PCI DSS Experts in Switzerland
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Switzerland, who have recently used PCI DSS
Damir M.
Last position:
Head of Research & Chairman of the Research Advisory Board at SBS Swiss Business School
Swiss University of Applied Sciences institute (HEdA/AAQ accredited); ranked #5 globally for Executive MBA (CEO Magazine 2025)
- Led the research function and chaired the Research Advisory Board.
- Editor of the Journal of Applied Business Research.
- Member of the Thesis and Dissertation Committee.
- Contributed to the AAQ and ACBSP accreditation processes.
Mohamad K.
Last position:
Senior Backend Developer at Standing on Giants
- Led architecture and end-to-end engineering delivery for community-driven SaaS platforms serving 2M+ monthly active users.
- Architected and led the migration of a monolithic Python/FastAPI and PostgreSQL database and LangChain with codebase to an event-driven microservices architecture on AWS EKS, sustaining 10x traffic growth from ~150 RPS to 1,500+ RPS with zero re-architecture cycles.
- Defined and enforced engineering standards across services including API contracts, observability baselines, and deployment topology, reducing production incidents by 55% and MTTR from 2 hours to under 25 minutes within 9 months.
- Redesigned the caching and query layer using multi-tier Redis caching and database indexing/partitioning, cutting p95 API latency from 850ms to 180ms (78% reduction) and database CPU load by 45%.
- Built CI/CD platform on GitHub Actions, Terraform, and Kubernetes (EKS) with blue-green and canary rollouts, increasing deployment frequency from ~2/month to 8-12/day and reducing lead time from 10 days to under 6 hours.
- Implemented contract testing, automated load testing, and observability SLOs using Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenTelemetry, raising platform availability from 99.5% to 99.95% (10x reduction in error budget burn).
- Led and grew a cross-functional team of 8 engineers across backend, frontend, and DevOps, scaling headcount from 4 to 8 with 85% retention; owned hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and career development.
- Partnered with Product, Design, and Client Success leadership as primary technical decision-maker; translated business goals into technical roadmaps and drove build-vs-buy decisions on authentication, search, and AI tooling.
- Introduced AI-assisted development workflows including automated code review and a RAG-based internal knowledge assistant using Graph (GraphRAG, Neo4J), increasing sprint throughput by 30% across two quarters.
- Owned incident command and production support rotation; established runbooks, postmortem culture, and on-call SLOs, reducing weekend paging incidents by 70%.
- Developed and optimized Algorithms using python libraries like Numpy and Pandas.
Christoph P.
Last position:
ICT DevSecOps Engineer at Abraxas Informatik AG
Reduced time-to-market by optimizing CI/CD pipelines. Employees without customer VM access can now deploy. Increased system stability and performance and reduced maintenance effort through systematic database cleanup. Restricted rights for Flyway migrations versus service users. Improved transparency and decision-making basis with enhanced Grafana dashboards for response times, optimized logging, and standardization with Loki. Reduced security risks by consistently applying security best practices such as removing the public schema in PostgreSQL, individual service user permissions, and Docker security context. Facilitated knowledge transfer and sustainable process improvements by creating process diagrams and implementing various concepts. Conducted code reviews across multiple repositories.
Károly A.
Last position:
NIS2 & Risk Strategy Consultant at RRC power solutions GmbH
- Developed a compliant information security management system (ISMS)
- Advanced a modern risk management framework based on NIST for NIS2 compliance
Stefan H.
Last position:
Senior Project Manager at Bechtle Schweiz AG
- Led multiple client projects according to the PRINCE2 standard in the healthcare sector, focusing on migrating existing infrastructures and applications to Bechtle Clouds
- Technologies used: MS Azure, Azure AVD, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Intune, Autopilot, Meraki vMX Firewall, and Bechtle Smart Workplace
- Improved and documented project-related processes
Patrick B.
Last position:
AML Officer at Creative Cloud AG
- Qualified as an AML officer in the Swiss jurisdiction
- Implemented AML policies and procedures
- Conducted due diligence reviews of clients and monitored transactions to identify suspicious activity
- Organized staff training on AML regulations and practices
- Worked with regulators and audit firms to ensure compliance (AML audits)
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Statistics of experts using PCI DSS
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
2.7 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Education
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Legal
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
75%
Doctorate
25%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, Italian
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 16 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Switzerland are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Switzerland using PCI DSS
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 16 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
PCI DSS experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (100%)
- Banking and Finance (83%)
- Education (50%)
- Energy (50%)
- Professional Services (50%)
- Retail (50%)
- Telecommunication (50%)
- Biotechnology (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What PCI DSS covers
PCI DSS, the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, defines security requirements for organisations that store, process or transmit payment card data. It covers governance, network protection, access control, vulnerability management, monitoring, testing and incident response. The standard applies across merchants, payment service providers, financial services firms and suppliers handling card data.
