About the Position

Principal Specialist, PCI DSS Compliance

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Corporate, you are integral to our company’s award-winning success.

Enrich your managerial and organizational talents – from finance, quality, and supply chain to human resources, IT, sales, and strategy. Augment your comprehensive skillset with expert training across decision-making, change management, leadership, and business development. Obtain 360-degree support throughout your career life cycle, from early-stage to seasoned leader.

Responsibilities

As a PCI DSS Compliance Principal, you will be responsible for facilitating HARMAN’s PCI DSS compliance activities across all in-scope environments. This role ensures that cardholder data is protected in line with PCI DSS requirements, drives audit readiness, and partners with business, IT, and third-party stakeholders to implement and maintain secure and compliant payment processes. In addition, you will contribute to the Digital Compliance function by supporting IT governance activities, including ITGC control oversight, policy and procedure management, and second-line support for internal and external audits.

Facilitate the global PCI DSS compliance program across HARMAN environments, ensuring consistent implementation and alignment with business and technology teams.
Conduct PCI DSS gap assessments and risk evaluations for in-scope systems, and define remediation priorities based on risk impact.
Enhance PCI DSS governance, including control framework, policies, procedures, and required documentation.
Lead internal and external PCI DSS assessments, acting as the primary liaison for QSAs and ensuring audit readiness at all times.
Oversee remediation of PCI findings, including coordination with stakeholders, tracking progress, and validating closure of identified gaps.
Provide expert guidance and advisory support to business, IT, and product teams on PCI DSS requirements, secure payment handling, and control implementation across infrastructure, applications, and cloud.
Maintain and enhance IT governance framework, including development and lifecycle management of IT policies, standards, and procedures within the Digital Compliance domain.
Design and oversee ITGC control frameworks, ensuring controls are risk-based, effectively implemented, and aligned with regulatory and audit expectations.
Support internal and external (K)SOX audits from a 2nd line perspective, including control validation, evidence review, and stakeholder coordination.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in information security, IT, or related field.
5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, risk or compliance roles.
Strong hands-on experience with PCI DSS.
Proven experience managing audits (internal/external) and remediation programs.
Strong understanding of cloud environments, network security and segmentation, identity and access management, encryption and key management.
Ability to effectively communicate in English, including reading, writing and speaking.
Familiarity with using AI to support efficiency, problem-solving, and quality.

Nice to Have

Industry certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, ISO 27001 LI/LA).
PCI certifications (PCIP, ISA).
Experience with payment gateways, tokenization solutions, or e-commerce platforms.
Experience operating in a global enterprise with distributed environments.
Strong ownership mindset and ability to drive compliance programs end-to-end.
Ability to translate regulatory requirements into actionable technical controls.

We Offer

A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite three days a week.
Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN and Samsung products (JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG and others).
Learning and development opportunities through our award-winning HARMAN University programs.
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
Work on best-in-class emerging technologies and an atmosphere that motivates you to give your best.

About the Company

Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.

Salary

zł 225,400 - zł 354,200

The above represents the annual gross base salary range for this role.

Variable compensation and allowances: Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation may also be available, such as quarterly or annual bonus pay, commission payments, long term incentive compensation, or certain allowances. Further details will be made available as part of the recruitment process.

How we set pay: The pay posted is a reasonable estimate of the wage range anticipated for this position. Pay is determined using objective, job-related criteria such as relevant experience, skills, role scope/responsibilities, and location-based market factors (where applicable). In appropriate circumstances, based on objective, job-related factors, the final determination on pay may deviate from the posted range.

Benefits: HARMAN is interested in supporting the health and wellbeing of employees and offers a range of benefits. Offerings vary by country and employment arrangement and reflect a combination of statutory requirements and company-provided programs. These may include paid time off and holidays, sick and family leave, as well as health and wellbeing support and retirement or savings plans where applicable, along with other locally relevant benefits. Further details will be made available as part of the recruitment process.

Important Notice: Recruitment Scams

Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com', ‘@careers.harman.com’ or ‘@harmanglobal.avature.net’ email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: [email protected].

Principal Specialist, PCI DSS Compliance

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