Security Compliance Specialist Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for guidance to Business and IT management in regards to IT risk management matters, particularly on application and infrastructure security.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Fluent in French and English (German is an advantage)
• Understanding of IT Controls frameworks/compliance systems
• Former Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) or an Internal Security Assessor (ISA)
• Experience with GRC toolsets (Governance Risk and Compliance)
• Possess CISSP certification (or similar) and be knowledge of national and international regulatory compliances and frameworks such as ISO, SOX, BASEL II, EU DPD, HIPAA, and PCI DSS
• Understanding of security assessments and appropriate tools
• Knowledge of potential vulnerabilities and threats to existing web, applications, database, and operating system technologies
• Understanding of NIST 800 series guidance for network security

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

Previously, I was responsible for functional input for the EGAP Application Security framework, ensuring the development and management of application security policies, standards and regulations, best practice guidelines and support tools in line with the DPDHL security policies and Express IT Strategy.

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:

• Experience conducting FISMA risk assessment and remediation efforts or equivalent audit experience
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (“CISA”) strongly preferred
• PMP, CISM, and/or CISA certification preferred
• Experience delivering SOX, FedRAMP, FISMA, GDPR, ISO 27001, PCI DSS compliance programs preferred
• Experience with Service Organization Reports (SSAE-16, SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3) , AICPA Trust Services Principles) preferred
• Knowledge of NIST 800-53, COBIT, COSO, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, NIST and FISMA and Sarbanes Oxley legislation and impact, and other regulations
• Solid understanding of industry best practices and standards for Risk and Compliance
• Demonstrated facilitation and tactical project management skills

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for security compliance monitoring and reporting services to the organization in coordination with Business Security Officer’s, security risk, and other security functions.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Have knowledge of how to measure compliance within a security system and program
• Be enrolled in or graduated from an accredited college or university with a concentration in Information Assurance or Cyber Security, or former military with a concentration in either Cyber Security or Signal
• Solid knowledge and understanding of the rules and regulations of DOT, EPA, DHS, and OSHA and other regulations that affect or potentially affect the company’s transportation related activities
• Demonstrated understanding of application of security concepts across a broad scope of information technology areas including data communications, network design, operations, database structures, operating systems, application development, security risk assessment, and disaster recovery
• Self-starter with minimal management supervision
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills necessary to interact with executive management and to obtain cooperation from all levels of management and other company personnel to ensure timely completion of user attestations
• Demonstrated excellent analytical, problem solving, and quantitative skills
• Proficiency in word processing and flow charting (e.g., Visio) computer software applications

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for guidance for security remediation to business and IT partners, and participate in security incident response process.

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:

• PCI DSS v2.0/3.0 experience
• Excellent written and spoken English communication – consistently accurate, clear, concise, and courteous
• Strict attention to detail in job performance and in documentation
• Member of PCI committee through at least one cycle of DSS compliance
• Sufficient familiarity with network terminology and protocols to read and compare vendor-supplied firewall rules with local implementation
• Familiarity with network and system log analysis
• Soft skills are essential as a Sr
• Expert level knowledge of FISMA, NIST 800-53 and NIST 800-171 requirements

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

Previously, I was responsible for information and expertise for the organizations process for receiving, documenting, tracking, investigating and resolving HIPAA security issues.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Possess active TS/SCI
• Have experience conducting Industrial Security / Information Security program assessments IAW the NISPOM, JAFAN, DoD 5205.07 SAP Manuals, and/or the DoD 5200.01 Information Security Volumes 1-4
• Have a clear and articulate understanding of risk management as it applies to security compliance reviews and experience in applying risk management principles and justification to security compliance overall ratings, security discipline findings, deviations, and observations
• Experience communicating with senior leadership and auditors
• Experience managing audit process for the Company as they relate to cybersecurity requirements
• Understadning information security policy and standards principles or technical domain related to Information Security Risk, Policy and Standards that is applied in the context of a broader understanding of Information Security and related systems and processes
• Contributing to the development of new subject matter or technical domain specialization related to Information Security Risk, Policy and Standards
• Influencing others through a small team of direct reports, through work on projects and in teams, and through leading portions of larger projects