Senior Security Analyst, PCI DSS

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Prepare for the annual PCI Compliance assessment, which includes following up on gap closures, evaluating controls, gathering documentation and evidence, educating stakeholders, and coordinating timelines.

• Engage in the annual PCI Compliance assessment by facilitating interviews, collecting evidence, and collaborating with internal teams to resolve remediable gaps.

• Contribute to projects as a PCI Compliance subject matter expert.

• Analyze both existing and in-development controls to ensure compliance with the PCI DSS standard.

• Collaborate with internal departments to propose and implement solutions to address PCI gaps.

• Establish processes to maintain PCI Compliance.

• Foster collaborative relationships with IT and business interfacing teams.

• Supervise and guide the work of a junior PCI Governance Specialist.

• Lead PCI Governance Strategy initiatives, including enhancing team capabilities, processes, templates, and performance metrics.

• Acquire and maintain knowledge of external industry standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5-7+ years of experience in Information Security, including a minimum of 2 years of experience specifically related to PCI compliance.

• Security certifications such as PCI QSA, PCI ISA, CISSP, or CISA are advantageous.

• A university degree or equivalent diploma is required.

• Strong technical proficiency in networking, operating systems, and databases.

• A self-starter who can work independently as well as within cross-functional teams.

• Proficient in using MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.

• A self-motivated individual capable of working with minimal supervision.

• Experience in managing complex, cross-SBU initiatives in medium to large organizations.

• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

• Solid presentation skills to effectively communicate PCI requirements to business partners and the Finance AVP, as well as to present the Canadian Tire environment to third-party QSA companies.

• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.

• Ability to convey technical information in a manner understandable to non-technical audiences.

• Capacity to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, often under tight deadlines.

• Ability to navigate ambiguity effectively.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs.

• Performance incentives.

• Continuing Education Programs.

• Additional perks to support your well-being.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Product discounts.