By Light Professional IT Services LLC announced Jeffrey R. Jones as Executive Vice President, Cyber, strengthening integrated cyber readiness platforms.
“Jeff’s deep operational experience and strategic vision will be pivotal as we expand and elevate our cybersecurity and training capabilities to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving threat environment,” said Bob Donahue, CEO of By Light. “Under his leadership, we will scale advanced capabilities, drive transformative innovation, and cement By Light’s position as the defense industry’s most complete cyber partner.”
In his new role, Jeff will synchronize cyber initiatives, driving strategy, execution, and mission protection across critical defense infrastructure. Jones brings decades of Department of Defense experience, spanning military intelligence, network defense, and secure communications operations. He served as Deputy to Commanding General, U.S. Army Cyber Command, and led global cyber modernization programs successfully for national security, partner interoperability, and resilient mission systems.
Strategic Cyber Experience and Future Vision
Jeff is a retired Senior Executive from the DoD, with nearly 30 years cybersecurity leadership, digital transformation expertise. He served as Vice Director, Joint Staff J6, and Executive Director JFHQ–DODIN, leading global cyber defense operations. He holds master’s degrees from U.S. Army War College and James Madison University, supporting strategic technology leadership across government cyber programs and advanced intelligence modernization initiatives globally.
“I’ve spent my career operating at the intersection of cyber, intelligence, and national security, and By Light is where those capabilities come together at real scale,” said Jeff. “The opportunity here is to unify cyber training, operations, and infrastructure into an integrated platform that accelerates readiness and protects mission execution. That’s a unique position in this market, and I’m excited to build it with this team.”
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Source: Businesswire
