Senior Manager, Security Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for advisory services to clients on various security aspects with regards to Compliance, PCI, Privacy, and Cyber Security.

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

• Past experience working in incident response teams in a large environment
• Deep Understanding of Cyber Intelligence and counter intelligence
• Military training in crisis preparedness
• Established network of intelligence providers / vendors
• Experience in facilitating change, including collaboration with management stakeholders
• Good knowledge of operating systems, network technology and SIM tools
• Good knowledge of Intelligence platforms
• Good knowledge of Forensics technology

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for highly advanced technical and related expertise in the areas of cyber security, project management, and information technology.

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:

• Manage executive communications and reporting of Application Security and Customer Protection programs, risks, incidents and threats for the enterprise
• Develop and implement a technology controls /security awareness and software security training curriculum for technology partners
• Technology control standards, and applicable regulatory guidelines
• Lead relationships with other areas of Technology / businesses / corporate and/or control functions and ensure alignment with enterprise and/or regulatory requirements
• Identify, mitigate and report on risk issues per enterprise policy /guidelines and ensure appropriate escalation processes are followed
• Ensure business operations are in compliance with applicable internal and external requirements
• Forecast, manage and track operating / programs costs / financials in line with investment governance to deliver agreed outcomes and service-level within budgets
• May lead relevant governance meetings or committees and related deliverables / outcomes representing the business on governance and control issues

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

Previously, I was responsible for technology / process recommendations to IT Security based on the current onboarded cyber security logs, processes and SLA’s.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• In network security structure design
• In enterprise security document creation
• In crisis management
• In personnel administration
• In budget administration
• In leading multi-discipline teams
• In strategic planning and developing security roadmaps
• In creating and facilitating presentations

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for audit response management and ongoing guidance on solutions to achieve and maintain security compliance, to mitigate information security risks and to correct compliance exposures and gaps.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• DoD and Non-DOD Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Program Experience
• DoD Special Access Program (SAP/SAR) familiarity
• Lead the day to day security operations activities at the fund
• Manage a team of security analysts engaged in front line security operations activities
• Ensure that industry standards and best practices are reflected in the information security program
• Experience designing, maintaining and supporting ICS network infrastructure, including industrial wireless networking – CCNA, CCNP preferred
• Global Industrial Cybersecurity Professional (GICSP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or other ICS cybersecurity related certification preferred
• Experience with supporting PLC, DCS, SIS, HMI or SCADA systems

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

Previously, I was responsible for support for security compliance initiatives and assessments including responses to security related audits, contract review to ensure compliance of security requirements, and various security questionnaires for all business lines.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Demonstrated success in leading leaders and achieving results through others
• Experience establishing and publishing operational metrics for services
• CISSP/CISM/CISA/other relevant information security certifications
• University graduate or post graduate
• ITIL Certification desirable (Or equivalent)
• Knowledge of products which discover and protect, such as DLP
• Fluency in LANs, WAN, VPNs, Routers, firewalls, and IDS/IPS systems
• IT risk assessments & management methodologies