Network Administrator, Knox Community Hospital
Columbus, Ohio Area
- Current
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- Network Administrator at Knox Community Hospital
- Past
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- Network Security Analyst at Cerdant
- Owner at Beavers IT Training
- Instructor & Consultant at Babbage Simmel
- Instructor & Consultant at Precision Concepts
- Education
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- Mount Vernon Nazarene University
- Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center
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Steve Ballantyne’s Experience
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Network Administrator
Knox Community Hospital
(Hospital & Health Care industry)
February 2007 — Present (2 years 10 months)
* Manage a 60+ mixed server environment (responsible for maintaining hardware, and operating system health)
* Oversee a vast 2003 Active Directory infrastructure consisting of approximately 750 users, and 500+ workstations
* Microsoft Exchange and SharePoint "Intranet" Administrator
* Developed a new enterprise backup procedure using Symantec Backup Exec 12 and multiple robotic tape libraries
* Project lead for RightFax implementation in 2007-2008 (planned, installed, and perform training)
* Coordinate, design, and maintain Health Information System databases, spanning a group of SQL 2000 and 2005 servers
* Planned and implemented an enterprise imaging solution for desktop cloning and field replacement
* Built an off-site open source 3TB synchronization server to retain critical data and provide speedy tapeless restoration
* Project lead and technician for electronic medical record rollout using Hyland Software's OnBase product
* Planned, designed, and implemented an open source intrusion prevention system using snortsp, NSMnow, and sguil
* Presently migrating from an outdated Microsoft ISA Server proxy/firewall to industry accepted Smoothwall solution -
Network Security Analyst
Cerdant
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
May 2006 — February 2007 (10 months)
* Work with clients to build a routed and secure environment using a variety of hardware/software solutions
* Established several “spoke and hub” VPN networks between dissimilar devices for high profile customers
* Configured and installed complete firewall and security services solutions for three universities
* Analyze network traffic with sniffing and monitoring tools to detect abuse and locate problem sources
* Assisted SonicWALL Inc. in developing new intrusion detection signatures and revising others using Snort
* Provide telephone support for 600+ customer base representing Time Warner, Fortress Network Security, more -
Owner
Beavers IT Training
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
March 2005 — May 2006 (1 year 3 months)
* Started and managed a training business borrowing from a good rapport with training centers and
* Delivered certified Microsoft, CompTIA, and Novell courses to a large base of established training
* Developed and taught courses from customized training materials (network security and SharePoint
* Designed and implemented SharePoint Portals for: University of Portland, RedAbbey Inc., the Steiner
* Provided network consultation and administration to small and mid-sized businesses nationwide -
Instructor & Consultant
Babbage Simmel
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
June 2004 — March 2005 (10 months)
* Provided certification training courses and consultation to corporate and State personnel
* Improved customer relations with several State offices and firms by delivering top quality services
* Worked with a team of diverse consultants to provide business solutions to large and mid-sized businesses
* Created a highly successful Security+ course, customized to include hands-on security oriented lab work -
Instructor & Consultant
Precision Concepts
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
June 1997 — June 2004 (7 years 1 month)
* Started a largely successful vendor neutral CompTIA training program which ran for 5+ years
* Led a “Workforce Development” program to aid in the employment and promotion of State veterans
* Installed and maintained UNIX and Linux servers for use as: firewalls, proxy servers, off-site backup
* Maintained servers of all varieties and digital phone systems for corporate and State clients
Steve Ballantyne’s Education
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Mount Vernon Nazarene University
BBA , 2008 — 2011 (expected)
Credit Earned: 38.64
Current GPA: 4.00 -
Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center
Honors Diploma , Commercial Arts, Graphic Design , 1990 — 1994
Additional Information
Steve Ballantyne’s Websites:
Steve Ballantyne’s Interests:
Network Security, Linux, UNIX, Penetration Testing, Honeypots, SonicWALL
Steve Ballantyne’s Groups:
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Snort -
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OnBase Healthcare VOGUE -
Smoothwall
