IT Security Analyst Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for oversight for guidance and subject matter expertise on IT security technologies and compliance with HIPAA and HITECH regulations.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Promote IT Security within the defined areas of responsibility not just within the IT teams but also the end user community
• Drive continuous IT Security improvements in Infrastructure and Applications
• Achieve consensus and standardization of solutions
• Work with various departments within the subsidiaries that have key roles to play within IT Security
• Thorough understanding of at least two of the following skills
• Prior experience in the financial services sector preferred
• Work with engineering and technology teams on new programs which require information security architecture to be developed to protect key trade secrets
• IT Security Threat Analysis

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for detection and response to security events and incidents within the Client Network as well as various supported customer networks.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Strong understanding of Windows, Linux/Unix, and/or zOS operating systems – including secure configuration of these operating systems
• Previous experience working with enterprise patching processes and tools such as SCCM, and WSUS
• Experience with FISMA, FISCAM, audits, developing Systems Security Plans (SSP), Privacy Impact Assessments, Contingency Plans and certifications (ATO, C&A)
• Expert level knowledge in Juniper net screen firewalls
• Familiarity with dynamic routing protocols
• Experience with Cisco routing and switching products
• Websense/ Forcepoint
• GIAC Security Essentials Certification

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for insight to ensure compliance with security related regulatory requirements (HITRUST, HIPAA, FISMA/NIST, PCI, SOX, 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:

• IT Security Certification such as OSCP or CEH is an asset
• Understanding of Governance and Security Controls ITIL/COBIT
• Maintain operational security posture through incident management and responsiveness
• Analyze established operational security controls and procedures
• Proficient with common and/or advanced attack vectors and threat landscapes such as botnets, watering holes, spear phishing, DDoS, advanced malware
• Proficient with common security device functions, such as IDS/IPS, Network and Host-based firewalls, DLP (Data Leakage Protection), Advanced Threat
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols including port mapping, NAT, ACL, routing, switching, IPSEC VPN tunnels
• Working knowledge of VPN configuration and troubleshooting

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

Previously, I was responsible for security services to the business, reviews new technologies, oversees penetration and vulnerability testing, incident response, troubleshooting, issue resolution, and assess and communicates infrastructure security risk.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge of ISO 27001, PCI , HIPAA
• Strong working knowledge of security and risk frameworks, standards, and best practices
• Capable of producing high quality output and documentation with attention to detail
• Able to see the "big picture" and contribute to the development of the operations runbook
• General understanding of emerging technology areas (cloud, social media, mobility, big data, connected vehicle) and their implications regarding security
• Administration experience with MDM (Mobile Device Management) Tools (Avalanche, AirWatch, Soti, Knox) or similar tools (SCCM, BigFix)
• SIEM experience (Splunk, LogRhythm, AlienVault, SolarWinds, Trustwave or open source tool)
• Federated Identity Management administration and setup experience

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for trouble resolution on complex problems and leads implementations for system and network security technologies; develops testing plans to ensure quality of implementation.

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:

• Proficient in Splunk search language
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft Suite of Solutions (CS & CRM)
• Experience acting as the liaison between business and IT staff
• Understanding of IT process design and IT best practices
• Strong self-organization, time management and prioritization skills
• High-level of personal initiative (high level of motivation/self-starter
• Demonstrates change agility around project prioritization
• Research and recommend innovative process improvements and methodology changes