Application Security Engineer Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for deep IAM security and applied cryptography expertise in support of AWS service teams.

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

• Experience ensuring security standards are met and demonstrating a security first mindset
• Technical knowledge of systems engineering, networking and software architectures
• Experience with ForeScout
• Familiarity with Splunk, BMC Atrium, ServiceNow, and enterprise network infrastructures
• Experience with PowerShell or bash/ksh/sh, Perl, Tcl, or Lua scripting
• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10, CWE Top 25 concepts
• We are looking for someone who has passion for IT Security
• Solid development background with at least 1 object oriented language

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for leadership in representing Information Security, specifically in the area of application security, access control, cryptography and lead joint design sessions with stakeholders, including Portal team, Data team, and other technical teams at CareFirst.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience with PKI, Hardware Cryptographic Modules
• Advanced knowledge and experience with application technologies implemented within delivery organization
• Advanced Knowledge of hardware, software, telecommunications, operating systems, and applications
• Experience and knowledge of Agile practices
• Anticipate downstream technical needs and steer architectural designs to appropriately factor in considerations
• Work effectively with management, project managers, business analysts, developers, engineers, architects, system administrators, and QA to conceive, design, and deliver successful software solutions
• Knowledge of HIPAA security and privacy standards
• Knowledge of HIPAA, PCI, SOC1/2, HITRUST, and SOX audit requirements

In response to your job posting for application security engineer, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for a Master or PhD in Cryptography, Security, Software Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent with focus on implementation security.

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:

• Experience with cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google, or Azure
• Experience with common and industry standard cloud-native/cloud-friendly authentication mechanisms like OAuth, OpenID
• Experience with deployment orchestration, automation, and security configuration management tools like Jenkins, Puppet, Chef, is preferred
• Experience with the architecture, development, support, and troubleshooting of enterprise applications
• Knowledge of security directives, policies, publications and regulations, ideally including FISMA, ISO 2700x and NIST security controls
• Clear understanding of security protocols and standards, and experience with software and security architectures
• Has experience as a software developer on an Internet-facing application
• Has experience finding security holes in code

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for security Engineering including security architecture, secure software development, and cryptography.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Contributor to open source application security communities such as OWASP
• Understand modern web application architecture, TCP/IP, HTTP, and standard network and system security technologies
• A passionate team player who builds knowledge and solves complex problems
• Deep .NET and Java knowledge, certified developer or expert-level knowledge with .NET and Java and related technologies with security tools
• Expert knowledge application security technologies and authentication protocols
• Demonstrated application of architectures and designs that employ design patterns
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills presentation skills
• Familiarity with fundamentals of software configuration management, automated build processes, and source code control systems

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

Previously, I was responsible for leadership to build a mature security culture and enhance existing Security Champion program and increase Security education and challenge coin participation.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Knowledge of the software development life cycle in a large enterprise environment
• Knowledge of Agile and DevOps methods and related security controls
• Programming background (C++/Java, Perl, Python, Shell)
• Understanding of various web application architectures
• Understanding of server and client side application development
• WebServices technologies like XML, SOAP, and AJAX
• Technical knowledge in security products, cryptographic suites, authentication
• In-depth knowledge of proxying tools such as Paros, Burp, WebScarab, and Achilles "fault injection"