1099 consultant · ~160–800 hrs per funded award · $60–$125/hr · Remote (U.S.)

PCI DSS Lead Consultant (QSA / ISA Background)

Lead our PCI DSS work for government payment environments. You scope the cardholder data environment, test the controls and stand behind every finding.

About Precision Federal

Precision Federal is a small business building AI, data and software systems for government agencies. The company’s founder loves God, and the company is built on Christian faith: every number we publish is real, every claim we make is verifiable, and the work is done with excellence as service to God. Faith is welcome here and openly shared.

How this role works

You join the bench. You apply with your weekly hours and start time. We set your hourly rate from your résumé, and we may name you on proposals that match this role. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
A contract is awarded. The award funds the team named in the proposal. Your engagement begins at the hourly rate we agreed on.
You work remote, paid from the contract. ~160–800 hrs per funded award — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

Scope the cardholder data environment and challenge segmentation claims until the boundary is proven
Lead control testing against PCI DSS v4.0.1 requirements and gather evidence that would hold up to a QSA review
Write findings, compensating and customized control analyses, and remediation plans that system owners can act on
Guide our engineers and the customer's staff through ROC, SAQ and AOC preparation, and tell us plainly where a control falls short

Required qualifications

10 or more years of hands-on PCI DSS assessment, consulting or compliance work
Current or former PCI SSC Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) or Internal Security Assessor (ISA) qualification, or equivalent lead assessor experience on QSA-led engagements
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. person)
Willing to be named on a federal proposal with a one-page resume, and to sign a short letter of commitment

Preferred qualifications

PCI DSS v4.0 / v4.0.1 transition and customized approach experience
Payment environments at federal, state or local government agencies, or at payment processors serving them
Related credentials such as PCI PFI, P2PE, 3DS, CISSP, CISA or CISM
Familiarity with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP or FISMA alongside PCI DSS

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $60–$125 per hour; we set your rate from your résumé and experience. Hours are funded by federal contract awards — this seat is scoped at roughly 160–800 hours per funded award, fully remote. Work and pay begin only if the contract is awarded — no award, no hours, no obligation.

Join the bench — PCI DSS Lead Consultant (QSA / ISA Background)

Every application is read. It takes about 5 minutes.

This is a bench, not a job offer. Work starts when we win a contract that needs you.
We may name you on proposals. If that contract is awarded, you do the role at the rate and hours we agree on.
Paid hourly as a 1099 contractor; full-time roles may be W-2. If your background fits, we will email you.

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

Work authorization *

LinkedIn or portfolio link

What state do you live in? *

Resume (PDF or Word) *

Questions

Answer from your own experience. A few sentences each is plenty; be specific and tell us what you did yourself.

Precision Federal was founded on Christian values. Our faith in God shapes how we work: many of us openly share our personal faith, share our lives together, and pray for one another. We’re building a close-knit community where we truly care about each other. Taking part is always voluntary, and people of every faith and background are welcome. As we get to know you, you’re always welcome to share your own faith with us.

1. Cover letter. In your own words, tell us about yourself: what guides you (for many of us here, that’s our faith in God), your background, and why this role interests you. *

2. Describe the PCI DSS engagement most like this role: the type of merchant or service provider, how you scoped the cardholder data environment and tested segmentation, a significant finding you made, your role as QSA, ISA or lead consultant, and the result. *

Availability

Pay for this role: $60–$125 an hour, set by your experience.

Hours per week you could give on an awarded contract (all part-time, up to 30) *

If you are named and we win, will you be able to start within a few weeks? *

May we name you on proposals for this role, and if we win, will you do the work at the rate we agree on? *

I agree to the Applicant Terms. *

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