Seumas Kirkpatrick
About Seumas Kirkpatrick
Seumas Kirkpatrick is a Security Engineer II currently employed at Commonspirit Health and has extensive experience in cybersecurity roles, including his position as a SIEM Engineer Cyber Security Analyst at LGS Innovations. He has a background in the U.S. Army and has worked in various technical roles across multiple organizations since the 1980s.
Current Role at CommonSpirit Health
Seumas Kirkpatrick serves as a Security Engineer II at CommonSpirit Health, a position he has held since 2019. He is based in Chicago, Illinois, where he focuses on enhancing the organization's cybersecurity measures. In this role, he is responsible for managing security protocols and ensuring the integrity of sensitive health data.
Experience at LGS Innovations
Kirkpatrick has been employed at LGS Innovations as a SIEM Engineer Cyber Security Analyst since 2015. Over his nine years in this role, he has developed expertise in managing a SplunkCloud instance that processes 3.5 terabytes of data daily. His responsibilities include coordinating the deployment and updates of new Universal Forwarders, as well as creating SPL reports, alerts, dashboards, and lookup tables.
Previous Positions in Cybersecurity
Before joining CommonSpirit Health, Kirkpatrick worked at General Dynamics Information Technology as an Information Security Analyst from 2013 to 2015. He also held positions at Raytheon as a Senior System Engineer and at Colsa Corporation as a Network Security Engineer. His diverse experience in cybersecurity roles has contributed to his extensive knowledge in the field.
Military Background
Kirkpatrick served in the U.S. Army from 1980 to 1984, achieving the rank of E5 as a Fire Support Sergeant (MOS: 13F). His military service provided him with foundational skills in security and operations, which he has applied throughout his subsequent career in cybersecurity.
Educational Background
Kirkpatrick has pursued studies at Austin Community College and Blinn College. He is currently engaged in general studies at the School of Life, which reflects his commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the cybersecurity domain.