NY Creates · 6 hours ago
Chief Information Officer
Albany, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$240K/yr - $275K/yr
15+ years expNY Creates serves as a bridge for advanced electronics, leading projects that advance R&D in emerging technologies. The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is responsible for the strategy, security, architecture, and operation of all information technology and operational technology systems across the organization, ensuring systems are secure, resilient, and compliant with regulations.
Non ProfitSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Define and execute a comprehensive IT/OT roadmap that accelerates cycles of learning, protects process IP, enables scale across design, fab and packaging for300mm wafer fabs and assembly/test sites
Own an annual IT/OT budget (CapEx + OpEx) and drive continuous cost optimization while funding strategic innovation
Champion AI/ML and Generative AI adoption for process improvement and business efficiencies while establishing rigorous AI governance and IP protection controls
Oversee global cybersecurity strategy implementation in partnership with the CISO, with particular emphasis on threat defense, supply-chain security, ransomware resilience, and third-party environment risk
Responsible for the security, safety, storage, and reporting of all data in the R&D cleanroom and lab environments, making sure the systems are protected and access is limited. This includes, but not limited to, Intellectual Property, recipes, process data, and reports
Consults with senior management, functional area managers, and site partners to exchange information, present new approaches, and to discuss equipment/system changes. Assesses and anticipates technology projects and recommends appropriate action and resources
Collaborate with the various affiliated corporations Office of General Counsel to protect, preserve and produce documents, emails and other relevant data as required by law
Ensure continuous compliance with CMMC 2.0 Level 2/3, NIST 800-171, NIST CSF, ITAR/EAR technical safeguards, DFFARS 7012-7020 clauses, and international standards (ISO 27001, TISAX, GDPR, CCC)
Build and retain world-class IT/OT talent; establish career paths, succession plans, and a culture of operational excellence, automation, and security-by-design
Drive M&A technology integration, post-acquisition Day-1 stability, and long-term systems rationalization
Serve as the company's primary technology spokesperson with customers, R&D partners, tenants, strategic suppliers, government agencies, and industry consortia
Deliver executive-level reporting and insights on IT/OT performance, risk posture, capital efficiency, and strategic initiative progress to the CEO and board
Other reasonable duties assigned
Qualification
Required
15+ years of progressive technology leadership with at least 7 years as CIO, CTO, or VP-level equivalent in semiconductor, aerospace/defense, or similarly complex and regulated global manufacturing environments
Deep experience with both IT (cloud, enterprise applications, zero-trust) and OT (ICS security, Purdue Model, IEC 62443, high-availability MES/YMS) in critical manufacturing
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related technical field from an accredited institution; Master's/MBA strongly preferred
Preferred
Former foundry, IDM, or fabless semiconductor company CIO/CTO strongly preferred
Demonstrated success protecting leading-edge semiconductor IP and meeting CMMC 2.0, ITAR, and export-control technical requirements
Relevant certifications: CISSP, CISM, CCISO, TOGAF, Purdue ICS Security, etc
Experience with U.S. government trusted foundry programs or DoD Microelectronics Commons initiatives
Benefits
Medical, Vision, and Dental
Competitive Pay and PTO
Flexible Heath Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
Basic / Optional Life Insurance
Post-Retirement Health Insurance
Employer contribution of 7% of earnings to a Basic Retirement plan after meeting one year of service.
Optional employee contributed retirement account
Company
NY Creates
NY Creates leads industry-connected innovation and commercialization projects to attract investment and create jobs in high technology.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
William Bronner, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Chief Human Resources Officer
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