Principal Information Security Consultant

Principal Information Security Consultant — PCI-DSS Service Line

Are you a cybersecurity leader passionate about building impactful solutions from the ground up? We’re seeking a Principal Information Security Consultant to spearhead the development of a new service line focused on helping clients navigate PCI-DSS compliance challenges in today’s digital ecosystem.

This established practice provides a portfolio of services designed to help organizations proactively manage technology risk, defend against cyber threats, and achieve regulatory compliance. We partner with clients across sectors to understand their business context, identify vulnerabilities, and implement tailored strategies that address information security, privacy, and resilience needs.

The collaborative approach of the UK team is focused on achieving meaningful outcomes, empowering organizations to protect valuable data, and sustain trust with stakeholders.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver a market-leading PCI-DSS advisory service, including go-to-market strategy and solution offerings.
• Engage with clients to assess their payment ecosystem, map out PCI-DSS obligations, and design tailored roadmaps for ongoing compliance and risk mitigation.
• Develop innovative methodologies and frameworks that simplify the complexities of PCI-DSS and enable efficient, sustainable compliance.
• Lead and mentor a team of consultants, shaping their technical growth and project delivery standards.
• Keep abreast of evolving payment security standards, regulatory developments, and emerging threats, advising both clients and internal teams proactively.
• Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals, refining the value proposition, and representing the service line with authority in client meetings and industry events.

Required Skills and Behaviours

• Demonstrated expertise in PCI-DSS and payment card security, with deep understanding of both technical and business implications.
• Proven experience leading complex security consulting engagements and developing new service offerings.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills—able to translate intricate requirements into actionable guidance.
• Ability to inspire and mentor others, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to identify client challenges and translate them into successful offerings.
• A track record of professional integrity and commitment to best-in-class client outcomes.

What Next?

If you thrive on challenge, innovation, and making a tangible difference for clients grappling with payment security requirements, this is the opportunity to shape a critical new service line—and your own career trajectory. We welcome applications from exceptional consultants ready to lead, influence, and deliver lasting impact.

Apply now to start building something transformative.