1. Patrick S Galito
2300 Pimmit Dr. #109 • Falls Church, Virginia 22043
703-431-5743 • Patrick.Galito@gmail.com
ACTIVE TOP SECRET CLEARANCE
U.S. Marine Corps/U.S. Navy Veteran
As an IT Specialist for the past 7 years, with experience in managing Unclassified (NIPRNET) Classified
(SIPRNET) and Top Secret client systems. Experience in supporting Large Area Networks (LANs)/Wide Area
Networks (WANs)/ and Virtual Private Networks (VPN). Proficient in troubleshooting hardware, software, and
firmware. Hardworker with the desire to be intellectually challenged; experienced both personal and professional growth
while dealing effectively with change, complexity, and problem solving in the field of Communications and Information
Technology.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
- January 2013 Graduation Date: – Bachelors of Science in Network Security;
- GPA: 3.6, Strayer University, Loudoun County Virginia
- June 2002 - High school Graduation Date: - High school diploma;
Stone Bridge High school, Loudoun County Virginia
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Entwined Technologies (Network Engineer/Installer, DEA) Haymarket Virginia:
September 2011 – Current, Hours per Week (40)
- Served as an expert and lead in all matters related to Sonic Walls.
- Provided service and support on installations and migrations.
- Provided service and support in troubleshooting hardware, software, and the network (WAN/LAN).
- Provided service and support in troubleshooting issues on the management network.
- Provided service and support in monitoring bandwidth across the network.
- Provided service and support in making firewall changes as approved.
- Provided service and support monitoring network devices via Solar Winds.
- Provided support in troubleshooting of VPN issues.
- Provided support for incident management as needed.
- Configured firewalls and switches as needed.
- Served as NOC team lead as needed.
- Served as team lead on migrations and installs as needed.
- Served as a system administrator that provided support in troubleshooting and configuration of servers,
desktops, and laptops. Performed monthly updates to the Microsoft and Linux boxes.
- Created processes as needed or as assigned.
- Assisted with training new team members as needed.
RandK (SD Lead/ExecLead, OSD) Hampton, Virginia
September 2010 – September 2011, Hours per Week (40)
- SD Lead that supported the Office of the Secretary of Defense/Public Affairs.
- Executive support lead.
- Installed various devices such as laptops, desktops, servers, printers, and VTC.
- Manage Windows Active Directory for users and system administration.
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2. - Troubleshot and resolved network connectivity, systems and application related issues.
- Coordinate with the other inter agencies inside the Pentagon for network and system changes.
- Supported and resolved remote user related issues such as Cisco VPN and Citrix.
- Trained new team members as needed.
Intepros Federal (Senior Desktop Technician, JCS) Lexington, Massachusetts
July 2009 – September 2010, Hours per Week (40)
- Senior Desktop Technician that supported the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
- Imaged hard drives.
- Deployed various hardware items such as desktops, printers, and various other classified machines.
- Troubleshot various network issues such as roaming and local profiles, to customers experiencing latency
issues and issues with various programs on their machines.
- Stood up a crisis management element.
- Stood up a communications office for the Commanding General United States Forces Iraq.
- Built and maintained all Active Directory accounts.
- Performed tech refreshes.
- Installed software as needed.
- Worked with various classified machines and material.
- Trained new members as needed.
General Dynamics (Junior Service Desk Technician, FBI) Falls Church, Virginia
April 2009 – July 2009, Hours per Week (40)
- Junior Technician that supported the Department of Justice (FBI).
- Troubleshot issues via SMS.
- Responsible for creating and logging tickets.
- Escalated tickets as needed.
- Performed account unlocks.
- Performed password resets.
- Troubleshot and resolved issues with local and roaming profiles.
- Assisted with installing printers remotely.
United States Navy (Communications Administrator, USN) Fort Belvoir, VA
August 2006 – August 2009
- Administrator that supported the United States Navy Seabee Battalion, Fort Belvoir, VA
- Administrator responsible for troubleshooting the enterprise network.
- Configured hardware devices.
- Installed various hardware items such as printers, desktops, laptops, and servers.
- EKMS Manager charged with ensuring the security of the cryptographic hardware, and responsible for 100%
accountability of all cryptographic material and gear.
- Unlocked customers’ accounts using Active Directory.
- Built customer’s accounts using Active Directory.
- Reset customer’s passwords using Active Directory.
- Individual Augmentee mobilized on a nine-month deployment in support of Iraqi Freedom/Enduring Freedom,
and was responsible for supporting mission-critical operations.
- Achieved the rank of Petty Officer Second Class (E5).
United States Marine Corps (Communications Technician Supervisor, USMC)
June 2002 – July 2006
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3. - Squadron supervisor for the United States Marine Corp while stationed at Iwakuni Japan, and Cherry Point
NC.
- Maintained all cryptographic material and devices.
- Took part in many real world operations.
- Installed switchboards, commercial phones, and secure phones.
- Ran and installed fiber to multiple devices such as remote multiplexer combiners.
- Worked with 26 pair cables.
- Installed OE 254 radio antennas.
- Worked with the PRC 119.
- Attended meetings as required with staff as well as junior Marines.
- Achieved the rank of Corporal (E4).
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AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS
- Meritorious Mast (individual award).
- National Defense Medal (Second Award).
- Naval Unit Commendation Medal.
- Sea Service (Second Award).
- Good Conduct Medal.
- Korean National Defense Medal.
- Global War on Terrorism Medal.
- Certificate of Appreciation (individual award).
- Volunteer Letter of Appreciation (individual award).
- Multiple letters of recommendation from the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Technical Skills
- ASDM.
- RSA.
- ACS.
- Putty.
- Data Armor.
- Cisco WCS.
- Cisco WLC.
- Solar Winds.
- Remedy.
- Cisco firewall and switches.
- Blue Cat.
- Dameware.
- Service Center.
- Active Directory.
- Microsoft Office Suite.
- Windows Server 2012.
- Windows Server 2008.
- Vizgems.
- Linux.
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