Derek Hecker

Derek Hecker is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with a comprehensive background in security engineering and cyber network analysis. Currently serving as a Senior Security Engineer at ICF since February 2023, Derek also holds a position as a CTN (Cyber Network Analyst) in the US Navy Reserve since July 2017. Previous experience includes roles as an Engineer at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory from June 2021 to February 2023, and as a Cyber Security Analyst and Technical Support Specialist at The Pennsylvania State University Applied Research Laboratory from January 2019 to May 2021. Early career experience includes a position as a Consultation Agent at Geek Squad from September 2018 to January 2019. Derek earned a Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations from Dakota State University, completing studies there from 2018 to 2021, and has also completed the Joint Cyber Analysis Course between 2017 and 2018.