI compliance and security best practices.
• Serve as a SME to Sikich customers assisting them with developing and/or maintaining their security program.
• Develop and maintain technology related policies, procedures, and standards that address requirements related to strategies, regulations, business & technology risks, and industry standards.
• Execute control reviews across technology and business teams to address risk and compliance against various industry and technology frameworks outside of the PCI DSS (i.e., SSAE18 SOC2; NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CIS, and ISO27001).
• Assist clients in meeting compliance obligations by evaluating business, technology & operations against security standards (ex. HIPAA, PCI, NIST, CMMC, etc.).
• Contribute to assessment methodology, project planning, reporting, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Share expertise to help make top-level decisions on strategy & scope of engagements.
• Provide clear, organized findings & recommendations to clients & be able to track progress towards resolution.
• Analyze requirements & work closely with team members to produce results aligned to client needs.
• Work closely with the project team to ensure high-quality standards.
• Learn from the Security group & contribute tools, industry news & lessons learned back to the team.
• Efficiently juggle several concurrent client projects at any given point in time.
• May require some domestic & international travel to client sites & events (up to 25%).

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE?

• Must have a minimum of three years’ experience performing security assessments for PCI compliance as a QSA.
• Current QSA certification from the PCI Security Standards Council, or ability to obtain it within one month of hire.
• Audit or security certifications (e.g., CRISC, CRMP, CISSP, CISM, CISA) preferred.
• Strong demonstrated experience in assessing, developing, and implementing cybersecurity risk management programs that integrate with Enterprise Risk Management within an organization.
• Ability to present security concepts & findings to technical & functional audiences.
• Willingness to obtain additional professional certifications.
• Membership in relevant organizations (ex. OWASP, InfraGard, or ISSA) desired.
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills, with excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with clients and team members and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time to client sites, as needed