Security Engineer Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for tier three support for Desktop Support/Service Desk for application and operating system security incident remediation.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Strong understanding of both security and network fundamentals and protocols
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux security best practices
• In-depth knowledge of both IPSec and SSL VPN technologies
• Proficient with Cisco IOS CLI commands
• Proficient in Python or Perl and basic shell scripting
• Knowledge of basic linux administration
• NIST, PCI DSS, ISO standards
• Best practices across cloud platforms

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical guidance and assistance to clients and other Accenture groups in remediating security vulnerabilities on systems.

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

• TippingPoint- Proficient
• AttackIQ – Python – Proficient
• Carbon Black – Proficient
• Cyphort- Trained Learn
• ESET – Proficient
• FileCloud – proficient
• FireEye – proficient
• NESSUS (Tenable Suite) Train

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

Previously, I was responsible for remediation support & security expertise for application & cloud security vulnerabilities.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Works independently collaboratively with minimal managerial supervision
• Mentors and coaches mid-level and associate staff members
• Advanced knowledge of TCPIP/UDP/ICMP
• Advanced knowledge of networking components (routers switches, load balancers, wireless access points, etc
• Advanced knowledge of mail servers and web servers
• Advanced knowledge of intrusion management and its components
• Advanced knowledge of encryption algorithms and ciphers (PKI/ SSL)
• Advanced knowledge of malicious code (worms, viruses, spyware)

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for direction and consultation to NAB’s application teams to assist in the understanding and remediation of security vulnerabilities.

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 custom tools for offensive/defensive security for auditing and monitoring
• Teach secure development practices to software engineers
• Work with our DevOps teams to secure AWS infrastructure
• Work with Application Teams to threat model their projects
• Make recommendations to help improve our security posture
• Validate and triage vulnerabilities submitted by researchers from our bug bounty program
• Keep security documentation and policies up to date
• Work with the Security Director to manage third-party audits and compliance reviews

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for recommendations to business units for remediation of security gaps/vulnerabilities and catalog security risk scoring to visualize overall security posture of the organization.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Troubleshooting and problem solving for network security issues
• Configure and assist with implementation of network hardware, including routers, switches, security appliances
• Create and maintain network documentation as it relates to network topology, equipment, and configuration
• Interact and negotiate with customers, vendors, consultants, and contractors to design and implement security network solutions
• Develop and make use of standard operating procedures and applications for service, change, incident management
• Coordinate resources and vendors in performing installation, relocation, and other specific tasks
• Work with vendor personnel, if necessary, to achieve timely resolution of Security problems
• Evaluate and monitor vendor performance as it relates to standards