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CISA, CISSP, CISM, PCIP, QSA or other relevant certification Must hold both CISSP and CISA certification within one year of hire date SKILLS Abili
About the Role
~1 min readThe 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.
Managing Consultant
Full-Time
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →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
Requirements
~1 min readEDUCATION
- 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
What We Offer
~1 min readA-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.
Apply online today at A-LIGN.com and learn about life at A-LIGN by following us on LinkedIn.
A-LIGN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Listing Details
- Posted
- February 16, 2026
- First seen
- March 26, 2026
- Last seen
- April 12, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 17
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 30%
- Scored at
- April 12, 2026
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