Kirk Hayes

Kirk Hayes is an accomplished cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in various security consulting roles. Currently serving as Managing Principal Security Consultant at LRQA Nettitude since November 2018, Kirk has previously held positions as a Senior Security Consultant and Lead Security Consultant within the same organization. Prior experience includes serving as a Senior Security Consultant and Security Consultant at Rapid7, where contributions focused on transforming data into actionable insights for IT and security professionals. Other significant roles include Senior Penetration Tester at ManTech International Corporation, ISSM/FSO at Innovative Defense Technologies, and Systems Administrator at R4 Incorporated. Kirk's technical foundation is supported by diverse experiences in network administration and desktop support across multiple organizations and a solid educational background in cybersecurity and technology.