Bec Kopcie

About Bec Kopcie

Reach out a little more.Advocate for others.Work hard & be skills fall on the unique spectrum of business, people management, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and technology.I am passionate about what I do. I always strive to put forth my best effort when I join a team, organization, or company, just as I would with any personal endeavor. I am a highly-motivated person with a big heart and even bigger ideas!Natural-born leader in Information Technology Management with a strategic mindset and a dedication for innovative problem-solving. I thrive in dynamic environments where critical thinking and forward-looking focus drives impactful results. Known for my very approachable leadership style, I build strong authentic relationships, foster collaboration, and inspire teams to exceed expectations. I bring a balance of vision, execution, and empathy to every opportunity. Blending my technical expertise and ability to relate to others allows me to consistently solve complex challenges and facilitate achieving goals in any reach out to me anytime via direct message if you want to discuss potential open roles, technology, business solutions, seek leadership advice, or ever need consultation.KEY FOCUS: Zero Trust Security (Conditional Access, PKI Certificate Authentication, RBAC, Network Access Controls, Least-Privilege Access, Threat Response and Mitigation, Endpoint Privilege Management, Granular Device and App Management, BYOD Secure Sandboxing), Automated Device Enrollment, Modern Workplace Management, Persona-Based UX, Microsoft 365 Subscription Product Suite, Cloud Tools & SaaS, AI, Server & Machine Virtualization, Scripting, Analytics, API, SLDC, Business & System Process Optimization, Agile & Kanban Project Management, Hybrid To Cloud IT Strategy Roadmapping, SSO & Identity Federation, Reduce IT Operational Expenses, Audit & Controls, Sustainable DatacenterSYSTEMS & TOOLS: Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft PowerBI, Active Directory, SQL Server, PowerShell, Hyper-V, VMware vSphere, VMware ESXi, VDI, Citrix, Remote Desktop Protocol, Amazon Web Services, Jamf, VMware Airwatch/Workspace One, Ivanti MobileIron/Neurons, SCCM/MEM, Aruba ClearPass, Cisco ISE, SolarWinds, Splunk, Axonious, ServiceNow, FreshService, ZenDesk, Cisco DUO, CyberArk/Idaptive, Microsoft Authenticator, Sentinel One, Keeper, Secureden, Thycotic Secret Server, Windows Autopilot, Apple Business Manager, Android Zero Touch, Samsung Knox, Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android, Linux

Experience

1. Systems Engineer

   Duquesne Fund Services Llc

   Nov 2025 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

   IT Systems Engineering and Data SecurityDesigning, integrating, and managing complex IT systems over their entire lifecycleEnsuring all interacting parts (people, processes, technology) work together to meet goalsBalancing diverse needs like cost, performance, and risk for successful outcomesDocumenting knowledge, process, integration, and automation of software development and information technology operationsEnforcement of data compliance, threat defense/monitoring, and cybersecurity benchmarksIT asset and facilities managementAI, applications, asset management, backups, business continuity, database, datacenter (COLO physical/cloud), DevOps, email (Exchange/M365), endpoints (Android, iOS, macOS, Windows), file share (on-prem/cloud/SharePoint), identity (AD/SSO/Federation), network, security, server, storage, VPN managementAI Systems: ChatGPT, ClaudeEndpoint Systems: Jamf, WorkspaceOne, Microsoft SCCM, Microsoft IntuneDevOps Systems: Azure DevOps, Ansible, Identity Systems: Okta, Microsoft EntraNetwork Systems: CiscoServer Systems: Red Hat Ansible, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Red Hat Satellite, VMware vSphere, Microsoft SSCM, Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, OctopusSecurity Systems: Cyderes, Sentinel One, Splunk, Tenable

Education

• Duquesne University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Clinical Psychology

  2009 — 2013

• Duquesne University

  Master of Science (M.S.), Information Systems & Management, Analytics, Technology, Business Administration

  2013 — 2015

• Northgate MSHS

  Diploma

  2003 — 2009