Cyber Security Specialist Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for internal consulting services using established frameworks such as ISO27005, OCTAVE, NIST SP 800-30.

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

• Understanding of technologies and concepts such as security hardening, change management, and baselining, in addition to Virtual Private Networking, security zones, DNS, TCP/IP, network packet analyzers, and syslog
• Participates in the creation of supporting documentation Key Operational Procedures
• Experience in handling end to end cyber security product & service marketing
• Proven track record of executing marketing plans for multiple products
• Knowledge of working with illustrator/coral draw is an added advantage
• System administration experience (Windows Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, Linux administration)
• ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP)
• Project Management Institute (PMI) certified Project Management Professional (PMP)

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for appropriate documentation to validate that AFIPPS has met the requirements outlined in the following: - All volumes of the DFAS Blue Book 7900.4-M, Financial Management Systems Requirements Manual GAO 09-232G, FISCAM - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-122, Guide to Protecting the Confidentiality of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) - Federal Information Processing Standards Publications (FIPS PUBS) referenced in FISCAM.

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:

• Understanding of the tools used to protect the organization
• Knowledge of common frameworks of legal, physical and technical controls
• Available to travel, possibly internationally
• Capable of meeting deadlines and budgets
• Experienced working in an enterprise IT environment is preferred
• Graduate of IT or any business management related course
• Experience in selling IT Security (Network, Endpoint, and Cloud-Based Security) is preferred
• Experience performing system administration tasks on Windows and Linux hosts including installing security patches and making configuration changes to support security requirements

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

Previously, I was responsible for appropriate federal information security oversight, ensure responsiveness to an ever-changing business landscape, and enable compliance with NIST 800-171, NISPOM, ICDs, DCIDs, and other contractual and government requirements.

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:

• GIAC Network Forensic Analyst, GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst, GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXNP), and
• Broad base of knowledge of current industry standards and control elements (NIST Framework, ISO)
• Broad exposure to security architecture, and infrastructure/cloud security technologies
• Knowledge of system administration, network architectures, and security components or methodology and varying file system types, including Windows, Linux, and Mac
• Knowledge of mobile devices and their file systems, including iOS and Android
• Knowledge of hardware architecture
• Experience with common commercial-off-the-shelf forensic and eDiscovery tools, including Guidance Software's EnCase Forensic, EnCase Enterprise, AccessData's FTK, and WinHex X-ways
• Knowledge of eDiscovery principles, concepts, techniques, and best practices as it relates to the litigation process, including Electronic Discovery Reference Model - EDRM

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

Previously, I was responsible for technical analysis of LSP’s implementation artifacts for Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clause 252.204-7012 (Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting) that requires Contractors to implement the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171 (Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Information Systems and Organizations).

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Training to work in multiple Security Classification levels
• Administration of Microsoft Workstations and Servers
• Navy Qualified Validator (NQV)
• CISSA Certification
• CCNA, CISSA, or CISSP Certification
• Basic knowledge of Windows, UNIX and Linux operating systems
• Basic network and firewall construction
• Forensics – investigation and analysis of how and why a breach or other compromise occurred

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for guidance to Agency and DTMB Agency Services staff with standard interpretation of NIST controls and other security statutory and regulatory requirements.

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:

• Information Assurance Technician (IAT)
• Experience in the areas of firewall/UTM implementation and support
• Experience with security incident response and security monitoring
• Experience making configuration changes and improvements
• Experience making recommendations of products, technologies, configurations and upgrades for improving the customer's security posture
• Experience with testing and audit log reviews to evaluate effectiveness of security measures
• Strong technical support
• Experience developing technical system documentation