IT Security Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for feedback and requirements on security technologies including Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems, Firewalls and Log Analysis, SIEM, Network Behavior Analysis Tools, Antivirus, Network Packet Analyzers, malware analysis, and forensic tools.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Worked previously in a large enterprise
• Knowledgeable of industry standards including FFIEC
• Information security certifications, prefer CCISP
• Wide knowledge of firewalls, IDS/IPS, anti-virus/malware, IAM, log management systems and content filter platforms
• Excellent understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols
• Experience with the design and implementation of cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
• Strong technical understanding of enterprise computing solutions including cloud hosting, SAS models and architectural design and oversight responsibilities
• Relevant IT architecture, information security or cloud security certifications are strongly preferred

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership and direction to a team of associates that is tasked with implementing and supporting network engineering security technologies in a large enterprise environment (Network Firewalls, IPS sensors, ACS/AAA, ASA’s and VPN, Web Proxy, and Access-lists).

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:

• Understanding of the IT risk management and security fields
• CISA, CISSP or other similar professional designations is preferred
• Strong decision-making and prioritizing abilities
• General understanding of Network, Systems, Databases, and Middleware components and their basic hardening configuration
• Application and infrastructure penetration testing
• Problem solver, Decision making and influence others
• Worked in enterprise IT Security environment and managed different building blocks of infrastructure security like Network, Systems and application security technologies like Firewalls, IPS/IDS, End point security, threat detection/management, application security components, compliance tools
• In-depth Understanding of Web Application Architecture & Web Applications (including deployments/configurations)

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the IT security position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for consulting support to ISO Leadership, BUs and LOBs on Information Security Policies, Standards, Controls, Risks and Considerations when evaluating and/or engineering new technologies.

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:

• Implementation Engineer
• IT Network or IT Security related certification
• Standard certifications in Information Security (SSCP, CISSP, CISM, GIAC, EC-Council)
• Comfortable interaction with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
• Experience with applicable regulatory and standards frameworks (e.g., SOX, GLBA, SSAE16, PCI, ISO2700x)
• Hands-on Experience in using and interpreting SPLUNK (SIEM)
• Working technical knowledge of design considerations for Internet firewall, LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, Windows Server, Unix/Linux and OSI layer protocols, including TCP, UDP, ICMP, DNS, HTTP(s), SMTP
• Knowledge of security concepts, principles and industry-recognized security frameworks such as COBIT, ISO 27002, NIST SP 800

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical expertise and support to clients, IT management, and staff in the implementation of security/protection technologies in relation to network, systems, and applications.

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

• Security specific industry certification
• Strong technical depth and passion for security
• Expert Knowledge in Integrated IAM infrastructure including Authentication (SAML), Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), Privileged Access Controls, RBAC, Attribute Management, Virtual Directories, Enterprise SSO, Cloud SSO, Mobile SSO and others within the IAM space
• Knowledge of Identity federation and Single Sign On (SSO), and Web Access Management (WAM) solutions
• Experience with Enterprise IAM solution integration and implementation
• Experience developing and executing proof-of-concepts based on IAM requirements
• Experience performing IAM vendor analysis/product selection including vendor solicitations using RFI/RFP process
• Knowledge in IAM-related standards such as SAML, WS-Federation, SOAP,WS-Security, WS-Trust, LDAP, XACML, Open-ID, OAuth and all versions of ADFS

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for assistance and support as requested to Security Engineering, IDM Engineering, Network Engineering, and/or the ISIRT SOC.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Strong background in Software development (Java or .Net Languages)
• Security , CompTIA, CCNA, CCNA Security, ENSA, CEH, CISSP, CISM, CEH, ECSA, GSEC/GCIH/GCIA - GIAC certifications
• Knowledge of Cloud computing, SaaS models and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
• Talent for quickly learning new tasks
• Coordination and a strong drive for results
• Strong character, Team Player, flexibility
• Manage and mentor a team of individual contributors, drive role definition and hire the best in the industry
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define and drive the security agenda in IT