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Ztek Consulting · 13 hours ago

Certification Analyst, EMV & Host (Payments Domain)

Atlanta, GA

Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Ztek Consulting is seeking a Certification Analyst to manage certification projects in the payments domain. The role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure successful certification processes and maintaining knowledge of industry standards.

ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyLegalStaffing Agency

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Mazhar Shaikh

Responsibilities

Manage multi-faceted certification projects end-to-end: scope definition, test planning, execution, defect resolution, and successful closure

Collaborate closely with Development, QA, Compliance, and Partner teams to ensure prompt readiness for certification

Lead and Execute EMV L3 Card Brand Certifications with processors / acquirers

Lead and Execute Fleet Card Certifications with processors / acquirers and Card Brands

Lead and Execute Host Message Specification Certifications with various processors / acquirers and Card Brands

Review & prepare Certification results - test cases, logs, evidence, and summary reports

Troubleshoot issues during test execution and coordinate defect triage with engineering and vendor teams

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payment industry standards (e.g., EMVCo, PCI, ISO8583), certification requirements, and ecosystem changes

For senior candidates (5+ years):

Lead cross-functional certification teams

Provide mentorship and training to junior analysts

Influence process improvements and certification strategy

Qualification

EMV Certification toolsEMV L3 Certification ProcessHost Message Specification CertificationsPayment transaction flowISO8583 messagesPayment terminal platformsAnalytical skillsTroubleshooting skillsProject ownershipGlobal certification experienceCSCIP/P CertificationETA CPP CertificationPCI standards exposureCommunication skillsAttention to detailCross-functional coordination

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, related technical field, or 3 - 5 years work experience in Card Payment Certifications

Hands-on experience in payments domain with strong exposure to EMV Certification tools like FIME BTT, ICCSimTMat, or similar

EMV L3 / End-to-End Certification Process

Host Message Specification Certifications with Processors and Acquirers

Strong understanding of payment transaction flow, ISO8583 messages, and EMV technical analysis and problem solving

Good knowledge of payment terminal platforms (POS) and card schemes

Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills

Strong verbal and written communication; ability to work with external stakeholders

Self-driven with strong project ownership, attention to detail, and cross-functional coordination skills

Prior experience in global certification environments is a plus

Preferred

CSCIP/P Certification, or ETA CPP Certification is a plus

Exposure to PCI standards (PCI-DSS, PCI-PTS) is desirable

Company

Ztek Consulting

Ztek Consulting Inc is a minority- and woman-owned business enterprise that leverages a unique blend of human talent, machine learning algorithms, and artificial intelligence to provide customized talent management solutions for its clients.

Founded in 2007

Duluth, Georgia, USA

201-500 employees

http://ztek-inc.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Shefali Sharma

Founder

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