Security Researcher Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for forensic analysis of network packet captures, DNS, proxy, NetFlow, malware, host-based security and application logs in alignment and collaboration with the Forensics team.

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

• Programming skills in C, C++, Assembly or Python
• Experience in windows internals or embedded systems
• Able to give training and communicate vulnerabilities to developers/managers
• Able to take ownership and set direction in gray areas
• Bilingual English, verbal and written
• Developing software with Python or Matlab
• Experience with Big Data analytics solutions
• Experience with design and implementation of large-scale parallel algorithms using frameworks such as Spark, MapReduce

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

Previously, I was responsible for subject matter expertise on Cryptography options to IIP customer’s whist ensuring adherence to standards and controls.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Some understanding of the underlying HW of embedded systems
• Network penetration testing Wireshark, PCAP analysis
• Fuzzing frameworks
• Python/go tool development
• ASM/C/C++ knowledge
• Basic IT/System skills
• Basic knowledge in the security field (self-taught is fine)
• Demonstrable experience with relevant reverse engineering tools

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for guidance and mentoring to less-experienced staff members to set an example of research engineering innovation and excellence.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Knowledge of signal processing techniques
• Experience developing software with C/C++ or Java
• Strong understanding of the DNS, HTTP, protocols and web application security
• Familiarity with Machine Learning & AI algorithms
• Demonstrated experience in manual web application testing experience
• Familiar with network and Web related protocols/technologies
• Solid programming/debugging skills with proficiency in of the following
• Mobile programming abilities such as Xcode

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for security research support to Akamai’s cloud security products - WAF, Bot Manager, Page Integrity Manager and more.

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

• Software development experience/proficiency in multiple languages, mainly C/C++ and other object-oriented platforms
• Understand and apply attack and penetration concepts including the attack surface
• Experience in IOT and Industrial Controls Systems
• Deep technical aptitude
• Also, is willing to present complex issues with clarity to drive decisions
• Knowledge of computer architecture CPU, SoC, chipsets, BIOS, Firmware, Drivers, and others
• Reverse engineering of x86, MIPS or ARM
• Penetration testing of embedded devices FW extraction, binary analysis

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

Previously, I was responsible for insight into mid and near future mobile security trends, give expert strategic direction, and contribute both original ideas and technical content.Thoroughly document, in a manner suitable for widespread publication, all aspects of research including everything from initial discovery to methods and procedures used to findings and future research steps.

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

• Machine level understanding of C/C++ constructs
• Deep understanding of Linux and familiarity with at least one other non-desktop OS
• Able to perform layer 3/4 network traffic analysis HTTP/DNS traffic analysis
• Experience with Type 1 Hypervisors
• Experience with cross-device networking technologies and infection methods (WiFi/WiFi Direct, Bluetooth/Bluetooth Mesh, Zigbee, NFC, Z-Wave, LPWAN, HaLow, RFID)
• Experience with DOCSIS and TR-069
• Thorough understanding of IPv6 and TLS
• Experience with embedded solution platforms such as from Atmel, Freescale/NXP, TI, Broadcom, Intel