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Brno, South Moravia, Czechia

Prague, Czechia

Designs, implements, and supports secure encryption managed services. Leverages expertise in encryption and EKMS to co-create reference architectures and contribute to project delivery. Fosters knowledge sharing and champions customer success through streamlined service delivery and training initiatives.• Co-creates secure encryption managed services by leveraging an in-depth knowledge of encryption and Enterprise Key Management Systems (EKMS), acting as a Subject Matter Expert… Show more Designs, implements, and supports secure encryption managed services. Leverages expertise in encryption and EKMS to co-create reference architectures and contribute to project delivery. Fosters knowledge sharing and champions customer success through streamlined service delivery and training initiatives.• Co-creates secure encryption managed services by leveraging an in-depth knowledge of encryption and Enterprise Key Management Systems (EKMS), acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME).• Drives knowledge sharing within the team by establishing and leading an internal lab environment, fostering collaboration through service testing and user training.• Contributes to comprehensive project delivery through active participation in design, service assessment, and architecture development. This includes crafting macro/micro designs, target operating models, SOPs, and RACI matrices.• Facilitates seamless integrations by collaborating with DevOps teams to integrate EKMS solutions with critical systems (SIEM, ITSM, Device Monitoring, IAM).• Empowers internal stakeholders by delivering training and creating enablement resources, contributing to the IBM mentorship program.• Streamlines service delivery for existing customers, ensuring their continued success with the encryption managed service.• Balances customer needs with security by adapting encryption policies to accommodate customer application requirements while maintaining a strong security posture.• Improves product offerings by proactively identifying opportunities for product enhancement and submitting requests. Valuable insights, backed by user feedback, lead to the planning of new features in upcoming releases.• Supports pre-sales success by leveraging technical expertise to empower pre-sales teams during early client engagements. This collaboration ensures a deeper understanding of customer needs and facilitates successful proposal development for potential new clients and projects. Show less

Prague, Czechia

Dedicated Endpoint Security Specialist for IBM a major client from the Natural Resources & Energy industry (20,000+ endpoints managed).• Ensured comprehensive endpoint security (AV, DLP, HIPS, WAF) for a major client with over 20,000 endpoints, safeguarding their environment from malware threats.• Maintained and optimized anti-malware/virus infrastructure, ensuring software version compliance, currency, and adherence to industry best practices and worked on incident response efforts… Show more Dedicated Endpoint Security Specialist for IBM a major client from the Natural Resources & Energy industry (20,000+ endpoints managed).• Ensured comprehensive endpoint security (AV, DLP, HIPS, WAF) for a major client with over 20,000 endpoints, safeguarding their environment from malware threats.• Maintained and optimized anti-malware/virus infrastructure, ensuring software version compliance, currency, and adherence to industry best practices and worked on incident response efforts and resolving issues impacting a large-scale environment.• Identified and addressed gaps in antivirus coverage, proactively addressing vulnerabilities and significantly improving client security posture.• Championed the adoption of new features, analyzing security needs and proposing solutions that enhanced client protection capabilities.• Provided clear and concise instructions on maintaining and troubleshooting endpoint security software, empowering client personnel to maintain optimal security hygiene.Designed & architected secure endpoint security solutions for new IBM clients. Evaluated emerging security threats & technologies. Empowered a global security team of 500+ with reusable technical documentation & SOPs.• Contributed to the design and implementation of robust security solutions, developing reference architectures, sizing specifications, and other technical documentation to ensure successful deployments for large-scale environments.• Evaluated emerging security threats and technologies by staying ahead of the curve through assessments of innovative solutions from leading third-party vendors.• Empowered a global team of over 500 security professionals by creating reusable technical documentation and standardized operating procedures (SOPs) that ensure consistent and efficient service delivery.• Championed secure client onboarding by designing and architecting robust endpoint security solutions for new managed service deals. Show less

