Senior Manager, Information Security Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the senior manager, information security position.

Previously, I was responsible for support to the administration staff for security-relevant applications, such as IDS/IPS and log manager, and associated accounts.

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

• Experience with project design, management and strategic planning
• Experience with ISO 27001 certification (design, implementation, execution, maintaining certification)
• Experience with facility security clearance (FSC) accreditation (NATO and/or EU)
• Knowledge of the satellite technologies and satellite based communication
• Strong system, network, and database security administration experience
• In depth knowledge of IP networks and with Internet infrastructure
• Strong working knowledge of systems and server infrastructure
• Knowledge of satellite communications, networking and/or IT systems

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for security solutions and support including SIEM, anti-malware, DLP, IDS/IPS, Web/Mail Filtering.

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 an Information Security Incident and/or Command Centre Management essentail
• Prior experience managing Information Security incidents through all phases
• Thorough understanding of Network protocols and security related architecture
• Executional excellence – consistently deliver programs to successful outcomes in a fast moving environment
• Provide prescriptive guidance and/or root cause analysis of successful security attacks
• Develop plans that execute attacks
• Performs analysis of systems and process gaps
• Demonstrate strong technical understanding and knowledge of mainstream technology comprised in large enterprise and commercial IT provider environments that house commercial and customized ERP, Supply Chain, Financial/HR, Sales / Marketing operations, Cloud solutions and Big data infrastructure services for enterprises

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for tier-2 advanced troubleshooting and support for Sony’s Global Security Incident Response Team (GSIRT) systems and infrastructure including: SIEM, network, security, malware detection, IDS/IPS, and forensics systems and related detection, monitoring, reporting, and support solutions.

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

• Any industry-recognized cybersecurity certification (CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CISM (Certified information Security Manager), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), ) will be considered as a strong asset
• Additional certifications such as MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer), CCNA(Cisco Certified Network Auditor), CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional), ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) will be considered as an asset
• Understanding of the unique demands of working within the Governmental institutional area
• NATO/EU Secret clearance are mandatory
• Gather client/program requirements and define objectives/deliverables
• Relate common program characteristics and obtain efficiencies
• Overall program oversee
• Program management – Costs, resources, planning

Please consider me for the senior manager, information security opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for level 3 response to security escalations generated by Information Security and tools such as SIEM, DLP, IDS, as well as ad-hoc notifications.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Act as the local lead to Security Operations team in UK and work on overall coordination with various IT stakeholders UK
• Lead the approach for any major security incident – allowing the SOC to manage the technical aspects and BAU Incident response
• Work with UK Intelligence agencies (NCSC, GCHQ, Cert-UK, ) and liaise strongly with internal pen testing and forensic and investigative teams
• Ensure process adherence and challenge current ISOC process, being the ultimate owner of these processes
• Work on implementing/improving existing Security Operations Center processes and procedures and work on fine tuning current Tool implementations
• Work alongside project teams and have a sense of Ownership of implementing new tooling initiatives into the Security Operations domain
• Work towards automating SOC workflows and reduce manual activities
• Own scope of SIEM monitoring activities used by SOC

I would like to submit my application for the senior manager, information security opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for level 3 support to security escalations generated by IT Security tools such as SIEM, DLP, IDS, as well as ad-hoc notifications.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Excellent working knowledge of industry standards and guidance such as SEI/CMU, SAFECODE
• Threat Modeling and tools
• High proficiency with MS Office productivity applications and common scripting languages
• Synosys, Rapid7, Veracode, HP Fortify, Checkmarx, IBM AppScan, and HWebInspect Analysis solutions
• Quality Center, Jira, Team Foundation Services software development lifecycle tools
• HP Application lifecycle management capabilities
• Background as a cloud security architect or engineer highly preferred
• Experience with ICD 503 system accreditation