Application Security Analyst Cover Letter

Please consider me for the application security analyst opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for subject matter expertise on secure design & coding practices, including education, threat modeling, security architecture reviews, secure pattern development and implementation support to cloud, on-prem and mainframe application teams.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• High level understanding of storage devices
• Basic understanding of PC Connector Types
• Basic understanding of command-line utilities
• Basic understanding of filesystems and permissions
• Basic understanding of services/daemons, and the server client relationship
• Security Skills - demonstrated working knowledge and understanding of basic security principles in a networked environment
• Development Skills - understanding of programming fundamentals and have basic competence with scripting in any modern language
• Database Skills - understanding the purpose of databases, the nature of relationships and joins, and the purpose of indexes and normalization

I am excited to be applying for the position of application security analyst. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for mentoring and technical expertise to application security engineers and software developers regarding secure coding techniques.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Familiarity with common programming languages (java, php, sql, python, ruby, html)
• Documents process workflows and procedures
• Experience with Microsoft desktop applications, operating systems and servers, desktop software (Active Directory, SCCM / System Center, Office)
• Experience in ITIL-based ticketing tool and support model
• Understanding of security control, procedures, and audits
• Can perform well in a virtual team-based environment
• Able to adapt and learn quickly in a fast based environment
• Assist with the collection and reporting of metrics

Please consider me for the application security analyst opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for training and mentoring to product teams on the threat landscape, application security controls, and secure coding practices.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Advanced understanding of secure coding concepts
• Working knowledge securing the SDLC for software teams
• Understanding of networking concepts (TCP, UDP, HTTPS)
• Ideally, knowledge of cryptographic techniques to secure integrity and confidentiality
• Ideally, working experience as a software developer (but part-time hackers welcome)
• Capable of delivering on multiple initiatives with little supervision
• General awareness and understanding of global regulatory compliance requirements (S-Ox, HIPAA, PCI, GDPR )
• Knowledge of web application and application development security testing Processes and Strategies

I would like to submit my application for the application security analyst opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for subject matter expertise on application security vulnerabilities and security controls and secure programming practices.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Working knowledge of web application security testing tools
• Experience assessing open source offerings
• Demonstrated proficiency with CSA controls matrix, OWASP Top 10 and industry standard of web security and application development security standards
• Experience with commercial and open source web application assessment and auditing packages
• Demonstrated proficiency with development frameworks and languages – Python, Java, C#, .NET etc…
• Experience in application level attacks, bypassing firewalls, evading intrusion detection
• Secure code review experience using automated toolsets
• Web application firewall management experience (e.g., F5 ASM)

I am excited to be applying for the position of application security analyst. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for secure application development training to developers and provide guidance on the use of web-based training for ongoing awareness.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Administer security practices and procedures in a multi-platform, distributed computing environment
• Knowledge of establishing criteria for securing data and applications across multiple mainframe, midrange and microcomputer platforms
• Strong knowledge of RACF, CICS, SAP (RD3/BW), DB2, Lotus Notes/Domino, Active Directory, security mechanisms and techniques
• Strong knowledge of security administration and database architectures
• Knowledge of security technologies, specifically Open Source Software security (encryption, data protection, design, privilege access)
• Knowledge of secure coding standards/DevOps methodologies
• Knowledge of application design and coding practices
• Good understanding of Information Security standards, frameworks, and best practices (e.g., ISO 2700X, OWASP, ITIL, CoBIT, SANS Top 20)