District Brno-City, Czech Republic

Led and coordinated service delivery teams to provide comprehensive IAM services to a major banking client, ensuring seamless integration across all involved teams.• Championed a client-centric approach, fostering superior service delivery.• Ensured audit readiness and compliance with industry standards (SOX, ISAE) through strong internal review practices and project office participation.• Empowered secure practices by conducting multiple Security Awareness Trainings for over… Show more Led and coordinated service delivery teams to provide comprehensive IAM services to a major banking client, ensuring seamless integration across all involved teams.• Championed a client-centric approach, fostering superior service delivery.• Ensured audit readiness and compliance with industry standards (SOX, ISAE) through strong internal review practices and project office participation.• Empowered secure practices by conducting multiple Security Awareness Trainings for over 300 IBM employees supporting this client, educating them on IAM best practices and specific client requirements.• Drove process improvement and compliance enablement, streamlining operations and mitigating external IAM risks (mention specific risks if possible).• Served as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for IAM Risks, providing expert guidance and leadership to the team.• Managed Service Availability for IAM products, ensuring optimal performance and client satisfaction.• Maintained close collaboration with Project Managers, Delivery Executives, and Security Teams, fostering a cohesive IAM service delivery environment.• Reported directly to the Delivery Partner Executive, providing strategic direction and progress updates.• Undertook business trips to client locations in Germany, strengthening client relationships and ensuring effective service delivery. Show less

District Brno-City, Czech Republic

Led a dedicated IAM team as the focal point for Primary & Secondary Controls, driving successful identity and access management (IAM) delivery for a F500 banking client.• Leveraged BigFix to achieve automated user ID extraction, significantly improving efficiency and eliminating time-consuming manual processes.• Served as the central point of contact for all IAM inquiries and concerns, ensuring seamless communication and issue resolution.• Demonstrated a deep understanding of… Show more Led a dedicated IAM team as the focal point for Primary & Secondary Controls, driving successful identity and access management (IAM) delivery for a F500 banking client.• Leveraged BigFix to achieve automated user ID extraction, significantly improving efficiency and eliminating time-consuming manual processes.• Served as the central point of contact for all IAM inquiries and concerns, ensuring seamless communication and issue resolution.• Demonstrated a deep understanding of security and technical procedures to guide team activities towards achieving compliance.• Fostered a collaborative environment by working closely with Incident, Problem, Change Management, and System Administration teams, ensuring coordinated IAM security practices.• Spearheaded continuous process improvement by overseeing and optimizing all team activities and processes, maximizing efficiency and effectiveness. Show less

District Brno-City, Czech Republic

Provided comprehensive IAM support to customers across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, ensuring timely and accurate execution of user ID and access control processes.• Managed user lifecycles across diverse platforms (Windows, Active Directory, UNIX, MSSQL) by handling user creation, modification, deletion, access control, and password resets.• Resolved customer inquiries efficiently by troubleshooting and resolving incoming tickets related to various IAM requests.•… Show more Provided comprehensive IAM support to customers across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, ensuring timely and accurate execution of user ID and access control processes.• Managed user lifecycles across diverse platforms (Windows, Active Directory, UNIX, MSSQL) by handling user creation, modification, deletion, access control, and password resets.• Resolved customer inquiries efficiently by troubleshooting and resolving incoming tickets related to various IAM requests.• Demonstrated strong technical proficiency in multiple operating systems and database environments, ensuring secure and compliant user access management. Show less

District Brno-City, Czech Republic

Implemented process improvements and achieved 98%+ revalidation rate within a single quarter and maintained a consistently high revalidation rate, contributing to a smooth ISAE 3402 audit outcome.• Streamlined user access governance by executing user ID revalidation processes (Employment Verification, Continued Business Need, and Privileged Revalidation) predominantly for subsystems (Applications, Databases, Middleware) and Operating Systems (Windows, UNIX, Mainframe).• Enhanced… Show more Implemented process improvements and achieved 98%+ revalidation rate within a single quarter and maintained a consistently high revalidation rate, contributing to a smooth ISAE 3402 audit outcome.• Streamlined user access governance by executing user ID revalidation processes (Employment Verification, Continued Business Need, and Privileged Revalidation) predominantly for subsystems (Applications, Databases, Middleware) and Operating Systems (Windows, UNIX, Mainframe).• Enhanced security posture by identifying and remediating unnecessary user IDs and privileges, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements.• Optimized revalidation process efficiency through data processing, ticket creation, and meticulous follow-up activities, ensuring timely completion.• Fostered cross-functional collaboration by cooperating with system and user administrators across various platforms to achieve seamless user access management. Show less

Brno, South Moravia, Czechia

• Amplified the voices of up-and-coming musicians by crafting 200+ news articles, reviews, and reports• Curated engaging content that drove website traffic and fostered a vibrant online music community• Cultivated relationships with local and international bands, fostering industry connections and securing exclusive content

High School Diploma - Maturita Exam, Electrotechnics, 4

Not Completed, Audio Engineering, 2