Career
Buffham joined the Armed Forces Security Agency in 1949 and went on to the newly formed National Security Agency in 1952. In 1955, Buffham was one of the first National Security Agency employees to attend the National War College. With the National Security Agency he had served at the Europe office as Chief of Field Activities as well as various positions in the Production Organization including Deputy Assistant Director for Production.
In 1950, he took part in organizing the Inspector General"s office.
After his deputy directorship, he served in London as the Senior Liaison Officer until he retired in 1980.