I'm a practical IT support professional focused on securing endpoints, ensuring system availability, and delivering reliable user support in regulated environments. I thrive in collaborative teams within banking and managed services, translating complex security controls into actionable runbooks and user guidance. I’m motivated by measurable improvements in operational reliability and audit-readiness, and I enjoy building scalable processes that support both on-site and remote staff.

Jonathan Emmanuel Balatzis

I'm a practical IT support professional focused on securing endpoints, ensuring system availability, and delivering reliable user support in regulated environments. I thrive in collaborative teams within banking and managed services, translating complex security controls into actionable runbooks and user guidance. I’m motivated by measurable improvements in operational reliability and audit-readiness, and I enjoy building scalable processes that support both on-site and remote staff.

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I’m a practical IT support professional focused on securing endpoints, ensuring system availability, and delivering reliable user support in regulated environments.

I thrive in collaborative teams within banking and managed services, translating complex security controls into actionable runbooks and user guidance. I’m motivated by measurable improvements in operational reliability and audit-readiness, and I enjoy building scalable processes that support both on-site and remote staff.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

IT Support / Desktop Technician at First State Bank
May 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Supported branch and corporate operations with emphasis on endpoint security, application availability, and rapid incident resolution. Managed device lifecycle from procurement and imaging to secure decommissioning; enforced BitLocker and baseline configurations. Participated in desktop and application migrations (including teller software and Fiserv integrations) with migration runbooks and rollback plans. Handled secure password resets and MFA onboarding for staff across proprietary systems; maintained Sophos policies and remediations to meet corporate baselines. Executed backup/restore tests, documented recovery procedures, and improved restore SLAs. Supported remote access and VPN connectivity for offsite employees. Created procedural guides and troubleshooting checklists for branch staff and facilitated handoffs to higher-tier support.
IT Technician at AG Schwallbach, LLC
June 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
System builds, imaging, and serialization of client workstations and servers; optimized build images for client software suites. Implemented online backup solutions and performed periodic restore validations. Provided Microsoft 365 support including user provisioning, mailbox setups, and basic administration tasks; delivered technical escalation and end-user training. Maintained asset records and serialization for audit purposes; coordinated secure disposal and data wiping of decommissioned equipment.
IT Support Technician at Smart I.T. Services
October 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Backup validation and deployment: conducted backup/restore tests and assisted with standardized deployment images. Hardware support: diagnostics, component swaps, and system restores for small-business clients.

Education

Associate of Applied Science in IT Network Security at Macomb Community College
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK)
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026
ISC2 Cybersecurity Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026
Selling MDR and Cybersecurity as a Service SOP
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026
TestOut IT Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026
TestOut Network Pro
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026
EverFi Business
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services