Joe Baxter

Current

• IT Compliance Coordinator at Associated Electric Cooperative
• IT Auditor at Great Southern Bank

Past

• Network Engineer at Jack Henry and Associates, Inc.
• ECE Support Specialist at University of Missouri - Rolla
• Network Engineer at EFCO Corporation

• Computer Technology Lead Instructor at Vatterott College
• Purchasing Manager at Kolar Business Machines
• Purchasing Agent at ServiceWorld Computer Center, Inc.

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Education

• Missouri State University

Recommended

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Connections

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Industry

Information Technology and Services

Websites

• The Fourth Law
• Greater Ozarks ISACA

Joe Baxter’s Summary

IT Networking Engineer with deep experience in infrastructure and total conversions. Specializing in design of efficient networks, network security, and databases. Of current interest is the creation of security policies and audit responses in the banking and financial sector.

Joe Baxter’s Specialties:

Network Security, Infrastructure Architecture, Troubleshooting, Process and Workflow, Security Policy Creation, Microsoft Server Infrastructure, IT Conversion and Integration.

Joe Baxter’s Experience

• IT Compliance Coordinator

  Associated Electric Cooperative

  (Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Utilities industry)

  August 2008 — Present (2 months)

  Ensure compliance with NERC, FERC, and SERC Critical Infrastructure Protection directives. Assist in IT Security Training, NERC Audits, and Network Security Strategy.

• IT Auditor

  Great Southern Bank

  (Public Company; 501-1000 employees; Banking industry)

  December 2007 — Present (10 months)

  Verify controls of all information and information systems. Audit risk assessment, report findings, and make recommendations to assist in remediation. Build IT Audit program from beginning to end, complete documentation of Programs, Policies, Procedures, and Practices.

• Network Engineer

  Jack Henry and Associates, Inc.

  (Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; JKHY; Information Technology and Services industry)

  October 2003 — November 2007 (4 years 2 months)

  •Developed role as deliverable architect, including email archive and retention, spam filtering, and HIDS solutions
  •Authored and presented strategic plan for PTMR year 2006.
  •Developed SQL DB for PTMR customer, agreement, and object management.
  •Attained highest level of certification in department, including MCSE 2003 (plus Security specialization), CISSP, CISM, Security+, and CISA.
  •Leveraged existing SQL based products into a cohesive SRS reporting environment that has revolutionized and automated monthly customer-facing reporting.
  •Deployed first customer Blade Center and 12 TB SAN system for Matrix Network Services for 600-user bank.
  •Team Lead for large, 300-node bank, converting Novell/GroupWise to Server 2003/ Exchange.
  •Developed and taught multiple security training deliverables.
  •Developed 2007 Strategic plan for NIDS and HIDS monitoring and reporting.

• ECE Support Specialist

  University of Missouri - Rolla

  (Educational Institution; 5001-10,000 employees; Education Management industry)

  March 2003 — June 2003 (4 months)

  Administer 500-node network, including graduate areas, laboratories and Computer Learning Centers. Enforce security of machines and adherence to University Policies. Manage work-study and student-help personnel. Responsible for setting up new projects as well as special-grant laboratories.

• Network Engineer

  EFCO Corporation

  (Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Glass, Ceramics & Concrete industry)

  September 2000 — February 2003 (2 years 6 months)

  Administrate 800-node network. Fulfill role as Project Manager: following assigned items to completion involving multiple departments, third-party vendors, and resources. Utilize and team with vendors and contractors when necessary. Plan all Cisco and Microsoft solutions in role as Infrastructure Engineer across nation-wide WAN locations and 3 MAN sites, including SQL Server 2000 as well as Cisco PIX, VPN Concentrators, Routers, and Switches.

• Computer Technology Lead Instructor

  Vatterott College

  (Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Education Management industry)

  February 1999 — August 2001 (2 years 7 months)

  Create new department for Computer Technology, develop and deliver curriculum. Grew initial department from original 6 students to over 100 with 4 FTE instructors / 1 PTE

• Purchasing Manager

  Kolar Business Machines

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Hardware industry)

  November 1996 — January 1999 (2 years 3 months)

  Maintain vendor relations and just-in-time inventory. Build NT 4.0 servers for customer orders. Developed Windows NT Server 4.0 Hardware configurations for High-End market.

• Purchasing Agent

  ServiceWorld Computer Center, Inc.

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Hardware industry)

  March 1995 — October 1996 (1 year 8 months)

  Maintain inventory of consumer PC products, perform inside sales. Perform PC and system troubleshooting as required.

Joe Baxter’s Education

• Missouri State University

  1991 — 1992

Additional Information

Joe Baxter’s Websites:

• The Fourth Law
• Greater Ozarks ISACA

Joe Baxter’s Groups:

Institute of Internal Auditors
Computer Security Institute
Berean

•    Certified Information Systems Security Professionals (CISSP)
•    Ubuntu Users / Linux Users
•    Manager Tools
•    Information Security Community
•    Microsoft MCSE Club
•    ISACA Professionals
•    CISA Network
•    CISM Network
•    COBIT 4.1
•    Wireshark Users

Joe Baxter’s Honors:

Microsoft Certified Data Base Administrator
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer 2003: Security Specialization
Microsoft Certified Professional: Microsoft SQL 2000
Microsoft Certified Professional: Windows NT 4.0 Server
Microsoft Certified Professional: Windows NT 4.0 Server in the Enterprise
Microsoft Certified Professional: Windows NT 4.0 Workstation
Microsoft Certified Professional: Windows NT 4.0 Networking Essentials
Microsoft Certified Professional: Internet Explorer Administration Kit 5.0
Pre-installation Specialist Windows NT 4.0
ISC2 – Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
ISACA – Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
ISACA – Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (Expired)
Cisco Certified Design Associate (Expired)
Novell NetWare Certified Novell Administrator 5.0
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA Server+
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA A+

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