SUFYAN BAKHIET
Osan AB
Summary
Dynamic Executive Cybersecurity and IT Operations Leader with a proven track record at Global Assignments, driving enterprise modernization and secure communications. Expert in network infrastructure and risk management, I excel in leading high-performing teams to enhance system resilience and operational continuity, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment with organizational goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Cybersecurity & IT Operations Leader
Indo-Pacific Region
01.2019 - Current
- Currently leading enterprise cybersecurity and executive IT operations supporting a large, geographically dispersed organization.
- Responsible for overseeing secure network environments in classified and unclassified domains, ensuring system resilience, compliance, and operational continuity.
- Directed modernization initiatives across multiple installations, including the implementation of a $2.3M virtual desktop infrastructure data center and enterprise monitoring capability.
- Spearheaded interoperability and cryptographic coordination efforts with national-level agencies, enabling secure integration of next-generation systems and strengthening allied defense capabilities.
- Led high-performing technical teams supporting complex mission systems and enterprise command-and-control platforms.
Enterprise Network & Infrastructure Operations Manager
Global Assignments
01.2003 - 01.2019
- Managed installation, sustainment, and modernization of enterprise voice, data, and secure communications networks across domestic and international locations.
- Oversaw system performance, lifecycle maintenance, and infrastructure upgrades while ensuring adherence to cybersecurity and compliance standards.
- Directed quality assurance programs, conducted operational inspections, and supported contingency and expeditionary communications deployments.
- Served in progressive leadership roles with increasing responsibility for personnel, system reliability, and cross-organizational coordination.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Information Systems Management
Community College of the Air Force
Skills
- Enterprise Cybersecurity Operations
- network infrastructure
- project management
- IT operations leadership
- Network Architecture & Modernization
- Secure Communications
- Infrastructure Resilience
- Information Assurance
- Risk Management
- Multi-Site IT Operations
- Program Leadership
- Executive IT Support
Clearance
TS/SCI
Certification
CompTIA Security+
Core Expertise
- Enterprise Cybersecurity Operations
- Network Architecture & Modernization
- Secure Communications
- Infrastructure Resilience
- Information Assurance
- Risk Management
- Multi-Site IT Operations
- Program Leadership
- Executive IT Support
Executive Profile - Summary
Technology leader with over 21 years of experience directing enterprise cybersecurity operations, secure communications modernization, and large-scale network infrastructure programs. Proven executive partner with deep expertise in cyber defense, information assurance, infrastructure resilience, and multi-site IT operations. Experienced in leading technical teams, managing multi-million-dollar initiatives, and advising senior decision-makers on risk, compliance, and operational readiness.
Timeline
Executive Cybersecurity & IT Operations Leader
Indo-Pacific Region
01.2019 - Current
Enterprise Network & Infrastructure Operations Manager
Global Assignments
01.2003 - 01.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Information Systems Management
Community College of the Air Force