F2Onsite · 1 day ago
Certification Analyst, EMV & Host (Payments Domain)
Atlanta, GA
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expF2Onsite is seeking skilled and detail-oriented professionals with proven experience in Card Payment Testing & Certification within the Retail, Restaurant, & Fuel Payments domain. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring the payment solutions comply with industry standards and successfully pass certifications with acquirers, processors, and regulatory bodies.
Cyber SecurityDeliveryInformation TechnologyPoint of SaleProject Management
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
Required
3+ years of experience
EMV experience is a MUST
EMV L3 / End-to-End Card Brand Certifications (required)
Fleet Card Certifications (fuel payments experience is a big plus!)
Host Message Specification Certifications with processors/acquirers
Strong understanding of payment transaction flow and ISO8583
Experience using EMV certification tools such as FIME BTT, ICCSimTMat, or similar
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
Hands-on experience in payments domain with strong exposure to EMV L3 / End-to-End Certification Process
Hands-on experience in payments domain with strong exposure to 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
Preferred
Prior experience in global certification environments is a plus
CSCIP/P Certification, or ETA CPP Certification is a plus
Exposure to PCI standards (PCI-DSS, PCI-PTS) is desirable
Company
F2Onsite
F2OnSite specializes in providing cybersecurity, POS, data migration, computer installations, projects and delivery management services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ken Bowser
Director - Business Development Project Services
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