Information Security Engineer

Information Security Engineer

PCI Compliance Expert, Information Security – Denver, CO (Hybrid)

Do you thrive in compliance and PCI audits within cybersecurity? Are you excited to learn and grow your skills? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse financial services organization? Then it’s time to join Western Union as a PCI Compliance Expert.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of PCI audits and assessments for Western Union.
• Coordinate with external assessors, process/control owners, and other key internal/external stakeholders to streamline the assessment process.
• Ensure Western Union maintains compliance with PCI DSS by coordinating efforts to meet all required controls, policies, and standards.
• Work closely with IT and other departments to implement and maintain security controls.
• Drive remediation of control deficiencies and non-compliance issues.
• Oversee and coordinate regular PCI vulnerability scans and ensure timely remediation of identified issues.
• Monitor and report on compliance status to senior management.
• Stay up to date with changes in PCI DSS requirements and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with various departments and stakeholders, influencing internally and externally.
• Contribute to the GRC’s objectives and goals.
• Think critically and creatively to analyze and solve moderately to highly complex problems.

Role Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Security GRC, IT Security, or a related field with a focus on PCI compliance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Requires a PCI-related certification, such as Qualified Security Assessor (QSA), Payment Application Qualified Security Assessor (PA-QSA), or PCI Professional (PCIP).
• In-depth knowledge of PCI DSS and associated frameworks (i.e., NIST).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with limited guidance.

Salary

The base salary range is $120,000 – 135,000 USD per year, total on target compensation includes a base salary and short-term (15% of base) incentives that align with individual and company performance.

Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms.

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals.

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve.