Information Assurance Specialist Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for professional security services for Cybersecurity/IA in accordance with US Government (USG), Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Army (DA), and US Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) policies and guidelines.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Occasional travel to offsite locations
• May require shift and weekend work
• Able to identify conflicts between the need for systems functionality and cybersecurity requirements
• DoD 8570 Cybersecurity II or III certifications , CompTIA A+, Security+, Network+, CASP, or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP prefered)
• Operating systems certifications , Microsoft Certified Professional, CompTIA Linux+ (Preferred)
• Active/Current Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification
• Familiarity with the DISA Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
• Experience with DoD security hardening

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for support to the Army CIO/G-6 Special Programs Office Senior Authorizing Official in the performance of maintaining ongoing awareness of current and emerging information security vulnerabilities and threats affecting the organization critical information and IT assets.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Operating systems certifications , Microsoft Certified Professional, CompTIA Linux+
• Familiarity preparing DITSCAP/DIACAP/RMF documentation
• Familiarity with McAfee HBSS epo server
• Formal stakeholder for the successful assessment and delivery of security related change control processes
• Able to interpret detailed system design documentation and identify all potential security risks, implement secure and appropriate security solutions
• Quantifiable experience in fundamentals of all aspects of Security technical design
• Understanding of current and emerging Security technologies
• Cisco ASA 5500x Firewall

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for support for annual approval of the applications in the Department of Defense Information Technology Portfolio Repository-Department of the Navy (DITPR-DON) annual record review.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Intimate knowledge of NIST SP800-53 and/or HIPAA security frameworks (other comparable frameworks will be accepted)
• DoD 8570.01M IAM Level II Certification, including CISSP or higher
• DoD 8570-01.M (Network+ or Security+)
• A DoD IAT Level II certification (Security+, GSEC, SSCP or CCNA)
• Working experience with C&A package creation within the DoD community
• Posses strong verbal and written communication skills, to include strong report writing skills
• Be reliable and professional
• Possess sensitivity to confidential matters

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the information assurance specialist position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for ongoing evaluation of C-RAM business system software and hardware to ensure compliance with Department of Defense and U.S.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Technical certification (A+, Network+ or MCP)
• Review, process and close out Remedy trouble ticket requests assigned to the group for Personnel IT Devices
• Experience developing technical documentation and artifacts, including technical papers, presentations, recommendations and findings
• Knowledge of plant acceptance testing
• Knowledge of system and application review
• Proficient in ConWrite preferred
• Active and valid Driver's License
• Current Public Trust 6C clearance with the U.S. Department of Education

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for full-time subject matter expert (SME) support to Department of the Defense (DoD) customers, such as the Navy, Air Force, and Army, in regard to certification and accreditation (C&A).

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Cisco Firepower Threat Defense
• Cisco Catalyst L2 and L3 switches
• IPsec and GRE tunnels
• Multicast technologies
• Wireless radio technologies
• Familiarity with McAfee HBSS server
• Familiarity with DOD tools, DISA Security Technical Implementation Guidance (STIG), DISA Security Checklists
• Experience in DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) and Risk Management Framework (RMF)