Principal Specialist, PCI DSS Compliance (Cybersecurity)

Location: Budapest, Hungary; hybrid work with most office-based roles onsite three days a week

Salary: Ft 18,000,000–Ft 26,400,000 annual gross base salary

Company

hirify.global develops integrated automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation technologies across a portfolio of recognized brands.

What you will do

• Facilitate the global PCI DSS compliance program across hirify.global’s in-scope environments.
• Conduct PCI DSS gap assessments and risk evaluations, then define risk-based remediation priorities.
• Lead internal and external PCI DSS assessments, coordinate with Qualified Security Assessors, and maintain audit readiness.
• Oversee remediation of PCI findings, including stakeholder coordination, progress tracking, and validation of closure.
• Provide guidance on secure payment handling, cloud and infrastructure controls, applications, and IT governance.
• Design and oversee ITGC control frameworks and support second-line (K)SOX audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in information security, IT, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, risk, or compliance roles.
• Strong hands-on PCI DSS experience and experience managing audits and remediation programs.
• Understanding of cloud environments, network security and segmentation, identity and access management, and encryption and key management.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English in reading, writing, and speaking.
• Baseline familiarity with using AI for efficiency, problem-solving, and quality.

Nice to have

• CISSP, CISM, CISA, ISO 27001 LI/LA, PCIP, or ISA certification.
• Experience with payment gateways, tokenization solutions, or e-commerce platforms.
• Experience in a global enterprise with distributed environments.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into actionable technical controls.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment balancing flexibility with in-person collaboration.
• Employee discounts on hirify.global and Samsung products.
• Learning and development through hirify.global University programs.
• Inclusive environment supporting professional and personal development.
• Paid time off, holidays, sick and family leave, health and wellbeing support, and retirement or savings plans may be available depending on local arrangements.
• Up to 5% domestic or international travel may be required.

Hiring process

• Successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen is required as a condition of employment.