Cyber Senior Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for expertise and consultation on employment market trends and innovative recruiting techniques.

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

• NIST 800 series, FISMA and RMF
• GIAC/CEH or similar
• Network certification(s) CCNA
• Holds relevant Information Security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GSEC, GCIA)
• Experience of ITIL practices
• CCNP/CCIE Security
• Knowledge / Experience of utilising Netflow Security and Network risk management tools, commercial and open source 
• Understanding the common privacy-related issues clients face in several industry sectors, including Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail, Media and Entertainment, and Energy

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for clear guidelines to Head of Liabilities about the collection and compilation of competitor and market data on the product line.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience with doing project financials
• Demonstrated experience as a project POC
• Cyber network operations experience
• Background or certifications in healthcare IT or privacy risk management
• Knowledge of IT Security Governance frameworks & practices •Knowledge of the ITIL framework
• Specialized Security Architecture training and certifications
• Strong knowledge in Endpoint security tools such as but not limited to traditional signature-based antimalware , Endpoint Detect and Response (EDR) tools, Next Generation AV
• Working knowledge of data protection solutions such as encryption, HDLP, and data classification

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for for Intelligence Community emulations including identifying adversary courses of action; red lines and thresholds; employment tactics, techniques, and procedures; and escalation and de-escalation strategies.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Good technical working knowledge of IT systems, including, operating systems, databases, networking solutions, security tools, applications and application frameworks
• A broad understanding of relevant legislation and regulation affecting IT Risk within financial services and the relevant risk management frameworks
• Analytical skills and thought leadership and be able to identify and challenge on key areas of IT Risk
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and associated risks
• Be able to influence and contribute to the overall business strategy and objectives
• Provide leadership for colleagues within the IT & cyber risk team
• Demonstrable experience of performing technical risk analysis using structured risk assessment methodologies and tools
• TS/SCI with active polygraph clearance

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for a continuous market scan by analyzing qualitative data, trends, strategies and competitor strategies aimed at growing Suncor’s competitiveness.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• One Network Certification (e.g., Juniper, Cisco, Foundry, BIGIP)
• Service Weapons School certification with focus on cyberspace operations or civilian equivalent
• Understanding of Joint and Interagency cyberspace operations, including but not limited to the strategy, policy, and doctrine associated with the planning and execution of cyberspace threat and targeting
• Previous exposure to training exercises wherein cyberspace operations were included
• Familiarity with applicable Joint and Service doctrine associated with cyberspace operations
• Experience in military cyber operations, specifically focused on the integration of offensive and defensive cyberspace operations in support of military operations and operational plans (OPLANS), including their relation to information operations (IO)
• Knowledgeable in integrating cyberspace operations capabilities in support of training exercises, to include training students
• Experience as a senior security, systems engineer, administrator, or lead in a US federal government operating environment, interfacing with CISO–level agency executives on a regular basis, and managing scope through enforcing processes and procedures

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

Previously, I was responsible for tier 3 troubleshooting for Splunk and/or ArcSight issues, either within the tool or as part of an integrated team of professionals addressing larger issues.

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:

• Communicate information regarding the information security threat landscape
• Make subject matter specialization recommendations, that are aligned to business and technical needs of the client
• Identify security threats, exploits, attack vectors and skills to isolate, contain and remediate issues
• Lead and drive upgrade activities, and major incidents for the applicable service line
• Participate in CAB reviews, represent as a technical subject matter specialist in CSIRT meetings
• Present a monthly status report that includes activities but not limited to monthly incident, change volumetric, security intelligence report/recommendations, IAM/PAM & DLP policy violations, status and effectiveness of implemented VA process
• Provide recommendations to mitigate security threat or impact of vulnerabilities on client network to improve their security posture
• Introduce Continual Systems Improvement inputs to the client stakeholders or engagement team