Chief Information Security Officer

Autoscribe; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Autoscribe seeks an experienced Chief Information Security Officer to lead enterprise cybersecurity strategy, governance, and risk management. You will report directly to the CEO and advise executive leadership on threats, investments, and regulatory readiness.

The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on leadership to protect payment platforms, APIs, and sensitive financial data across a FinTech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technology or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Extensive leadership experience in cybersecurity and information security.
• FinTech, payment processing, banking, or regulated industry experience.
• Deep knowledge of PCI DSS, SOC 2, governance and risk management.
• Ability to translate security risks into actionable executive guidance.
• Strategic thinker with strong communication and hands-on leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy and risk-based roadmap.
• Advise CEO and executive leadership on cybersecurity priorities and investments.
• Establish governance, accountability, and measurable security performance standards.
• Oversee vulnerability management, incident response, and recovery planning.
• Collaborate with Technology and Product teams to secure payments platforms & APIs.

Skills

Cybersecurity Leadership

Regulatory Knowledge

Cloud & App Security

PCI DSS & SOC 2

Vendor Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Technology

Master's Degree Preferred

Tools

NIST CSF

ISO 27001

Job description

Protect What Matters. Lead What's Next.

About Autoscribe

Autoscribe Corporation is an established and growing financial technology company delivering innovative payment processing and financial data solutions since 1989. Through our PaymentVision and Lyons Commercial Data divisions, we help businesses streamline financial transactions, mitigate risk, and improve operational efficiency.

Our success is built on innovation, accountability, client trust, and operational excellence. As we continue to evolve, we're investing in the leadership and strategies necessary to protect our business and support long-term growth.

The Opportunity

Autoscribe is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead our enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy, strengthen our security posture, and protect the technology and information critical to our business.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this executive-level position offers a unique opportunity to shape cybersecurity strategy within an established FinTech organization. The CISO will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, driving proactive risk management, regulatory readiness, and organizational resilience.

We're looking for a leader who combines deep cybersecurity expertise with strong business acumen and a hands‑on, solutions‑oriented approach. The ideal candidate can think strategically, execute effectively, and translate complex security challenges into practical business solutions.

What You'll Do

Cybersecurity Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute an enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy and risk-based security roadmap.
• Advise the CEO and executive leadership on cybersecurity risks, priorities, investments, and emerging threats.
• Establish security governance, accountability, and measurable performance standards.

Threat Prevention & Incident Response

• Oversee threat monitoring, vulnerability management, penetration testing, access controls, and ransomware prevention.
• Lead cybersecurity incident preparedness, response coordination, recovery planning, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with internal Technology teams and external security providers to strengthen organizational defenses.

Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance

• Oversee cybersecurity requirements associated with PCI DSS, SOC 2, and applicable financial-services regulations.
• Evaluate and mitigate cybersecurity risks involving vendors, cloud providers, and business partners.
• Strengthen security policies, business continuity preparedness, and disaster recovery coordination.

Security Awareness & Business Partnership

• Champion cybersecurity awareness, phishing prevention, and employee security education.
• Collaborate with Technology and Product teams to strengthen application security, payment platforms, and APIs.
• Ensure cybersecurity initiatives support business growth, client confidence, and operational resilience.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in the Technology field. Masters Degree Preferred.
• Significant progressive experience in cybersecurity and information security leadership.
• Demonstrated cybersecurity experience in FinTech, payment processing, banking, financial services, or a similarly regulated industry.
• Strong knowledge of PCI DSS, SOC 2, cybersecurity governance, and risk management frameworks.
• Proven experience in threat prevention, incident response, vulnerability management, and security program development.
• Ability to translate complex cybersecurity risks into actionable recommendations for executive leadership.
• Strong strategic thinking, sound judgment, communication skills, and a collaborative, hands‑on leadership style.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a CISO, Head of Information Security, Director of Cybersecurity, or similar senior security leader.
• CISSP, CISM, CISA, or comparable professional certification.
• Experience with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, or related cybersecurity frameworks.
• Experience building or maturing cybersecurity programs within a growing organization.
• Familiarity with payment technologies, cloud security, secure software development, and third-party security oversight.

Why Autoscribe?

Executive Influence: Report directly to the CEO and play a meaningful role in shaping organizational strategy and risk management.

Opportunity to Build: Take ownership of strengthening and advancing cybersecurity across an established, growing FinTech organization.

Meaningful Impact: Protect sensitive financial information, critical payment infrastructure, and the trust of our clients and partners.

Collaborative Culture: Join an organization that values accountability, innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth.