PRIORITY Quality Consultants is seeking an experienced PCI DSS & SWIFT CSP Consultant on behalf of one of our clients, a leading organization in the Banking Sector, for a 12-month contract with the possibility of extension.

The successful candidate will support cybersecurity compliance and assessment activities, focusing on payment security, PCI DSS requirements, and the SWIFT Customer Security Programme (CSP).

The role offers the opportunity to work within a highly regulated financial environment, contributing to the security and compliance of critical banking and payment systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct PCI DSS gap assessments and compliance readiness reviews in accordance with PCI DSS v4.0.1.
• Support the assessment and scoping of Cardholder Data Environments (CDE).
• Assist in preparing PCI DSS compliance documentation, including SAQs, ROCs, and AOCs.
• Coordinate with Qualified Security Assessors (QSAs), Approved Scanning Vendors (ASVs), and penetration testing teams.
• Conduct or support SWIFT CSP assessments against the applicable Customer Security Controls Framework (CSCF).
• Assess security controls related to SWIFT infrastructure, secure zones, and architecture requirements.
• Support the SWIFT KYC-SA attestation process.
• Identify compliance gaps, recommend remediation actions, and monitor their implementation.
• Review technical security controls, including encryption, key management, network segmentation, and vulnerability management.
• Prepare compliance reports and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, IT, or a related field.
• 4–6 years of experience in Information Security, Cybersecurity Compliance, IT Security, or IT Audit.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in PCI DSS and/or SWIFT CSP compliance or assessment projects.
• Knowledge of PCI DSS requirements and/or SWIFT Customer Security Controls Framework.
• Understanding of payment systems, cardholder data environments, and/or SWIFT infrastructure.
• Technical knowledge of network security, encryption, access controls, and vulnerability management.
• Experience in security assessments, gap analysis, and compliance reporting.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Excellent command of Greek and English.

Nice to Have

• Previous experience in banking, payment institutions, or cybersecurity consulting.
• Hands-on experience with PCI DSS v4.0.1.
• Experience in SWIFT CSP independent assessments.
• Familiarity with PCI DSS compliance documentation and attestation processes.
• Certifications such as PCIP, CISA, or CISSP.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on specialized cybersecurity and payment security projects within the banking sector.
• Exposure to critical banking systems and international security standards.
• Collaboration with experienced cybersecurity and compliance professionals.
• Hybrid working model in Athens.
• 12-month contract with the possibility of extension.