Cybersecurity Engineer Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for expert knowledge of Information Security policies, solutions and applications, as well as best practices to support Risk Management Framework (RMF).

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience with public and private cloud environments including AWS, Azure, and hyper-converged architectures
• Deep experience with Windows and *nix operating systems
• Knowledge of information systems security standards and practices
• Knowledge of identity and access management controls preferably Active Directory, LDAP, SAML, VPN, and multi-factor authentication technologies
• Knowledge of security frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001/2
• Familiar with one of the Following Scripting Languages such and JAVA scripts, CSS scripts and PHP Scripts
• Install/maintain/support/diagnose IDS/IPS
• Familiarity with programming in Python or another high-level scripting language (Perl, Ruby, ) and team-based software development practices (software CM, unit test frameworks, bug tracking, continuous integration)

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for support to planning, designing and implementing security controls which safeguard and monitor events for information systems, enterprise applications and data.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience with protocol stacks and higher level protocols (e.g., HTTPS,SSL, TLS)
• Experience in applications security and systems security
• Knowledge of determining appropriate courses of actions in response to identified and analyzed anomalous network activity
• Knowledge of assessing network topology and device configurations, including identifying critical security concerns and providing security best practice recommendations
• Knowledge of writing and publishing computer network defense guidance and reports on incident findings to appropriate constituencies
• Experience with Bash and PowerShell scripting and collecting, analyzing, and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data from multiple sources for the purposes of documenting results and analyzing findings to provide meaningful results
• Knowledge of Linux and Windows, including common configuration flaws, mitigating strategies, and network protocols and the functionality and capabilities of computer network defense technologies, including router ACLs, software defined networking, firewalls, host or network IDS/IPS antivirus, and Web content filtering
• Experience in system design, development and analysis, system integration, planning and design of large-scale learning management systems (LMS), content management systems (CMS) and supporting architectures, system prototyping, system testing and evaluation, and conduct of system demonstrations

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the cybersecurity engineer position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for thought leadership and evolves architecture across all enterprise technical security services such as SIEM, DLP, PKI, IDS/IPS, enterprise authentication/authorization frameworks and models.

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 NIST/FedRAMP security controls and design/architecture/implementation/migration/testing/assessing of AWS, Azure, IBM, CASBs, or similar in applying federal requirements to implement cloud solutions
• Understanding of JSON, XML, YMAL and/or EDI capabilities
• Understanding of regulatory standards that govern Information Security practices such as SOX, PCI, and state and federal privacy laws
• Familiarity with cryptographic techniques including PKI, digital signatures, key management
• Understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF) as specified in NIST SP 800-37, CNSSI 1253 and NIST SP 800-53
• Experience with either DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) or Risk Management Framework (RMF) process
• Experience with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800 Series Special Publications, or Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) or DoD Instruction 8500.2
• CISSP, SANS or equivalent certifications preferred

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for inputs for security architecture strategy in identifying focus for maturing security posture for Mars enterprise systems.

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 Bash and PowerShell scripting and with collecting, analyzing, and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data from multiple sources for the purposes of documenting results and analyzing findings to provide meaningful results
• Knowledge of common penetration testing tools, including Nmap, Netcat, Nessus, Metasploit, and Burp Suite
• DoD 8570 Security+ CE Certification
• Experience with Cybersecurity or information assurance
• Hands-on experience with administering operating systems
• Experience with software development using languages
• Knowledge of security requirements related to regulations/standards such as ISO27001, PCI-DSS, SOX, FFIEC, HIPAA, privacy laws
• Subject matter expert in at least two information security technology related domains knowledge of current technological trends and developments in the area of cyber security

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the cybersecurity engineer position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for liaison between Security Operations SME and the business to ensure alignment with FICO’s business model and enterprise risk strategy.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Clear oral and written communications capabilities
• Strong Python experience preferably in a Linux environment
• Experience implementing Python for data-analysis
• Familiarity with standard programming practices including Agile, Continuous Integration,Test Driven Development
• Advanced knowledge of networking and network protocols, compilers, binary or program analysis, reverse engineering, virtualization, vulnerabilities, incident response, cryptography, cybersecurity, and/or systems programming
• Significant experience with cybersecurity tools, such as Wireshark, IDAPro, Snort, or Nmap
• Experience effectively managing concurrent technical tasks with contending priorities, approaching difficult problems with enthusiasm and creativity to change focus when necessary
• Significant experience directing in-depth troubleshooting and optimization tasks, coordinating with other technical staff to research and resolve the root cause of issues