V Gonzalez

About V Gonzalez

I am a cybersecurity professional with 16 years of experience bridging the gap between Offensive Research and Defensive Engineering. My career is rooted in a 14-year tenure protecting Department of Defense (DoD) assets against sophisticated global threats, a foundation I’ve translated into high-impact detection and research roles in the private sector.I specialize in deconstructing the adversary lifecycle to build resilient, automated defenses. My core expertise includes: Detection & Response Engineering: Architecting and scaling robust detection logic and automated workflows to neutralize adversary TTPs at scale. Threat Hunting & DFIR: Leading hypothesis and intelligence-driven investigations to close visibility gaps, performing incident response to remediate active threats, and digital forensics for postmortem assessments. Adversary Emulation: Evaluating network and web security by simulating sophisticated attack techniques to identify and harden unauthorized access points. Security Hardening: Implementing technical controls and strategic training to reinforce both infrastructure and human capital against modern actors. Security Research: Performing vulnerability research and assessments to identify and mitigate critical risks before exploitation. Mentorship & Training: Former Offensive Cyber Operations and Python instructor for the U.S. Air Force, dedicated to developing the next generation of elite cyber defenders.

Experience

1. Security Researcher

   Synack Red Team

   Jan 2026 — Present · Redwood City, CA, US

   Conduct deep-dive penetration tests to uncover and exploit sophisticated vulnerabilities, proactively strengthening the security posture of global organizations.• Advise clients on actionable remediation steps based on industry best practices and regulatory requirements, ensuring effective risk mitigation.• Collaborates with a global network of ethical hackers to strengthen client security postures through detailed exploit development and actionable insights.

Education

• Community College of the Air Force

  Associate of Science - AS, Information Technology

• Community College of the Air Force

  Associate of Science - AS, Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare

• Western Governors University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance