Chief Security Officer — Lead Global Security & Crisis Strategy

Moog Inc; Buffalo (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 Accounts

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Moog Inc., headquartered in East Aurora, NY, seeks a Chief Security Officer to serve as the company’s primary advisor on physical security, crisis and incident management, insider threat, and travel and event security. You will ensure global standards while enabling local execution and possess executive presence, strong judgment, and deep subject-matter expertise.

You will work a hybrid schedule at our corporate headquarters in East Aurora, NY, and lead security initiatives across Moog’s global

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in security management, engineering, business administration, or a related field.
• 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 (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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in security management, engineering, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

15+ years security leadership experience

Certifications: PSP, CPP

Experience with global regulatory frameworks

Eligibility for high-level security clearance

Willingness to travel up to 25%

Local to Buffalo, NY area

Job description

Moog Inc., headquartered in East Aurora, NY, seeks a Chief Security Officer to serve as the company’s primary advisor on physical security, crisis and incident management, insider threat, and travel and event security. You will ensure global standards while enabling local execution and possess executive presence, strong judgment, and deep subject-matter expertise.

You will work a hybrid schedule at our corporate headquarters in East Aurora, NY, and lead security initiatives across Moog’s global