Lead Security Analyst Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for consultation in the mapping and alignment of Security Policies against prescribed control frameworks, to include but not limited to ISO 27001, NIST.

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:

• Data Center familiarity
• Expertise in Splunk, VMware, mobile applications (android, iOS), software programming languages (Java, C++)
• Good working knowledge on Black duck and code center automtation
• Knowledge of networking preferred
• Knowledge of common security assessment frameworks such as NIST, HITRUST, COBIT
• Experience with internal security assessments/reviews
• Provide subject matter expertise focusing on red team operations, working to test defensive mechanisms in an organization
• Build and lead Red Team engagements for our internal customers

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

Previously, I was responsible for guidance and support for security projects such as ISO 27001.

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:

• Develop scripts, tools and methodologies to enhance SAIC’s Red Team processes
• Maintain and perform upkeep on the policies, protocols and runbooks associated with the IR team
• Technical understanding of security assessment and audit principles
• Technical understanding of networking principles and data protection controls
• Knowledge of HIPAA, PCI, SOX, GLBA or other regulations with information security requirements
• Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO, HITRUST, or PCI
• CISSP, CISA, CIPP, or other security certifications
• Strong understanding of triage and analysis techniques such as memory analysis, timeline establishment, artifact analysis

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for secure solutions and operating a security operations center (SOC) according to ISO 27001.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Provide hands-on, penetration testing and Red Team engagement expertise
• Simulate sophisticated cyberattacks to identify vulnerabilities
• Assist in the scoping of prospective engagements, leading engagements from initial stages through implementation and remediation
• Help mentor and develop less experienced staff
• Experience in Concept and TTP development for emulation of Cyber Adversaries
• Experience in Exercise planning, MESL development, and execution of COCOM, Fleet, and Special Operations cyber assessments and exercises
• Experience in Close Access Team technical capabilities and TTP
• Experience in Management of hardware/software operational infrastructure associated with Red Team types of “attack platforms.”

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

Previously, I was responsible for expertise on various security tools, including firewalls, Web Application firewalls, IDS/IDP, anti-malware software.

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

• Experience in Operation of commercial and open source network cyber assessment tools
• Experience in Computer network platforms, architecture, programming languages and/or development/testing methodology for networked systems
• Experience in Operational Risk Management (ORM) concepts and application
• Experience in Application of industry standards for secure software development and lifecycle management
• Experience in Design, development, testing, modification and operational application of attack and exploitation tools
• Experience in Exploitation and vulnerabilities associated with most common operating systems (Windows, Linux, ), protocols (HTTP, FTP, ), and network security services (PKI, HTTPS)
• Experience in Development, modification, and utilization of network enumeration engines, Open Source Research (OSR) engines, and reverse engineering exploitation frameworks
• Experience in Development of network systems and architectures to allow Red Team operations in a non-traceable and non-attributable manner

Please consider me for the lead security analyst opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for subject matter expertise for ISO 27001 compliance standard.

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:

• Strong knowledge of Windows systems including events/event logs, common malware artifacts (registry, files)
• Contributing to the review of new trends and proposing changes that will enhance the overall security posture
• IAM-3 DOD 8570 certified
• AWS Security
• Certificate in emergency management or administration
• Prior experience in business continuity or in an emergency administration capacity
• Regional expertise, experience with command center visualization software, experience with emergency notification systems, experience in a security operations or fusion center or emergency management agency
• Experience using telephony systems and case management/ticketing systems