SOHAIL SAFEER
Information Security Analyst
Richmond,VA
Summary
Information security and systems support professional with experience in secure network environments, system monitoring, compliance documentation, incident reporting, user training support, and operational security. Background includes systems administration supporting government-contractor and U.S. Navy-related environments, current security operations supervision, and compliance coordination in regulated defense programs. Known for disciplined execution, sound judgment, documentation quality, and effective teamwork with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Supervisor OSP
Allied Universal Security Services
Ashland, Virginia
10.2025 - Current
- Supervise daily security operations, officer coverage, and shift accountability in a high-volume logistics environment requiring consistent documentation and timely issue escalation.
- Review incident reports, daily activity logs, and pass-down notes; ensure accuracy, completeness, and follow-up on security concerns.
- Coordinate with site leadership, drivers, visitors, and officers regarding incidents, access issues, and operational requirements.
- Support training reinforcement, post-order compliance, CCTV awareness, and professional response to security-related events.
Director - Growth / Procurement & Compliance
DIMENTION X Inc.
McLean, Virginia
03.2023 - Current
- Support compliance reporting, written guidance, and documentation control for defense-related programs operating in regulated environments.
- Coordinate submissions, records, and exception-related documentation with attention to policy requirements, timeliness, and accuracy.
- Assist with risk-aware decision support, stakeholder communication, and maintenance of organized compliance materials.
Systems Administrator / Information Analyst
Datawiz Corp
McLean, Virginia
03.2005 - 03.2008
- Managed secure network architecture in government contracting environments and supported reliable day-to-day system operations.
- Performed system monitoring, information analysis, and reporting for leadership in structured, security-conscious environments.
- Strengthened documentation discipline, technical troubleshooting, and communication across business and technical teams.
System Administrator
NETSOL USA
Vienna, Virginia
03.2002 - 03.2005
- Improved network security at regional sites and provided IT services and software support for U.S. Navy-related operations across multiple locations.
- Supported user issues, documented requirements, and coordinated implementations requiring consistency, responsiveness, and technical accuracy.
- Implemented training for new hires, reinforcing standardized procedures and improving operational readiness.
Squadron Leader (Major), Retired
Pakistan Air Force
09.1981 - 09.2001
- Supervised security, logistics, and operational readiness in mission-critical environments requiring procedural discipline and accountable decision-making.
- Managed high-value defense systems, coordinated personnel across multiple command levels, and maintained accurate reporting and communications.
- Logistics / Operations / Security Leadership
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
American International College
Bachelor of Science - Avionics Engineering
Pakistan Air Force College of Aeronautical Engineering / University of Karachi
Skills
- Information security fundamentals
- Basic network architecture
- Protocols
- Devices
- Services
- System monitoring
- Issue escalation
- Security awareness
- User-training support
- Policy and procedure documentation
- Risk management
- Compliance
- Records maintenance
- Incident reporting
- Activity logs
- Access control
- Operational security awareness
- Microsoft Office
- Database-driven workflows
- Cross-functional communication
- Teamwork
Education Certifications Training
- Master of Science, Computer Science, American International College, Lahore
- Bachelor of Science, Avionics Engineering, Pakistan Air Force College of Aeronautical Engineering / University of Karachi, evaluated equivalent to U.S. BS in Information Technology
- Certified Responsible AI Leader (CRAIL), Star Global College of Workforce Development, 2026
- ISO 9001 Facilitator and Auditor, Star Global College of Workforce Development, 2026
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Star Global College of Workforce Development, 2026
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Star Global College of Workforce Development, 2026
- Lean Six Sigma Champion, Star Global College of Workforce Development, 2026
- Project Manager Essentials, Star Global College of Workforce Development, 2026
- ISO 9001 - Quality Management Systems, Star Global College of Workforce Development, 2026
- CF APMP, APMG International (UK), 2025-03-01
- Virginia DCJS Certifications, 01E, 05E, 07E (current 01E)
- Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), 1999-11-01
- Community Patrol Officer, Henrico Citizen Police Academy, 2015
- Fire and Emergency Manager, Henrico Citizen Fire Academy, 2011
- Qualified Basic Staff Course, Qualified Junior Command & Staff Course (Air Staff College), Hughes Aircraft Systems - ADGE Air Defense Automation, Advanced Air Defense Automation (including JOVIAL programming), Siemens SILLACS Low-Level Air Defense Radar Course, Thomson-CSF CROTALE SAM Weapons Systems Course, Special Law & Administration Course, Executive Computers Course, SQL Server 7.0, MS NT 4.0 Enterprise, TCP/IP, Network Essentials, MS Exchange Server 5.0, Web Design, MS Office, FOXPRO, LOTUS 1-2-3, DBASE III+
Certification
DCJS Security Officer Certification
CF APMP Foundation Certification
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Training
Lean Six Sigma Champion Training
ISO 9001 Quality Management Facilitator Training
ISO 9001 Auditor Training
Project Management Essentials Certification/Training
Scrum Master Certification/Training
Microsoft Certified Professional
Proofpoint Cybersecurity Leadership / Cybersecurity Professional Development Training
CRAIL Training
Henrico Citizens Police Academy
Henrico Citizens Fire Academy
My Henrico Academy
Affiliations
- APMP
- AFCEA
- TSAC
- DCJS
Timeline
Security Supervisor OSP
Allied Universal Security Services
10.2025 - Current
Director - Growth / Procurement & Compliance
DIMENTION X Inc.
03.2023 - Current
Systems Administrator / Information Analyst
Datawiz Corp
03.2005 - 03.2008
System Administrator
NETSOL USA
03.2002 - 03.2005
Squadron Leader (Major), Retired
Pakistan Air Force
09.1981 - 09.2001
Master of Science - Computer Science
American International College
Bachelor of Science - Avionics Engineering
Pakistan Air Force College of Aeronautical Engineering / University of Karachi