Maxwell Bwire
@maxwellbwire
Cybersecurity-focused technical support technician specializing in network hardening and ethical hacking.
What I'm looking for
I’m a cybersecurity enthusiast and aspiring Penetration Tester with over 4 years of hands-on experience supporting ISP infrastructure, deploying networks, and strengthening perimeter defence. I focus on building resilient, secure network environments by configuring, optimizing, and hardening systems for real-world availability.
In my current role as a Technical Support Technician, I provide 1st and 2nd level technical support through phone, chat, and Freshdesk ticketing. I diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network issues while collaborating with network engineers on escalated faults, and I perform signal optimization using Ubiquiti sectors, airFibers, and MikroTik devices.
Previously as a Technical Executive at RNA Solutions, I configured and supported Sophos & Fortinet firewalls and security solutions, while installing and maintaining NAS systems. I also supported remote and onsite network, hardware, and software issues, set up and optimized routers and access points across multiple brands, and delivered hardware diagnostics with fast turnaround targets.
Right now, I’m focused on advancing my Ethical Hacking expertise—especially passive reconnaissance, service enumeration, and securing data in transit. I bring a strong foundation in the OSI model and TCP/IP protocols, and I enjoy analyzing complex technical escalations to identify vulnerabilities, strengthen defences, and protect critical infrastructure.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Technical Support Technician
Poa Internet
Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 11 months)
Provided 1st and 2nd level customer technical support via phone, chat, and Freshdesk, diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and network issues. Performed signal optimization and configured MikroTik routers, maintaining high availability and documented resolutions.
Technical Executive
RNA Solutions
Apr 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year 4 months)
Configured and supported Sophos and Fortinet firewall/security solutions, and installed and maintained NAS systems. Provided remote and onsite support for network, hardware, and software issues, including CCTV setup and router/access point configuration.
Network Deployment Technician
Poa Internet
Aug 2019 - Jan 2020 (5 months)
Installed internet solutions, including Light Beam (Ubiquiti) and MikroTik router setups, and supported customers with troubleshooting and connectivity testing. Managed cabling and equipment maintenance to ensure successful installations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Nairobi Technical Training Institute
Diploma in Information Communication Technology, Information Communication Technology
2019 - 2022
Completed a Diploma in Information Communication Technology at Nairobi Technical Training Institute from 2019 to 2022.
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