Patrick King
Springfield,United States
Summary
Proactive Cyber Security Engineer adept at predicting and disrupting intrusion attempts. Pioneers novel network security measures to combat emerging threats. Maintains proven track record of utilizing both education and technological solutions to fortify companies against malicious exploitation and data breaches. Trusted Network Security Engineer with 20+ years protecting companies against bad actors who disrupt business operations. Serves as primary safeguard against external threats. Educates colleagues on best practices and network safety protocols. Protects networked assets through both preventive and reactionary measures.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cybersecurity Engineer, Senior Principal
Modern Technology Solutions INC
Beavercreek, OH
02.2023 - Current
- Serve as a Security Control Assessor II (SCA) for the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, Office of Special Projects (AFOSI PJ)
- Conducting a comprehensive assessment of the management, operational, and technical security controls employed within or inherited by an IS to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls (i.e., the extent to which the controls are implemented correctly, operating as intended, and producing the desired outcome with respect to meeting the security requirements for the system)
- Responsibilities cover Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities within the customer's area of responsibility
- Responsibilities include, but not limited to: Perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of IS security program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration of existing SAP network infrastructure
- Execute policy development, review and/or implementation, system analysis, design, integration, security test and evaluation
- Support in IA/security controls analysis, conducting risk assessments, risk mitigation analysis, evaluating contingency plans
Cybersecurity Engineer, Senior Principal
ManTech International Corporation
05.2019 - 02.2023
- Serve as a Security Control Assessor II (SCA) for the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, Office of Special Projects (AFOSI PJ)
- Conducting a comprehensive assessment of the management, operational, and technical security controls employed within or inherited by an IS to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls (i.e., the extent to which the controls are implemented correctly, operating as intended, and producing the desired outcome with respect to meeting the security requirements for the system)
- Responsibilities cover Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities within the customer's area of responsibility
- Responsibilities include, but not limited to: Perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of IS security program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration of existing SAP network infrastructure
- Execute policy development, review and/or implementation, system analysis, design, integration, security test and evaluation
- Support in IA/security controls analysis, conducting risk assessments, risk mitigation analysis, evaluating contingency plans
Systems Administrator, Information System Security Manager
Modern Technology Solutions INC
01.2009 - 05.2019
- Serve as the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) and Information Awareness Manager (IAM) for classified software systems as well as the Administrator of local DC, backup, file, and Print servers
- Provide technical support and exceptional problem-resolution
- Responsible for the configuration and troubleshooting of network, hardware, software, and security systems
- Implement network antivirus, anti-spyware, and System Security Plans
- Manage system information security architecture, design, installation, operational planning, and risk remediation activities on more than 15 servers systems for various government clients, ensuring all systems installed according to schedule
- Conduct risk assessments and collaborate with clients to provide recommendations regarding critical infrastructure and network security operations enhancements
- Ensure information assurance by transmitting secure data between classified systems; perform Certification and Accreditation (C&A) within Security Operations Center (SOC) environment
- Draft technical manuals, installation manuals, installation progress updates, and incident response plans to enhance system security documentation; create required system compliance reports and information requests.
Computer Systems Operations Administrator
Ohio Air National Guard
Springfield
08.2008 - 08.2010
- Maintained full life cycle management of software and information system data
- Perform network management, control, and administration on DoD local, metropolitan, and wide area networks; these included Defense Message Systems (DMS), Command, Control, Communications, Computer Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems (C4ISR), and functional area systems
- Accountable for administration of Communications Security and Information Assurance programs
- Key contributions: Configured and installed a test LAN for training of new airmen
- Saved the Air National Guard $90K annually in printer maintenance and supplies by identifying cost-saving Network printers to replace standalone printers.
Project Manager
Advanced Service Technologies
03.2007 - 01.2009
- Manage project sites including patch panel moves, switch relocation, workstation installations, and cable runs
- Supervise projects from concept to completion including the installation of new cash office equipment, implementation of wireless design equipment, configuration of servers, and cleanup of wires for 200+ sites
- Key contribution: Successfully manage configuration, hardware maintenance, and software support for over 2500 users
- Managed the roll out of new accounting equipment and software across more than 75 stores nationwide.
Computer Networking and Cryptographic Switching Systems Journeyman
Ohio Air National Guard
08.2003 - 08.2008
- Administered the configuration, installation, and management of computer network systems, associated equipment, and NIPR and SIPR DoD networks
- In charge of cable management/ termination, router and switch configuration, as well as end-user setup
- Successfully performed wide range of troubleshooting and system component repair
- In charge of accurately establishing and maintaining system configuration records
- Performed equipment installs, relocations, and maintenance of a wide array of fielded equipment from a Unix base server to Macintosh computer workstations and associated equipment, including printers, scanners, external hard drives, monitors, audio equipment, VoIP phones, video teleconferencing equipment, modems, and cryptographic devices
- Key contributions: Executed the network installation and maintenance for Springfield ANG Base—a 3GB network with triple redundancy over four ITN’s
- Consistently completed yearly preventative maintenance inspections (PMI’s) and installed cryptographic KG-84 and KIV-7 machines.
Education
Air Force Tech School in Communications, Computer Systems Operations -
Community College of the Air Force
Biloxi, MS11.2008
Air Force Tech School in Computer, Networking and Cryptographic Systems -
Community College of the Air Force
Biloxi, MS11.2003
Skills
- System Upgrades
- TCP/IP Protocols
- Network Asset Management
- Data Backups
- Project Management
- Cisco Router Management
- Patch Management
- Computer Applications
- Internet/ Intranet Development
- System Backups
- Windows Environments
- System Debugging
- Troubleshooting
- Diagnostic Skills
- Testing & Verification
- Information Security Management
- Vulnerability Assessment
Certification
- CompTIA Security+, 08/2014, Present, SY0-401
- CISM, 12/2019, Present
- AWS Practitioner, 08/2022, 08/2025
- Amazon Web Services
- Supervision Foundations
Military Service
Ohio Air National Guard, United States, Staff Sargent, 08/2002, 08/2010, Airman of the Quarter for the 178th Fighter Wing ANG Springfield, Ohio, Airman of the Year for the 178th Fighter Wing ANG Springfield, Ohio, Airman of the Year for the State of Ohio, Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Boarder, Air Reserve Meritorious Service Medal, Ohio National Guard Commendation Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Service Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Ribbon, USAF Longevity Service Ribbon
Personal Information
Title: Cyber Security Professional
Timeline
Cybersecurity Engineer, Senior Principal
Modern Technology Solutions INC
02.2023 - Current
Cybersecurity Engineer, Senior Principal
ManTech International Corporation
05.2019 - 02.2023
Systems Administrator, Information System Security Manager
Modern Technology Solutions INC
01.2009 - 05.2019
Computer Systems Operations Administrator
Ohio Air National Guard
08.2008 - 08.2010
Project Manager
Advanced Service Technologies
03.2007 - 01.2009
Computer Networking and Cryptographic Switching Systems Journeyman
Ohio Air National Guard
08.2003 - 08.2008
Air Force Tech School in Communications, Computer Systems Operations -
Community College of the Air Force
Air Force Tech School in Computer, Networking and Cryptographic Systems -
Community College of the Air Force