Cyber Analyst Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the cyber analyst position.

Previously, I was responsible for assistance to the Network Security Monitoring team in response to incidents by analyzing host behavior and network traffic.

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 DoN or DoD Combat Systems
• Knowledge of US Navy Submarine or Ship Operations
• IQNV Certification
• Current IAT level II certifications
• Demonstrated understanding of system categorization (RMF step 1) and security control selection (RMF step)
• Military operations planning
• Basic grasp of IT and cyber
• Solid foundation of how AFNET operates

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

Previously, I was responsible for technical support and consultation as it relates to network and multi-platform systems security configurations.

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

• Knowledge of applications being used in the organisation and the vulnerabilities that can affect them
• Knowledge of data backup, types of backups (e.g., full, incremental), and recovery concepts and tools used in the organisation
• Knowledge of emerging organisation technology that has potential for exploitation by adversaries
• Knowledge of network access, identity, and access management used in the organisation
• Knowledge of network protocols and traffic flows used in the organisation
• Knowledge of risk threat assessment
• Knowledge of what constitutes a cyber-attack and the relationship to both threats and vulnerabilities
• Currently active Microsoft or Linux certification

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the cyber analyst position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for scans of security threats and perform corrective action IAW DISA STIGs, TCNOs, and local security guidance.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Any stronger cyber experience
• The Cyber Response Analyst is a member of the Cyber Security Operations Centre with primary responsibility for responding to events
• Experience with Social Media monitoring and conducting human analysis and machine analysis with various commercial and/or government tools
• Security certifications highly desirable
• Knowledge and experience with peer-to-peer mobile communication applications and platforms
• Demonstrable experience blogging, marketing campaigns, Search Engine Optimization techniques
• Work with systems engineering and architecture to drive software or hardware upgrades for any of the consoles supported
• Actively troubleshoot issues with vendor and continue with persistence until a resolution is reached

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

Previously, I was responsible for security configurations, controls for monitoring and centralized logging for network and server devices.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Uses Information Technology best practices
• A Security+ certification or equivalent training will satisfy this
• Experience managing large amounts of information, including monitoring security risks, conducting security audits, monitoring security exceptions, assessing new systems for security risks, and synthesizing information in actionable and publishable reports
• Experience in enterprise security architecture design, process development and enterprise security document creation
• In absence of IRS security, experience with Federal government cybersecurity programs
• Demonstrated commitment to training, self-study and maintaining proficiency in the technical cyber security field
• Rational CLM
• Security+, GCIA, GCIH, CISSP, or EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker

In response to your job posting for cyber analyst, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for assistance to the Information Security Architects regarding the design and implementation of security solutions to ensure appropriate configurations, logging, and correlations for network security controls.

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 implementing policies, strategies and resourcing to maximize cyber ISR capabilities
• TS/SCI on day 1
• Knowledge of NASA programs and projects
• Possess an understanding of cyber adversary motivations in the domains of cybercrime, cyberespionage, and hacktivism
• Moderate knowledge of Malicious code mechanisms of operation and associated indicators of compromise
• Basic knowledge of audit requirements (PCI, SOX)
• Exposure to object oriented development, with C++, Java, or Python
• Experience with Splunk experience with Enterprise Security