Kirk Kenton
About Kirk Kenton
Kirk Kenton is a Senior Security Engineer specializing in Identity and Access Management at Riot Games, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in the field, having held various security and management positions at companies including HealthCare Partners, Blizzard Entertainment, and Calpine Corp.
Work at Riot Games
Kirk Kenton currently serves as a Senior Security Engineer specializing in Identity and Access Management at Riot Games. He has been in this role since 2023, contributing to the security framework of the organization based in Los Angeles, California. In his position, he communicates technical goals and objectives across distributed environments and participates in the departmental strategy for the IAM Roadmap. Kenton also guides an 'automation first' approach to service offerings, focusing on Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations, access controls, and identity lifecycle operations.
Previous Experience in Security Engineering
Before joining Riot Games, Kirk Kenton worked at Blizzard Entertainment as a Senior Systems Engineer in Identity and Access Management from 2017 to 2023. During his tenure, he focused on enhancing security measures and managing identity systems. Prior to that, he held the position of Senior Security Engineer for Identity and Access Management at St. Joseph Health from 2015 to 2017, where he contributed to the security infrastructure. His earlier experience includes a role as IS Manager for Security at HealthCare Partners from 2009 to 2015 and as IS Manager - Security at Calpine Corp from 1998 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
Kirk Kenton studied Computer Science at Saddleback College from 1988 to 1990. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in information security and identity management. Over the years, he has developed expertise in various aspects of security engineering, particularly in identity and access management, which he applies in his current and previous roles.
Background in Information Security
Kirk Kenton's career in information security spans over two decades, beginning in the late 1990s. His experience includes significant roles in managing security systems and strategies across various organizations. He has consistently focused on identity and access management, contributing to the development and implementation of security protocols and systems in multiple sectors, including healthcare and gaming.