Info Assurance Engineer Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for technical leadership and strategic direction for security technologies in accordance with Thrivent security policies, standards, and SOP’s.

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 Top Secret or SCI security clearance
• Experience with virtualization technologies to include virtual software, machines, and appliances
• Provide expertise in incident response and threat analysis processes
• Analyze system and customer needs to identify protection needs for information system(s) and network(s)
• Current SCI security clearance
• Experience transitioning legacy systems to RMF compliance
• Understanding of computer protocols such as HTTP/S, TCP, FTP, RDP, DNS, SMTP
• Experience with System security design, testing, and principles

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for mentor-ship to project teams on the appropriate selection and implementation of security controls to enforce compliance to standards and security policies.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience working with IP networking, networking protocols and understanding of security related technologies including encryption, IPsec, PKI, VPNs, firewalls, proxy services, DNS, email and access-lists
• Security certifications, such as GAC, CEH, or CISSP
• Current DoD 8570 IASAE Level II certification (i.e., CASP CE, CISSP (or associate) or CSSLP)
• Experience within the defense aerospace industry
• Experience designing systems/networks to use, or hands-on experience operating, DISA Host Based Security System (HBSS) or Endpoint Security Suite (ESS) solutions
• Experience designing systems/networks to use, or hands-on experience with industry platform hardening practices, such as DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) implementation, documentation of deviations and mitigations
• IAT Level III certification in Information Assurance
• Recent hands-on experience using Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) and audit reduction tools

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for security service support to develop, implement, configure, administer, and report on cloud security capabilities, technologies, tools, risks, vulnerabilities, events, and incidents to include implemented enterprise security controls.

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:

• Knowledge of Nessus, Xacta, NetWitness, Red Seal and other security
• Systems administration experience of Linux operating systems
• Experience with computer security requirements in secured environments
• Experience with VMware ESXi and implementation of Open Source applications
• Knowledge of networking and JSIG/RMF
• Requires Monitor Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) for anomalies and perform network analysis as necessary
• Operate open source tools and scanners such as Wireshark, ngrep, nmap, Metasploit, tcpdump, Snort, etc
• Proficiency with the NESSUS tool

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for inputs to enhance enterprise architecture blueprint and SDLC to incorporate latest developments and changes in security landscape.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Redhat System Admin experience
• Windows 10 Management (IA Mitigation)
• DoD SAP Risk Management Framework
• DoD Special Operations Experience
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAM Lvl 1 or higher (including relevant certifications)
• Experience with preparing and maintaining information security certification and accreditation documentation including System Security Plans
• Knowledge of the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Experience working with network, host, data and/or application security in multiple operating system environments

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

Previously, I was responsible for guidance on the application of the security requirements from the GSO Policies and Standards to real world environments across Veritas, working with projects from the planning stages through release to ensure that security controls are built in and requirements are met.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Recent hands-on experience with DISA Host Based Security System (HBSS) or DISA Endpoint Security Suite (ESS) solutions
• Experience remediating, mitigating, and reporting cybersecurity vulnerabilities discovered through use of SIEM/audit tools and/or DISA Automated Security Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)
• Experience with Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) implementation, use of the SCAP Compliance Checker (SCC) tool to conduct compliance scans, and documentation of deviations and mitigations
• DoD 8570 IAM or IASAE Level II certification
• Experience with data at rest and data in transit devices, media sanitization standards and methods, and program protection techniques of military equipment
• Experience with cryptography requirements and operations
• Experience with cross domain solutions and data management
• Experience with certification and accreditation of national security systems