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Maxwell Hofmann

Summary

Results-driven Systems Engineer with a proven track record at Thrive Next Gen, excelling in Microsoft 365 administration and client communication. Achieved an impressive 99.7% CSAT score by leveraging strong problem-solving skills and leadership to mentor teams while enhancing client satisfaction through effective technical solutions. Eager to transition into the cybersecurity field with a commitment to mastering the diverse technologies it encompasses. Passionate about driving innovation and security in technology environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Systems Engineer

Thrive Next Gen
09.2024 - Current

Supervisor – Jen Moore (Email:

jmoore@thrivenextgen.com)

  • Take escalations from tier 2 engineers
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to RDS and Citrix DaaS
  • Mentored tier-2 engineers and provide technical assistance
  • Communicate highly technical information to both technical and non-technical users
  • Take escalations from tier 2 engineers
  • Assisted with the remediation of compromised accounts and machines
  • I regularly worked in the Mimecast administration console
  • I ran a search and purged malicious emails in Exchange
  • Checked the sign-in and audit logs for users to determine if their accounts were compromised
  • Ran audit log searches to determine the who, what, when, and where for changes made in Microsoft 365
  • I ran content searches inside the Microsoft Purview Compliance Center
  • Advised clients on compliance best practices within Microsoft 365
  • Resolved cases with an average of 35 minutes
  • Have a 99.7% CSAT score average over the last two years, with a 24% average response rate

Technical Support Engineer

Thrive Next Gen
04.2023 - 09.2024

Supervisor: Jacob Hollowell (Email: jhollowell@thrivenextgen.com)

  • Run client updates afterhours
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to RDS and Citrix DaaS
  • Ensure a positive client experience and high client satisfaction
  • Communicate highly technical information to both technical and non-technical users
  • Assisted with the remediation of many compromised accounts
  • I regularly worked in the Mimecast administration console
  • Ran searches and purged malicious emails
  • Checked the sign-in and audit logs for users to determine if their accounts were compromised
  • Ran audit log searches to determine the who, what, when, and where for changes made in Microsoft 365.
  • Ran content searches inside the Microsoft Purview Compliance Center
  • Advised clients on compliance best practices within Microsoft 365
  • I regularly score in the top three for client satisfaction in my region, with a 100% satisfaction rate

T1 Helpdesk Engineer

Netgain Technologies
01.2022 - 04.2023

Supervisor: Hannah Glasco (P: 706-974-9359, Email: hcglasco@gmail.com)

  • Daily time entry accounting for at least 8 hours
  • Ensure a positive client experience and high client satisfaction
  • Communicate highly technical information to both technical and non-technical users
  • Spearheaded the development of a new client documentation process
  • Assisted with remediation in a client security breach.
  • Spearheaded an initiative to enable MFA on all clients' Azure AD Admin accounts
  • Trained peers on the new documentation process.
  • Awarded for having the best client survey in a client satisfaction contest

Education

Associate of Science - Computer Information Systems-Information Security Track

Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KY
05.2023

Skills

  • Active Directory Administration
  • PowerShell Scripting
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Time-management
  • Microsoft 365 administration
  • Azure administration
  • Citrix and RDS administration
  • Fortigate administration
  • Meraki administration
  • Mimecast email filtering

Accomplishments

Sec+

SC-200 (in progress)

Fortinet Certified Fundamentals

Fortinet Certified Associate

Net+

A+

MS 102

MD 102

AZ 104

MS 900

AZ 900

Mimecast Cloud Gateway Advanced

Timeline

Systems Engineer

Thrive Next Gen
09.2024 - Current

Technical Support Engineer

Thrive Next Gen
04.2023 - 09.2024

T1 Helpdesk Engineer

Netgain Technologies
01.2022 - 04.2023

Associate of Science - Computer Information Systems-Information Security Track

Jefferson Community And Technical College
Maxwell Hofmann