Michael Brumitt
About Michael Brumitt
Michael Brumitt is a Cyber Security Engineer III at Spire, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in military service as a Military Police officer and extensive experience in cybersecurity, including vendor collaboration and training.
Work at Spire
Michael Brumitt has been employed at Spire as a Cyber Security Engineer III since 2020. In this role, he conducts reviews of network hardware configurations and designs to ensure they meet cybersecurity standards. He is actively involved in the development and writing of company policies related to cybersecurity. Additionally, he participates in project reviews and consultations, ensuring that all projects adhere to established cybersecurity measures. Brumitt also provides training to company staff on cybersecurity practices and policies, enhancing the overall security awareness within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Michael Brumitt studied at Southwestern Illinois College from 2012 to 2014, focusing on Network and System Administration. He achieved qualifications in Network Administration and Design during his studies. This educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills to work effectively in cybersecurity, particularly in network hardware configuration and design. His expertise is further demonstrated through his use of security tools such as LogRythm, ForeScout, and DarkTrace in his current role.
Background
Prior to his current position, Michael Brumitt served in the United States Army as Military Police from 1992 to 1997. This five-year experience provided him with a foundation in security and discipline. Following his military service, he worked at BAE Systems as an IP Network Controller/Operator/Troubleshooter from 2014 to 2015 at Scott AFB in O'Fallon, IL. This role involved troubleshooting and managing network operations, further enhancing his technical skills in cybersecurity.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Michael Brumitt has engaged in vendor collaboration to improve cybersecurity measures within his organization. His involvement in policy development and project consultation at Spire demonstrates his commitment to maintaining high cybersecurity standards. Additionally, his role in providing training on cybersecurity practices indicates his dedication to fostering a secure work environment.