PCI Controls Testing Associate 2 Locations

The PCI Controls Testing Associate is an execution focused role responsible for planning, performing, and documenting PCI DSS control tests across our cardholder‑ data environments (CDEs). You’ll partner with technology owners, DevOps, product teams, and external assessors to verify that technical and procedural safeguards operate effectively. A key part of your remit is to identify opportunities to automate repetitive evidence‑ gathering tasks—helping us shift from annual “big‑ bang‑” audits to continuous assurance.

Key Responsibilities:

Control Testing
• Execute detailed test procedures for all 12 PCI DSS requirement families (firewalls, vulnerability management, encryption, logging & monitoring, access controls, etc.).
• Validate configurations in firewalls, routers, servers, cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and SaaS tools.
• Interview control owners, perform walkthroughs, and capture screenshots / config exports as evidence.

Evidence & Documentation
• Maintain testing results, issues, and artifacts in our GRC platform (ServiceNow GRC / Archer / Jira).
• Draft clear test summaries and remediation tickets for findings.

Automation & Tooling
• Build or enhance scripts, APIs, and dashboards that pull evidence (e.g., CIS benchmarks, AWS Config, Splunk searches) on a recurring schedule.
• Collaborate with DevSecOps to integrate control checks into CI/CD.

Continuous Compliance
• Monitor control health indicators; escalate control failures or data gaps promptly.
• Contribute to quarterly “mock audit” cycles, ensuring we stay audit ready year‑-round‑.

Collaboration & Education
• Educate engineering and product teams on PCI requirements and secure by‑ design practices.
• Coordinate with external QSAs during ROC testing and facilitate data requests.

Qualifications:
• 2–4 years in information security, IT audit, or PCI DSS control testing.
• Hands on experience validating‑ technical controls in Linux/Windows, network devices, and at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with automation or scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash) and REST APIs.
• Solid understanding of PCI DSS v3.2.1/v4.0 requirements, evidence expectations, and sampling methodology.
• Comfortable reading firewall rules, IAM policies, and vulnerability scan outputs.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills—able to translate technical findings for non‑technical stakeholders.

Nice to Have:
• Experience with infrastructure as‑ code (Terraform, CloudFormation) or security‑ as‑ code‑ pipelines.
• Previous use of GRC or compliance automation platforms (Drata, Vanta, Tugboat Logic, ServiceNow GRC, etc.).
• Industry certifications such as PCI‑ISA, CISA, Security+, or AWS Security Specialty.

Location:
This hybrid role involves on-site presence 3 days per week at one of our office locations in Chevy Chase, MD and New York, NY.

Annual Salary
$91,225.00 - $172,200.00

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The GEICO Pledge:

Great Company: At GEICO, we help our customers through life’s twists and turns. Our mission is to protect people when they need it most and we’re constantly evolving to stay ahead of their needs.

We’re an iconic brand that thrives on innovation, exceeding our customers’ expectations and enabling our collective success. From day one, you’ll take on exciting challenges that help you grow and collaborate with dynamic teams who want to make a positive impact on people’s lives.

Great Careers: We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs, created with your career – and your potential – in mind. You’ll have access to industry leading training, certification assistance, career mentorship and coaching with supportive leaders at all levels.

Great Culture: We foster an inclusive culture of shared success, rooted in integrity, a bias for action and a winning mindset. Grounded by our core values, we have an an established culture of caring, inclusion, and belonging, that values different perspectives. Our teams are led by dynamic, multi-faceted teams led by supportive leaders, driven by performance excellence and unified under a shared purpose.

As part of our culture, we also offer employee engagement and recognition programs that reward the positive impact our work makes on the lives of our customers.

Great Rewards: We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance your physical well-being, mental and emotional health and financial future.
• Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being.
• Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance.
• Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.
• In office and remote opportunities, as well as our signature GEICO Flex program, offering the ability to work remotely for up to four weeks per year.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.

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