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Eris Symms, NACD.DC

Chief Information Security Officer at Arconic | Board Director | Educator | Mentor | FBI CISO Academy Alum

Arconic•Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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Experience27+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

I've had over 20 years of IT experience in education, industry and government organizations. I have a general love of technology (self professed early adopter). Personally, my goals are to never stop learning and to leave a positive impact wherever I work.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • ArconicCurrent
    Nov 2016–Present· 9 yrs 10 mos
    • Chief Information Security OfficerCurrent
      Apr 2020–Present
    • Specialist, Technical
      Nov 2016–Apr 2020
  • Duquesne University
    Aug 2023–Aug 2025· 2 yrs
    • Adjunct Professor
      Aug 2023–Aug 2025
  • Alcoa
    Jul 2011–Nov 2016· 5 yrs 4 mos
    • Infrastructure Engineer
      Jul 2011–Nov 2016
  • Bechtel Marine Propulsion Corporation
    Jun 2007–Jul 2011· 4 yrs 1 mo
    • Sr. Information Systems Engineer
      Jun 2007–Jul 2011
  • United States Steel Corporation
    1999–2006· 7 yrs
    • Business Specialist II
      Dec 1999–Jun 2007
    • Help Desk agent, and ticketing system administrator
      1999–2001
    • Business Services Specialist II
      1999–2006

Education

CISO Executive Education

Carnegie Mellon University - Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy

M.S.

Information Systems Management

Robert Morris University

B.S.

Computer Science

Saint Vincent College

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Eris Symms, NACD.DC
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

20 of 20 skills
Strategic LeadershipSecurity Operations CenterInformation SecurityNetwork SecurityData PrivacyManagementTenable.ioIncident ManagementCybersecurity ToolsInformation Security ManagementIT Security Best PracticesCybersecurityExecutive LeadershipHigher Education TeachingTeam DevelopmentGuest LecturingBuild Strong RelationshipsVMwareSystems EngineeringCyber-security