Security Solutions Architect Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical assistance in the selection, configuration, and maintenance of network security devices including, but not limited to, firewalls, network-based malware detection and related platforms.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Extensive engagement into large clients working at a strategic level within the sales and pre-sales or technical arena
• Advanced understanding of sales principles and practices
• Understanding of sales principles and practices related to qualification
• Extensive experience in defining Proposals, Statements of Works, and the time, effort and skill sets associated with the project services defined within
• Understanding of the designs of cross BU architectures including Datacenter Networks, Campus Networks, Wireless Networks, Communications and End User compute environments and the technologies and the services that underpin them
• Knowledge and understanding of IT Security concepts, standards, and practices
• Knowledge and understanding of MS Active Directory
• Knowledge and understanding of virtual directory services

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

Previously, I was responsible for analysis regarding tools, features, best practices and How-to’s, in order to overcome limitations or enhance performance for the network backbone.

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 in a large, multi-site firewall deployment
• Experience consulting to security clients in regulated industries, government and non-regulated industries
• Proven experience interfacing in the C Suite of large and medium sized organizations
• Knowledge of how to show strong value of work, including credibility to executive level, to drive approval of sales, upselling/cross-selling and expanding opportunities
• Strong customer focus and quality mindset
• Deep expertise in providing security consulting to large scale multi-million dollar programs multiple smaller projects as part of a larger program
• Knowledge of MSS platforms is preferred
• Experience delivering core IT Security Services focused around security architecture and technologies

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for architectural guidance and leadership on best practices regarding security in software development, container-based security products, language specific idioms for secure code, and architecture for security.

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:

• Knowledge and understanding of LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol)
• Knowledge and understanding of SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language)
• Knowledge and understanding of XML (Extensible Markup Language)
• Certification such as CISSP or CISSP-ISSAP
• Experience architecting or deploying Cloud/Virtualization solutions
• Industry recognized security certifications (CISSP, CCNA, CISA, CEH)
• TOGAF, SABSA and/or SANS GIAC Certifications preferred
• Demonstrates high standards of professional behavior in dealing with clients, colleagues and staff

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for practical guidance to Architecture, DevOps and Development teams to support the implementation of security controls, guidelines, recommendations and best practices.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Maintains expertise as SME in security, and defines architectural standards and best practices within this discipline
• Guides architectural focus group as prime subject matter expert for security
• Mentors Team members on new technologies in security
• Presents recommendations to address issues and risks in technology and processes across the organization
• Strong understanding of the modern malware lifecycle, security forensics, security operations and the value of cyber threat intelligence
• Strong knowledge in the area of packet flow/TCP/UDP traffic firewall technologies, proxy technologies, anti-virus, spam and spyware solutions (gateway and/or SaaS)
• Experience in Incident Response and/or SOC/CIRT environments with strong SIEM workflow
• Experience with resilient firewall architectures that provide continuity of service with multiple points of failure

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

Previously, I was responsible for recommendations on architecture, deployment, configuration, and best practices use of Security Center and Nessus in customer environment.

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

• Possible security technology certifications (CISSP)
• Assess HCLS security-related knowledge across AWS sales and solutions architecture teams and develop plans to address gaps
• Experience as a technical architect in all SDLC activities, from concept through operation
• Experience in preparing and presenting technical architecture options to senior technical leaders and IT management
• Knowledge of advanced network architecture design related to network segmentation and software defined networking
• Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture, including FEA
• Experience with the DHS Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) tools
• Industry recognized security certifications (CISSP, CISA, CCNA)