FinTech CISO: Strategic Security Leader & Risk Guardian

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

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.