Certification Analyst

Trident Consulting is seeking a "Certification Analyst" for one of our client in Atlanta, GA. A global leader in business and technology services. Job Title: Certification Analyst Location: Atlanta, GA (Onsite) Job Type: Contract Pay Rate: $65 Key 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): o Lead cross-functional certification teams. o Provide mentorship and training to junior analysts. o Influence process improvements and certification strategy. Required Skills & Qualifications • 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: o EMV Certification tools like FIME BTT, ICCSimTMat, or similar. o EMV L3 / End-to-End Certification Process o 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. About Trident: Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we've specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success. Some of our recent awards include: Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe. Received the TechServe Excellence award. Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.

Created: 2026-03-10