Dawn Beutjer

About Dawn Beutjer

IT Operations and Cybersecurity professional with over 20 years of experience delivering secure, scalable, and efficient technology solutions. Expertise in cybersecurity strategy, cloud infrastructure, virtualization, and identity management across a range of industries, including construction, retail, and professional services.Proven track record in aligning technology initiatives with business objectives, implementing security frameworks, managing complex environments, and leading critical infrastructure and cybersecurity projects. Focused on operational excellence, risk mitigation, and enabling businesses to operate securely and efficiently in an evolving digital landscape.

Experience

1. Manager, IT Operations

   Thepickle.Com

   Jan 2018 — Present

   Responsible for the oversight and execution of comprehensive IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and cloud solutions for a diverse client base at ThePickle.com. Specializes in aligning technology initiatives with business objectives to ensure secure, reliable, and scalable environments that drive operational efficiency and support organizational growth.Key areas of expertise include cybersecurity strategy, cloud migration, virtualization management, and identity and access management. Hands-on management of complex infrastructures across virtual and hybrid environments, with a focus on proactive monitoring, automated patch management, and endpoint protection. Experience leading IT projects across industries such as construction and retail, including advanced AI-powered integrations.Dedicated to ensuring high-availability systems, reducing operational risk, and advancing business performance through resilient cybersecurity practices and optimized IT operations. Committed to continuous improvement, operational integrity, and the delivery of technology solutions that enable long-term business success.

Education

• McHenry County College

  Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS

• University of Phoenix

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Information Technology

Skills

• Windows Server
• Ccna
• Enterprise Software
• Hyper-V
• Ethical Hacker
• Windows 7
• Saas
• Sql
• Vmware Certified Professional on Vsphere 4
• Solutions Design
• Vmware
• Msp Advanced Practitioner
• Microsoft Exchange
• Xml
• Servers
• Cloud Computing
• Asa
• Exchange 2010/2007/2003
• Network Administration
• Network Security
• Sbs
• Srm 5.0
• Poe
• Windows Security
• Red Hat Linux
• Sonicwall
• Vsp
• Vmware Infrastructure