Jonathan Aponte
About Jonathan Aponte
Jonathan Aponte is a Security Researcher with extensive experience in cybersecurity and IT roles. He has worked for several organizations, including HackerOne and Quadrant Information Security, and has a background in the United States Marine Corps.
Current Role at HackerOne
Jonathan Aponte has been employed at HackerOne as a Security Researcher since 2020. In this role, he focuses on identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities. His work contributes to enhancing the overall security posture of organizations by leveraging his expertise in cybersecurity.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Prior to his current position, Jonathan Aponte held several roles in the cybersecurity field. He worked at Mainz Brady Group as an IT Security Analyst from 2021 to 2022. He also served as a Senior Identity & Access Management Analyst at PSCU for one month in 2021 and as an Identity & Access Management Analyst from 2020 to 2021. His experience encompasses various aspects of IT security and identity management.
Military Background
Jonathan Aponte served in the United States Marine Corps as a Corporal 0311 Infantryman from 2011 to 2015. His military service took place at Camp Lejeune, NC. This experience provided him with foundational skills in discipline and teamwork, which he has applied in his subsequent career in cybersecurity.
Educational Background
Jonathan Aponte has pursued extensive education in the field of cybersecurity. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Western Governors University from 2020 to 2023. Additionally, he studied Cybersecurity Analytics at Flatiron School from 2020 to 2021. He also completed a program in A+/Network+/IT at Lincoln Tech in 2018.
Early Career and Internships
Jonathan Aponte began his career with an internship at Flight Centre Travel Group in 2018, where he worked as an IT Intern for two months in Montvale, NJ. He later held the position of Service Desk Analyst at the same company from 2018 to 2020, gaining practical experience in IT support and operations.