Benjamin
Horton

IT Support & Systems Specialist
[email protected] Buffalo, NY
University at Buffalo Apr. 2024 – Present
Instructional Support Technician — UBIT Field ServicesBuffalo, NY
Identity & Access Management
  • Provisioned and de-provisioned user accounts in Active Directory, ensuring timely access control across the organization
  • Created and managed security groups for permission delegation across mailboxes, network folders/drives, and AppLocker exceptions
  • Managed computer objects including BitLocker recovery keys and LAPS implementation
  • Assigned appropriate Microsoft 365 licenses via Entra ID (Azure AD)
Exchange Administration
  • Managed inbox delegation for shared and personal mailboxes
  • Administered distribution lists including creation, maintenance, and decommissioning
  • Maintained room and shared calendars for organizational scheduling
IT Service Management
  • Worked Tier 2 tickets in TDX, resolving escalations from help desk staff
  • Created and maintained end-user documentation in public knowledge base
  • Developed and updated internal IT documentation in SharePoint
  • Responded to inquiries via ticketing system, phone, email, and Microsoft Teams
End-User Support
  • Supported 5,000 administrative staff in Central IT environment
  • Delivered VIP hardware and software support for executive team on rotating schedule
  • Provided cross-platform support for Windows and Mac systems
Florida State College at Jacksonville Oct. 2021 – Mar. 2024
IT Support AssistantJacksonville, FL
  • Provided tier 1.5 technical support via phone, email, and in-person for hardware, software, and network issues, including Windows desktop/server, switch and cabling, and Dell AIO hardware troubleshooting
  • Configured and deployed software and OS images via SCCM; managed firewall rules and DeepFreeze deployment across AD-group subdomains
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve VDI (VMware) and networking issues
  • Managed and maintained IT equipment — laptops, desktops, printers, and switches — and monitored resource usage with Labstats
  • Conducted end-user training and documented support requests in Jira for timely resolution