Global Security Executive: Crisis & Compliance Leader

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 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.