PCI Security Analyst, Senior

At Jack Henry, we’re more than a technology company, we’re a force for good in financial services. We’re redefining how community banks and credit unions connect with the people they serve. Our mission is rooted in people inspired innovation, empowering financial institutions to deliver seamless, secure, and human centered experiences. We deliver cutting-edge solutions that are paving the way for the next generation of digital banking and payments, but our true impact begins with our associates.  If you're ready to help transform an industry and grow with a company that values purpose, collaboration, and excellence then we’d love to meet you. 

We are seeking a highly skilled PCI Security Analyst to join our team.  The analyst is responsible for ensuring organizational compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) and related cybersecurity requirements. This role involves conducting compliance assessments, managing audits, implementing security controls, and mitigating risks associated with payment card data.

This position offers remote flexibility within a 70-mile radius of our office locations in Allen, TX; Lenexa, KS; Springfield, MO; or Monett, MO.

The salary range for this position is $110,000- $125,000 and will be determined based on location and experience level.

All positions, regardless of location, may require an onsite interview or in-person onboarding requirement to verify your identity.  

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Conducts PCI DSS compliance assessments to identify gaps and risks supporting ongoing security and compliance.
• Develops, implements, and maintains PCI-related security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure consistent protection of cardholder data.
• Monitors and validates compliance with PCI DSS requirements across systems and processes to maintain regulatory adherence.
• Executes comprehensive validation of PCI DSS scope across enterprise environments, ensuring accurate identification and classification of in-scope systems, applications, and data flows.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to assess segmentation controls, cardholder data locations, and business processes to confirm scope boundaries align with PCI DSS requirements.
• Documents scope rationale and provide evidence-based recommendations to reduce scope where feasible, while maintaining compliance integrity.
• Validates vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to ensure secure configurations.
• Validates encryption, key management, and secure transmission of cardholder data to protect sensitive information.
• Supports incident response and forensic investigations involving payment card data to enable rapid resolution.

What you’ll need to have:

What would be nice for you to have:

• Excellent understanding of PCI DSS requirements and security frameworks (e.g., PCI 4.x, NIST, ISO 27001).
• Strong knowledge of network security, encryption, and secure system configurations.
• Strong technical expertise in network security, encryption, vulnerability management, and secure system design.
• Strong risk management capabilities including the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate compliance and security risks within payment card environments
• Demonstrated proficiency using compliance management platforms (e.g., Archer, Qualys, Trustwave), SIEM, and vulnerability scanning tools to support PCI DSS compliance and cybersecurity initiatives.

If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this opportunity. Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement on this posting, we still encourage you to apply. We’re looking for passionate, driven individuals who align with our mission and can bring unique perspectives to our team.

Why Jack Henry?

At Jack Henry, we live by the motto: “Do the right thing, do whatever it takes, and have fun.” It’s more than a tagline, it’s the foundation of our culture. We recognize that our associates are the key to our success, and we’re deeply committed to their wellbeing. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your physical, mental, and financial health so you can thrive both personally and professionally.

We’re also leading the way in technology modernization, helping financial institutions evolve with speed, security, and flexibility. Our strategy focuses on delivering secure data access, mitigating fraud, and enabling seamless integration.  Empowering our teams to build innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of accountholders.

Culture of Commitment

Ask our associates why they love Jack Henry, and many will tell you it is because our culture is exceptional. We do great things together. Our culture empowers us to rise to challenges, seek new opportunities, and support one another through change. It’s this shared commitment that drives our success. We’re proud to foster an environment where inclusion, sustainability, and community impact are more than values, they’re how we operate.  Visit our Corporate Sustainability site to learn more about our culture and commitment to our people, customers, community, environment, and shareholders.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Jack Henry, we know we are better together. We value, respect, and protect the uniqueness each of us brings. Innovation flourishes by including all voices and makes our business - and our society - stronger. Jack Henry is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, performance management, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, education, training, social, and recreational activities to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, and military and veteran status, or any other protected status protected by local, state or federal law.

No one will be subject to, and Jack Henry prohibits, any form of discipline, reprisal, intimidation, or retaliation for good faith reports or complaints of discrimination of any kind, pursuing any discrimination claim, or cooperating in related investigations.

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