Systems and use cases
PCI DSS work connects business processes with the technical environment that protects cardholder data. Specialists help companies scope the cardholder data environment, reduce unnecessary data exposure and prepare controls for assessment.
- Segment networks and restrict access to cardholder data
- Protect payment applications, APIs and cloud workloads
- Manage encryption, tokenisation, keys and retention
- Establish logging, alerting, testing and incident response
Ecosystem and tooling
Strong work spans payment gateways, point-of-sale systems, ecommerce platforms, databases and identity services. It can include AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Kubernetes, firewalls, endpoint protection, SIEM tools, vulnerability scanners, ticketing systems and evidence repositories. Useful adjacent knowledge includes secure software development, privacy controls, penetration testing and cloud governance.
When companies need specialists
Companies often bring in freelance expertise before an assessment, during a major payment or cloud change, or after an audit identifies gaps. External specialists can provide an independent view when internal teams lack assessment experience or need focused support without slowing delivery.
- Define scope and map data flows
- Review policies, procedures and technical controls
- Coordinate remediation across teams and suppliers
- Prepare evidence and support assessor discussions
Switzerland collaboration
Swiss retailers, financial services organisations, hospitality groups and software providers may need PCI DSS support across German-, French- or Italian-speaking teams. Remote work suits documentation, control reviews and evidence preparation, while on-site collaboration can help with workshops, infrastructure reviews and stakeholder alignment. The right language depends on the locations and teams involved.
What strong professionals deliver
Effective specialists translate requirements into controls that teams can operate and prove. They distinguish the cardholder data environment from connected systems, document clear ownership and test whether controls work in practice. They communicate risks without obscuring decisions, protect sensitive evidence and leave behind repeatable processes for monitoring, change management and future assessments.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around PCI DSS.
PCI DSS is used to protect payment card data and reduce the risk of unauthorised access, fraud and data loss. It gives organisations a framework for secure systems, controlled access, vulnerability management, monitoring, testing and incident response.
PCI DSS is focused specifically on payment card data and the cardholder data environment. ISO 27001 is a broader information security management standard, while SOC 2 evaluates controls against defined trust criteria; companies may use them together rather than treat one as a replacement for another.
A strong PCI DSS specialist may also understand cloud security, network segmentation, identity and access management, secure software development, encryption, vulnerability testing and incident response. Experience with payment gateways, tokenisation and audit evidence is especially useful.
The required depth depends on the cardholder data environment, business model, scope and assessment route. A smaller control review may need focused compliance expertise, while a complex payment environment calls for someone who can lead scoping, technical remediation, evidence preparation and assessor communication.
Much of PCI DSS work can be handled remotely, including interviews, policy reviews, control mapping, evidence checks and remediation planning. On-site sessions can still help with workshops, data-centre reviews or teams that handle sensitive payment operations.
Ask the specialist to explain how they would define scope, map payment data flows and separate the cardholder data environment from connected systems. Look for clear evidence of practical control implementation, useful documentation, careful handling of sensitive information and experience working with assessors.
Using a payment provider can reduce the systems and processes in scope, but it does not automatically remove the merchant's responsibilities. PCI DSS still requires the company to understand its payment flows, manage applicable controls, oversee providers and keep appropriate evidence.
A capable PCI DSS freelancer may deliver a scope definition, data-flow diagrams, gap assessment, control matrix, remediation plan, updated policies and evidence catalogue. Depending on the engagement, they may also support testing, incident procedures, supplier reviews and preparation for the relevant assessment.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used PCI DSS in their recent projects is 137 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,096 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used PCI DSS in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 75% hold at least a Master's degree, and 25% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used PCI DSS in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used PCI DSS in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Italian (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used PCI DSS in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Banking and Finance (83%), and Education (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used PCI DSS in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (83%), and Product Development (67%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used PCI DSS
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
Countries:
- Germany
- Switzerland
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