Chief Security Officer

Chief Security Officer

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.

Reporting To: Director, Risk Mgmt.

Work Schedule: Hybrid – Buffalo, NY

Location: Corporate Headquarters in East Aurora, NY. Must live local to the Buffalo, NY area to work onsite and be willing to travel up to 25%.

• 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.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• Must live local to the Buffalo, NY area to work onsite.

• 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.

• Salary range: $180,000 – $230,000 annually.
• Great compensation package, including annual profit sharing, matching 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, and flexible spending/health savings accounts.
• Flexible paid time off, holidays, and parental leave program.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, employee assistance plan, and other supplemental benefits.
• Tuition assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs.
• Diversity and inclusive workplace with employee resource groups and cultural events.

Moog is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We affirm 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. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department.