Security Tester Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for consulting support to the development and maintenance of PCI requirements to PCI Project team and account.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Expert knowledge of manual and automated testing of web applications including testing of front end, RESTful web services, and backend functionality
• Proficient experience of Selenium, Cucumber, and Protractor QA automation frameworks
• Experience with various security tools and products (Fortify, AppScan, Paros, Webscarab, Nessus etc…)
• Demonstrated experience with creating and communication of reports regarding web application vulnerabilities to various level of personnel within a large organization
• Knowledge and understanding of banking or financial services industry
• Knowledge and understanding of information security industry standards and government regulations
• Excellent proficiency in network, application, emissions and physical security
• Excellent proficiency in social engineering and intelligence gathering

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for cyber security monitoring support using various security tools to identify potential anomalies, network intrusions, and possible malware events to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the information system is protected.

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 experience using Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office, Information Assurance assessment tools, and encryption technologies
• Understanding and knowledge on Security Attack Vectors •
• Certifications such as CSSLP, CISSP, CEH, OSCP
• Able to work in both waterfall and agile software delivery projects
• A good understanding of Cloud based architectures including Azure, AWS and OpenStack
• A good understanding of the OSI stack and the various protocols from layer 1 – 7 including SNMP, HTTP, VPN, 802.11
• Experience testing applications on UNIX, Linux and Windows
• Experience in Performing web, mobile, and thick application penetration tests

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

Previously, I was responsible for technical expertise in development and support of all activities, processes, procedures and tools used for validating and insuring the integrity of information security.

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

• Cross trained in multiple attack methods
• Committed to success
• Question corporate/personal perceptions
• Comfortable working with ambiguity in a matrix oriented, fast paced environment
• Assembly/exploit developpment experience
• OSCP, OSCE or equivalent penetration testing certification, preferred
• CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA or equivalent security, preferred
• Knowledge of software exploitation (web, client-server, mobile, and wireless) on modern operating systems

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for expert strategic, tactical and operational advice which ensures the confidentiality, integrity and availability of managed information assets, complies with ISO27001 and other relevant security standards.

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 of security frameworks, including NIST, HIPPA, IRS PUB 1075, SSA TSSR, or CMS and the Metasploit framework
• Be willing to learn and teach
• Highly skilled in English communication both written and verbal
• CISSP, CISA, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Certification
• CompTIA Network+, Security+, Linux+, or CASP Certification
• Experience of Penetration Testing and a solid security / Cyber / IT background
• Technical skills appropriate for a large complex technical area with an industry related qualification CEH, OSCP, CREST, QSTM or equivalent experience
• Proven track of security assessments and penetration testing

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for management with deployment, configurati0on and evaluation of security tools in the Fareportal IT and Application space.

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

• Good understanding of IT environments and/or governance frameworks
• Stakeholder management and collaboration skills at A to Hof levels
• How to plan and deliver testing / activity schedules
• Relevant industry qualification (e.g., CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP)
• Good knowledge of Information Security policies and standards relating to technology, and an awareness of best practice frameworks and standards
• Good knowledge of internal governance functions, particularly Operational Risk, Compliance and Internal Audit
• Good understanding of IT Security and computing controls
• A good working knowledge of Information Security controls, tools and activities