Security Threat Analyst Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical support/system administration for enterprise security tools such as file integrity monitoring software, web application firewalls, file/email encryption, data loss prevention, and host based intrusion detection and advanced persistent threat software.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience in Penetration testing, Network Security, System Security
• Deep Understanding of Security Measure Plans
• Working knowledge of common network devices, Windows and Unix Operating systems, and common database platforms
• Experienced working in similar multinational environment with intercultural competence and working with virtual teams
• Self-motivated, eager to learn and able to work in an independent manner
• Security operations centre tasks
• Possession of security certifications
• Prioritize and differentiate between potential intrusion attempts and false positives

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for support in the detection, response, mitigation, and reporting of cyber threats affecting client networks with the ability to evaluate IT environments and identify security goals, objectives and requirements.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Proficient with the operation, including rule and signature development, of intrusion detection and network security monitoring tools, including but not limited to, SNORT and YARA
• Experience with malware analysis and reverse engineering techniques and tools (IDA, OllyDbg)
• Experience with the development of applications, custom tools, and solutions in various coding languages to include SQL, Python, Django, Perl, Ruby, PHP, Java
• Demonstrated an understanding of networking fundamentals such as the OSI model, IP addressing, DNS, switching/routing, ports and protocols, authentication techniques
• Demonstrated understanding of proxies, anonymizers, and capabilities such as TOR
• Experience with analytical techniques such as Pcap analysis, HTTP header analysis, Cyber Kill Chain methodology
• Demonstrated understanding of malware types and malware terminology (i.e., exploit, implant, reverse shell, call out backdoor, call in backdoor)
• Demonstrated an understanding of cyber technologies and techniques such as hashing, reputation, heuristics, signatures, network traffic, and behavior analysis, predictive, prescriptive, and diagnostic analytics, machine learning

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for maintenance support for Insider Threat monitoring software systems used in the detection, identification, and referral of threats to the appropriate entities.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience with a scripting language such as Perl, Python, or other scripting language in an incident handling environment
• Experience with host based analysis and live response activities at the operating system level
• Experience with two or more analysis tools, such as Encase or FTK, Helix, Paraben, , used in an investigative environment
• Experience and knowledge of packet flow, TCP/UDP traffic, firewall technologies, IDS technologies (Snort rules), proxy technologies, and anti-virus, spam and spyware solutions (Gateway and SaaS)
• Working knowledge of VM scanning tools such as Qualys, Rapid7, etc…
• Understanding in, or working within regulatory areas including, but not limited to ISO 17799 and/or 27001, GLBA, HIPPA, FISMA, FedRAMP
• Able to create and recommend remediation for components of information security policies, processes and procedures
• Knowledgeable of information security programs, security policy creation and review

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

Previously, I was responsible for support in the detection, response, mitigation, and reporting of real or potential cyber threats to the environment.

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

• Technical certification such as CEH, CISSP, CISM are also optimal
• Client devices with a focus on the determination of whether said events constitute security incidents
• Regular updating of country threat assessments and timely delivery of research and advice in response to client travel security enquiries
• Previous industry or sector experience is desirable but not essential
• Demonstrable interest in global or regional security and political affairs
• Persuasive communications (verbal & written)
• Perform day to day data loss prevention incident monitoring and tracking
• Assist in developing of insider threat awareness initiatives and incorporate them into periodic security training for all employees

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

Previously, I was responsible for technical expertise and analysis in the areas of chemical defense/preparedness/security, medical toxicology/health security, chemical detection, and prevention, protection, and response mission space related to chemical threats and CBRN incidents.

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:

• Demonstrated familiarity with the operational use of McAfee products such as Enterprise Security Manager (ESM), Network Security Platform (NSP), and Advanced Threat Defense (ATD)
• Demonstrated familiarity with the operational use of other vendor products such as SPLUNK and FireEye
• Practical understanding of public and private cloud concepts
• Experience in general AppSec and Fraud application specific controls
• Demonstrated knowledge of the threat landscape
• A passion for surfacing threats, understanding them and communicating them to stakeholders
• Skills with reporting and metrics tracking for efficacy
• Amazing presentation skills to provide visualization for customers and partners