Utah State University is seeking an experienced PCI Compliance Officer to oversee and coordinate adherence to Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) requirements across all payment environments. This critical role ensures the protection of cardholder data and institutional reputation by leading efforts to meet rigorous PCI DSS compliance standards across diverse business functions.

This role will provide ecommerce solutions, merchant services, and payment card compliance support to an ever-expanding University community. Utah State University has payment sites that serve student services, clinical services, donations, product sales, and various auxiliary areas across campus. The position supports and advances the goals of USU’s Information Security Policy and broader institutional Information Security Program through collaboration with the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and the University’s IT and security staff.

• PCI DSS Governance & Coordination
  
  • Lead and coordinate USU’s PCI compliance program and serve as chair of the campus-wide PCI Compliance Committee.
  • Lead the PCI Committee through evaluation and approval of new merchant requests, third-party payment processors, gateways, and vendors for compliance.
  • Ensure that departments handling payment card transactions understand and apply PCI DSS requirements.
  • Maintain a centralized inventory of merchant IDs, credit card terminals, gateways, third-party processors, and ecommerce websites.
  • Develop and implement security policies, standards, and best practices related to cardholder data protection.
  • Create and oversee a chargeback administration process
• Risk Assessment & Continuous Improvement
  
  • Conduct periodic PCI DSS risk assessments and compliance gap analysis.
  • Track and coordinate remediation efforts for non-compliance or risk issues.
  • Maintain compliance records and evidence for audits and support audit activities from internal and external parties.
• Technical Security & Vendor Oversight
  
  • Partner with IT teams to ensure cardholder data environments are securely designed and maintained (e.g., segmentation, tokenization, encryption).
  • Review and manage third-party service providers and payment processors compliance documentation including responsibility matrixes, Self-Assessment Questionnaires (SAQs), Reports on Compliance (ROCs), and Attestations of Compliance (AOCs).
  • Participate in the incident response process for payment-related security events.
• Policy, Training & Campus Engagement
  
  • Create and maintain training to educate staff on payment acceptance responsibilities, risks, and best practices to ensure PCI DSS compliance.
  • Promote and enforce PCI-related policies and procedures align with USU’s Policy 5200.
  • Participate in RFP requirements, vendor evaluations, and project implementation on all systems utilizing, or potentially utilizing payment services.
  • Coordinate with departmental IT/security officers, Business Services personnel, and business process owners to implement and verify compliance.
  • Contribute to training programs and awareness efforts for staff handling credit card data.
• Regulatory Monitoring & Industry Participation
  
  • Stay current on PCI DSS standards and best practices.
  • Participate in relevant professional networks and forums related to PCI compliance in higher education.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Equivalent work experience in PCI DSS compliance or payment systems management may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 3-5+ years of experience in PCI DSS compliance, IT security, or payment systems governance.
• Professional certifications such as PCI Professional (PCIP), PCI Internal Security Assessor (PCI-ISA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or willing to get a PCI certification within one year.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Experience working with technical teams and business stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in higher education.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Banner, PeopleSoft, Workday), point-of-sale (POS) systems, and payment processors and gateways.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”

2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. Office environment, some travel to other campus sites, visiting departments across campus.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

*updated 02/2025

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

Utah State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment in employment including in hiring, promotion, transfer, or termination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or any other federal, state, or local law.

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In all circumstances, Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sex-segregated spaces.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:

U.S. Department of Education

Denver Regional Office

303-844-5695| OCR.Denver@ed.gov

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

800-421-3481 |  OCR@ed.gov

*updated 06/2025