Security Analyst (IAM), hybrid in Prague

We are looking for a Security Analyst (IAM) to support the design, implementation, and governance of IAM and security controls across virtualized infrastructure and related management platforms. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with OpenShift, Veeam, and enterprise IAM integrations, and is able to improve access security, compliance, and operational standards across complex environments.

Start Date: ASAP
Location: 2 days in office, Prague
Language: English, Czech
Contract Type: B2B contract

Responsibilities:

• Assess, design, and implement IAM policies, controls, and frameworks for virtual infrastructure and supporting management tools such as OpenShift, Veeam, and Chef
• Improve authentication, authorization, and access provisioning processes across virtualized environments
• Conduct regular security posture reviews and risk assessments of virtualization systems
• Integrate IAM with enterprise security solutions such as Active Directory, MFA, SSO, and PAM
• Ensure backup and disaster recovery platforms follow secure access practices and compliance standards
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and security teams to align IAM strategy with enterprise security architecture
• Monitor and remediate vulnerabilities related to identity, access, and privilege escalation risks
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, security guidelines, and incident response playbooks for virtualized environments
• Stay up to date with industry best practices, security frameworks, and regulatory requirements related to IAM and virtualization

Requirements:

• Proven hands-on experience with OpenShift, Veeam Backup & Replication, and related virtualization platforms
• Strong knowledge of IAM concepts including authentication, authorization, RBAC, MFA, SSO, and PAM
• Experience integrating virtualization platforms with enterprise IAM and directory services
• Familiarity with compliance and security standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS Benchmarks
• Solid understanding of network security, virtualization security, and backup/data protection security
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and documentation skills

Nice to have:

• Certifications such as Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator, Veeam
• Certified Engineer, CISSP, CISM, or similar
• Experience with cloud-based virtualization environments such as VMware Cloud, Azure, or AWS
• Scripting or automation skills in PowerShell, Python, Ansible, or similar
  Knowledge of Zero Trust principles applied to virtualization and backup platforms