HEAD OF CYBER SECURITY & INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Erhan Gündoğdu

Architect of resilient digital civilizations.
Where discipline meets design, security becomes art.

0+ Years in Field
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"Security is not a product you purchase.
It is a philosophy you embody —
a discipline woven into every layer."

— Erhan Gündoğdu

Ma

Purposeful space. In security architecture, every gap intentionally left is a choice — not an oversight.

Wabi-sabi

Embracing impermanence. Threats evolve; resilient systems are designed to adapt, not just resist.

Do

The way of mastery. Lifelong learning as the only constants in a field where yesterday's knowledge expires at midnight.

CAREER PATH

The Dojo

A journey of discipline — from system architect to sovereign leader.

2026 Present
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Head of Cyber Security
& Information Systems

STM Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik

At the apex of a sovereign defense organization, orchestrating the full-spectrum security posture of one of Turkey's most critical technology enterprises. This is not mere management — it is strategic command. From AI-driven threat intelligence to zero-trust architecture across classified and commercial environments, the mission is total digital sovereignty.

  • Established enterprise-wide Zero Trust Architecture framework
  • Led AI-integrated threat detection program reducing MTTD by 60%
  • Governed ISO 27001, KVKK and national defense compliance
  • Directed multi-datacenter hyperscale infrastructure security
2023 2026
STRATEGIC GOVERNANCE

Group Leader

Audit & Compliance // Cyber Security — STM

Forged the compliance and audit engine for a defense-grade organization. Designed governance frameworks from first principles — not templates. Built the bridge between technical controls and executive accountability.

  • Architected zero-trust compliance frameworks across hyperscale datacenters
  • Orchestrated ISO 27001 certification for 3 subsidiary organizations
  • Led national and NATO-aligned cybersecurity audit programs
2021 2023
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Program Manager — Cyber Security Projects

STM

Translated technical complexity into strategic delivery. Managed multi-million dollar defense integration programs with zero-tolerance for latency in critical security deployments. Built cross-functional engineering teams capable of executing under operational pressure.

  • Delivered 14 cybersecurity integration projects under budget and on schedule
  • Optimized incident response times by 45% via automated orchestration
  • PMP-certified program governance across 80+ person engineering teams
2018 2021
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT // SMART CITY & IoT

IT Program Manager

Türksat A.Ş. — Ankara, Turkey

At one of the world's premier satellite communications providers — a backbone spanning from Europe to Asia — programs were not merely technology initiatives. They were blueprints for future urban civilization. Smart Cities and IoT at national scale demanded both visionary thinking and operational precision.

  • Directed national-scale Smart City and IoT portfolios, driving ecosystem partnerships and new business development
  • Shaped corporate IoT direction through direct stakeholder engagement, positioning Türksat within Turkey's emerging Smart Solutions ecosystem
  • Governed program budgets, vendor economics, and financial outcomes as a trusted strategic advisor to executive leadership
  • Unified fragmented delivery roadmaps across multiple client initiatives into a single coherent strategic portfolio
2015 2018
INFRASTRUCTURE LEADERSHIP

IT Program Manager

Strategic Infrastructure

The convergence of program management discipline and deep technical infrastructure knowledge. Led cross-functional teams delivering turnkey technical solutions — from concept to live operations — across complex enterprise environments.

2008 2015
FOUNDATION

System Architect

Infrastructure Design

Every master begins as a student of the craft. The foundational decade — designing, deploying, and hardening enterprise-grade server infrastructure and core networks. The hands that built the foundations of systems now protected by the mind that commands them.

CREDENTIALS & AUTHORITY

Garden of Seals

Each certification — a stone placed deliberately in the garden of mastery.

CISSP
ISC²
CCSP
ISC²
PMP
PMI
TOGAF
The Open Group
ISO 27001
Lead Auditor
TECHNICAL MASTERY

The Craft

Where deep technical knowledge meets strategic leadership.

Cyber Security

Zero-trust architectures, threat modeling, incident response, penetration testing oversight, SOC operations, and AI-driven threat intelligence at enterprise scale.

Zero TrustSIEM/SOARThreat IntelligenceSOC LeadershipPKI/IAMPen Testing

Data Center & Infrastructure

Design and governance of hyperscale datacenter operations, sovereign cloud architectures, and resilient network infrastructure for mission-critical environments.

Hyperscale DCSovereign CloudDCIMNetwork ArchitectureHA/DR

Enterprise Architecture

TOGAF-compliant enterprise architecture design, IT governance frameworks, and the translation of business strategy into technical ecosystems.

TOGAF 9.2EA GovernanceCOBITITILDigital Transformation

AI & Intelligent Systems

Integration of artificial intelligence into security operations — from ML-driven anomaly detection to LLM-powered threat analysis and automated defense orchestration.

AI/ML SecurityAnomaly DetectionLLM IntegrationUEBAPredictive Defense

Program & Portfolio Management

PMP-certified delivery of multi-million dollar defense technology portfolios. Strategic oversight from initiation through operational handover, with zero margin for mission-critical failure.

PMPPortfolio GovernanceAgile/WaterfallRisk ManagementStakeholder Leadership

Compliance & Governance

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor authority across multi-entity organizations. Expert in national and international regulatory frameworks including KVKK, NIS2, and defense-sector compliance regimes.

ISO 27001 LAKVKKNIS2NIST CSFDefense Compliance

The Way of Perpetual Mastery

In a field where yesterday's knowledge expires at midnight, continuous learning is not an aspiration — it is the only strategy. Every certification represents not just validated competence, but a deepened commitment to remaining the last line of defense.

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