Chief Information Security Officer

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.