Cyber Info Assurance Analyst Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for system related input on IA security requirements to be included in statements of work and other appropriate procurement documents.

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 acting as the Security Control Assessor (SCA) for a system
• Familiarity with A&A of systems and use of Xacta repository tool
• Experience with Assured Compliance Accreditation Solution (ACAS)
• Experience with other tools used to monitor security compliance
• Experience supporting the NASIC mission
• Prior experience supporting the Social Security Administration or similar government agencies
• Understanding of business processes supporting IT programs, networks, and/or cybersecurity programs
• Understanding of technology, work flows, IT reporting

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for integration and operational support for vulnerability remediation of distributed systems using tools such as McAfee's Host Based Security System (HBSS) and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS).

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Demonstrated experience mentoring staff related to IT security and certification and accreditation processes
• Demonstrated successful experience working in high-pressure situations such as audits and assessments
• Also requires a general knowledge of security disciplines in Physical, Program, Personnel and Computer Security
• Working knowledge of COMSEC equipment to include handling key material and troubleshooting encryption devices
• Experience in maintaining system logs for audit compliance
• A record of accomplishments and expertise in undertaking and/or managing computer security projects
• Knowledge in cyber security best practices and standard including National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) publications
• Knowledge of security considerations for modern operating systems

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

Previously, I was responsible for tier-3 operations and maintenance of Windows and Linux Operating systems, as well as Cyber Defense systems such as, Tanium, Splunk, Fidelis, Opswat, FireEye, Surica, and Gigamon.

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

• Active DoD 8570 IA Workforce Improvement Program IAT Level II Approved Baseline Certification or be able to obtain one post-employment
• DoDD 8570 Level 2 Certification, such as Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, or CYSA+
• Systems Administration knowledge to include either Windows, Linux, or VM environments
• Previous cybersecurity, Information Assurance experience, and/or system administration experience
• Experience with security relevant tools and audit logging software
• Experience with RMF POA&M implementation
• Analyze security findings/weaknesses and work with system engineers to develop a plan of action and milestones to remediate the findings and revalidate applied fixes
• Active Top Secret clearance to start

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for network security risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, network security analysis, and provides recommendations to cost effectively protect information system assets from intentional or inadvertent modification, disclosure, or destruction for larger systems and projects that are highly complex in nature.

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:

• Current DoDI 8570 IAT Level II certification (CCNA-Security, CySA+ GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP)
• Experience within Department of Defense cyber mission forces and/or cyber protection teams, or incident response / CERT teams
• Demonstrated knowledge of classified and unclassified computer security requirements of the Department of Defense (DOD) or another US Government agency as needed (i.e., DAAPM)
• Demonstrated experience working as/with Information Security Site Managers (ISSMs) and Authorizing Officials (AOs)
• Have a thorough understanding of the principles of Information Security including Risk Management Framework (RMF)(JSIG) and NISPOM Chapter 8
• Demonstrated experience implementing federally mandated and locally developed computer security policies and procedures
• In-depth knowledge of security and compliance implications in multi-user, multi-platform, and secure distributed computing environments
• Demonstrated experience writing computer security policies, security procedures, security plans, testing security controls, disaster recovery plans, configuration management plans, and other related documentation

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

Previously, I was responsible for application vulnerability assessments and reports to Carnival applications, identifying weaknesses and vulnerabilities with the system and proposing countermeasures.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Current experience supporting ISSM/ISSO tasks in defense industry or other U.S. government facility
• Experience monitoring computer systems to ensure compliance with computer security requirements
• Experience with eMASS and the RMF process
• Identifies information protection needs for the Customer Information Systems (IS)
• Defines Customer IS security requirements in accordance with applicable IA requirements
• Designs security architectures for use within the Customer IS
• Designs and develops IA or IA-enabled products for use within a Customer IS
• Integrates and/or implements Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) for use within a Customer IS