Hi, I'm Hunter

I'm a cybersecurity analyst and application security researcher specializing in defensive security operations, threat detection, and vulnerability management.

Computer Science student at Virginia Commonwealth University (Graduated May 2026). Currently serving as Application Security Lead Analyst at Silknode.

Background

Six consecutive summers as Software & Cyber Engineering Intern at Lockheed Martin, developing System Security Plans under NIST RMF, validating 300+ DISA STIG findings, and conducting security assessments to strengthen defensive posture.

Focused on blue team operations including threat detection engineering, security monitoring, and vulnerability remediation. Published detection rules to SigmaHQ for ransomware campaign identification and published security research advancing defensive security practices.

Expertise

Threat Detection

SIEM & Monitoring

Nessus

Burp Suite Pro

NIST RMF

DISA STIG

MITRE ATT&CK

Sigma Detection Rules

Python Automation

API Security

Web AppSec

Vulnerability Management

Certifications

• Security+ — CompTIA (Completed)

• CCNA — Cisco Certified Network Associate (In Progress)

• CySA+ — CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (In Progress)

Experience

Silknode

App Security Lead Analyst (Aug 2025-Present)

Security monitoring and threat detection for 15,000+ users

Lockheed Martin

Cyber Engineering Intern (June 2020-2025)

Security operations, compliance validation, threat assessment

Connect

Available for security consulting and vulnerability research opportunities.