Identity Analyst Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for expertise on topics related to identity such as zero-trust, authentication and access, PKI, identity lifecycle management, etc.

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:

• Superior troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities with deliverables including root cause analysis
• Experience working with contractors and vendors as it relates to support for issue management and escalation
• Working Knowledge of AuthN/AuthZ standards such as WS-Federation, SAML, and OAuth
• Experience in F5 adminstration
• Hands on coding experience with languages like .NET, JAVA, PHP or equivalent
• Should probably remove F5 and ADFS from this line
• Proficient in Power Shell scripts to automate system tasks
• Familiar with Windows security (domain and standalone) and how it relates to network share security experience modifying and backing up the registry

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

Previously, I was responsible for guidance on InfoSec in areas such as vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, identity and access management, web application security, secure network architecture, authentication, encryption data protection and internet networking in general.

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

• Understanding of modern authentication mechanisms like SAML, Oauth, Open ID Connect
• Will Participate in a 24x7 on call rotation
• Experience with Ping, AWS, Radiant Logic and related cloud applications
• Experience supporting cloud based collaboration clients
• Experience with application of security best practices applied to technology platforms
• Experience with application infrastructure, both traditional on premises and cloud server-less infrastructure
• Experience in Windows Active Directory
• Knowledgeable of federation / single sign on (SSO) and multi-factor authentication (MFA)

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

Previously, I was responsible for operational support for Cloud Based Identity Services (CIS) providing Identity and Authentication Services to 8 Million users.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Background with Excel and VBA scripting, basic functions
• Experience working with existing macros and develop new macros in Excel
• The ideal person will be willing to learn new tools and technology, very flexible
• Active Directory background, user management background
• Unix and Windows Server, SSH, RDP or other types of tools
• Familiarity with Library Management Systems and Client Support Center (Help Desk) support duties desirable
• Experience with basic concepts of information technology
• Experience in preparing training materials and survey questionnaires

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for operational support for modern authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth and OIDC) supporting single-sign on services including incidents and tickets within the time zone and SLA.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Transitioning, maintaining, and using Security Technologies such as Endpoint protection, Data Loss Prevention, Identity and Access Management products, and Forensic tools
• Working in a central technology service organization and complex, matrix organization
• Applying continuously independent judgment through collaborating with others and influencing others through a small team of direct reports, through work on projects and in teams, and/or through leading portions of larger projects
• Building and maintaining relationships across a network of firms to effectively deliver Identity and Access management activities
• Executing tasks aligned to Identity and Access Management with autonomy
• Good command with Excel spreadsheet
• Partner with user research to produce user tests with quantitative results to optimize the user experience and solve our user's problems
• Articulate and evangelize the strength, quality, and value of the product, acting as a subject matter expert where necessary

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for support and administration of Remote Domain Controllers, Certificate Authorization services, Smart Cards, PKI, ADFS, Kerberos, and LDAP.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience with Ping Federate and Duo preferred
• Stays informed of program policies and procedures
• Able to multitask and prioritize effectively within guidelines
• Advanced knowledge in Excel and Word
• Experience in Identity technologies and automation is desirable
• Communicates progress regularly
• Reports to the Information Security, Risk and Compliance Identity and Access Management Lead
• Working expiring in configuring and customizing access management systems