Chief Physical Security Officer - Manufacturing

KP Recruiting Group; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible PTO

Tuition assistance

Leadership development

Comprehensive health coverage

Job summary

KP Recruiting Group represents a global aerospace/defense leader seeking a Chief Security Officer to craft enterprise-wide security strategy from Buffalo, NY. This hybrid role oversees physical security, crisis management, and resilience across an international footprint.

You’ll partner with executives to protect people and assets while driving global programs, governance, and security analytics. 15+ years of leadership and CPP/PSP credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in security, engineering, business, or related field with advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years in progressive corporate security leadership roles.
• Experience leading global security programs in complex industries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global physical security strategy.
• Build and lead GSOC and regional security teams.
• Oversee crisis management, emergency response, and resilience programs.
• Establish global security standards for facilities, travel, and exec protection.
• Lead security assessments and standardize technologies like access control and surveillance.
• Collaborate with Facilities to integrate security into new sites.
• Leverage threat intelligence to guide decisions.
• Lead investigations and liaise with law enforcement.
• Promote security awareness and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Corporate security

Crisis management

Risk mitigation

Global operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Engineering, Business Admin, or related field

Tools

Access control systems

Surveillance systems

Security analytics

Job description

Chief Security Officer

Buffalo, NY (Hybrid) | $180,000--$230,000 Base + Exceptional Benefits

Lead Global Security Strategy for an Industry-Leading Aerospace & Defense Organization

We're partnering with an established global leader in the aerospace and defense industry that is seeking an accomplished Chief Security Officer (CSO) to build and lead its enterprise-wide security strategy.

This is a high-impact executive leadership role where you'll shape the future of global security operations, oversee crisis management and resiliency programs, and partner with executive leadership to protect people, facilities, and critical assets across an international footprint.

If you're a strategic security executive with deep experience in corporate security, risk management, and global operations, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact within an innovative, mission-driven organization.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Lead enterprise security strategy for a global aerospace and defense organization.
• Partner directly with executive leadership to influence business-critical decisions.
• Build and scale a world-class Global Security Operations Center (GSOC).
• Drive global initiatives across physical security, executive protection, crisis management, and operational resilience.
• Competitive compensation: $180K--$230K base salary plus outstanding benefits.
• Comprehensive benefits including 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, flexible PTO, tuition assistance, leadership development, and comprehensive health coverage.
• Hybrid work environment based in the Buffalo, NY area.

What You'll Do

As the Chief Security Officer, you'll lead the organization's global security function while developing scalable programs that support continued business growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute the company's global physical security strategy.
• Build and lead the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC), regional security teams, and external security partners.
• Oversee crisis management, emergency response, business resilience, and incident command programs.
• Establish consistent global security standards across facilities, personnel, travel, executive protection, and operations.
• Lead enterprise security assessments and standardize security technologies including access control, surveillance, and guard force operations.
• Partner with Facilities and Real Estate teams to integrate security into new construction, expansions, and site improvements.
• Leverage threat intelligence and security analytics to identify risks and guide strategic decision-making.
• Lead complex investigations and serve as the primary liaison with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
• Champion a culture of security awareness, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across the organization.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive corporate security leadership experience.
• Experience building and leading enterprise security programs within aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, or similarly complex industries.
• Demonstrated success developing global security operations, crisis management, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Experience supporting international security initiatives across multiple locations.
• Professional certifications such as CPP, PSP, or equivalent are highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of global regulatory and compliance frameworks.
• Eligible to obtain a U.S. security clearance if required.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to the Buffalo, NY area for a hybrid work schedule.

Ready to Lead at the Executive Level?

If you're passionate about building world-class security organizations and want to influence enterprise-wide strategy for a global industry leader, we'd love to connect and discuss this confidential opportunity.