Chief Security Officer

Moog Inc; East Aurora (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible paid time off

Parental leave

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Tuition assistance

Leadership development

Job summary

Moog Inc. is seeking a Chief Security Officer to serve as the company’s primary advisor on physical security, crisis management, insider threat, and travel and event security.

This role requires executive presence and deep subject-matter expertise, with a hybrid schedule at the Buffalo, NY headquarters. You will build the GSOC, oversee incident management, and lead security strategy globally while coordinating with facilities and real estate for secure expansions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in security management, engineering, business administration, or related field.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressively responsible security leadership experience, ideally in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing.
• Certifications: PSP, CPP, or equivalent credentials highly desirable.
• Experience with global regulatory frameworks.
• Eligibility for high-level security clearance.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• Must live local to the Buffalo, NY area to work onsite.

Responsibilities

• Build the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) team, including regional security heads and external vendor partners.
• Oversee the maturation of crisis management, incident response, and resiliency planning.
• Ensure robust incident command structures, training, and documentation for a wide range of global emergency scenarios.
• Promote a culture of safety, security awareness, and regulatory compliance throughout the organization.
• Lead change management initiatives to embed security culture across global operations.
• Utilize advanced analytics and threat intelligence to inform strategic decisions and resource allocation.
• Translate Global Security strategy into actionable, comprehensive security procedures covering physical, executive, travel, personnel, and operational security aligned with company objectives.
• Proactively collaborate with Facilities and Real Estate teams on global facility expansions, renovations, and buildouts, advising on security requirements and driving implementation of recommendations.
• Lead security assessment and mitigation initiatives and standardize site security measures across Moog’s global footprint.
• Lead investigations and serve as the senior liaison with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies where required for localized or regional incidents.

Skills

Security leadership

Regulatory compliance

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in security management, engineering, business administration, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title: Chief Security Officer. Reporting To: Director, Risk Mgmt.

Work Schedule: Hybrid – Buffalo, NY.

Moog’s Corporate Group is looking for a new Chief Security Officer! As the Chief Security Officer, you will act as the company’s primary advisor on physical security, crisis and incident management, insider threat, and travel and event security, ensuring consistent global standards while enabling local execution. You will be both strategic and operationally grounded, requiring executive presence, strong judgment, and deep subject-matter expertise. You will work a hybrid schedule at our Corporate Headquarters in East Aurora, NY.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in security management, engineering, business administration, or a related field.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Over 15 years of progressively responsible security leadership experience, ideally in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing.
• Certifications: PSP, CPP, or equivalent credentials highly desirable.
• Experience with global regulatory frameworks.
• Eligibility for high-level security clearance.
• Must be willing to travel up to 25%.
• Must live local to the Buffalo, NY area to work onsite.

Responsibilities

• Build the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) team, including regional security heads and external vendor partners.
• Oversee the maturation of crisis management, incident response, and resiliency planning.
• Ensure robust incident command structures, training, and documentation for a wide range of global emergency scenarios.
• Promote a culture of safety, security awareness, and regulatory compliance throughout the organization.
• Lead change management initiatives to embed security culture across global operations.
• Utilize advanced analytics and threat intelligence to inform strategic decisions and resource allocation.
• Translate Global Security strategy into actionable, comprehensive security procedures covering physical, executive, travel, personnel, and operational security aligned with company objectives.
• Proactively collaborate with Facilities and Real Estate teams on global facility expansions, renovations, and buildouts, advising on security requirements and driving implementation of recommendations.
• Lead security assessment and mitigation initiatives and standardize site security measures (access control, CCTV, guard forces, etc.) across Moog’s global footprint.
• Lead investigations and serve as the senior liaison with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies where required for localized or regional incidents.

How We Care for You:

Financial Rewards

• great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Work/Life Balance

• Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program.

Health & Welfare

• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.

Professional Skills Development

• Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs.

Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

• Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, and celebrations.

Salary Range Transparency:

Salary Range Transparency: Buffalo, NY $180,000.00–$230,000.00 Annually

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran Moog is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.