Senior Security Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for computer Network Defense, Cryptography, Identity Management, Information Assurance, Information Systems/Network Security, Infrastructure Design, Vulnerabilities Assessment.

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 HIPAA, HITECH, PCI-DSS, ISO 2700X and proper application of the Security and Privacy Rules
• CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CCSP, CISM, OSCP, Ethical Hacker or other security and/or Enterprise Architecture methodology certifications preferred
• Packet analysis using tools such as Wireshark, NetWitness, and/or Niksun
• Excellent team work skills for collaboration on analysis techniques, implementation, and reporting
• Experience with infrastructure as a service design, configuration and compliance
• Undersatanding of day to day operational process or related domain
• Demonstrated software development skills with Open Source Software
• System administration and penetration testing experiences

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership to deploy, monitor, test and tune network devices and systems to provide optimal network security and performance.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Self-motivated and possess solid critical thinking, analytical and problem solving
• Demonstrated use and understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories
• Demonstrated understanding of cyber security specifications such as Risk Management Framework (RMF), DIACAP, STIGs and other government security specifications and guidelines
• Demonstrated understanding of cyber security technology and trends
• Regular contact with senior levels of security work groups internally and externally
• Serves as consultant to senior management and customers on long-range security planning and security issues
• May serve as company technical spokesperson in cyber security
• Recognized and trusted as a cyber leader in the customer community

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

Previously, I was responsible for forensic analysis of network packet captures, DNS, proxy, Netflow, malware, host-based security and application.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Understanding of MPLS, BGP and other routing protocols
• Experience in securing Industrial Control Systems and related components
• Experienced in network/applications/database security architecture, engineering, and technical oversight for large enterprise systems with PII/PCI/FISMA related data flows
• Fluency with IT governance standards including NIST, COBIT, ISO 27001, ITIL
• AWS Certifications, eg
• Strong knowledge of SAST
• Strong Windows PowerShell scripting and automation
• Strong Windows Defender (System Center Endpoint Protection)

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership for the understanding ofsecurity protocols, cryptography, authentication, authorization and security.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience using tools such as metasploit, nmap, nessus, wireshark
• Knowledge or experience in securing AWS, Azure or other on-premise computing
• Strong knowledge of securing Windows and/or Linux
• Knowledge of networking, firewalls and infrastructure for scalable services
• Experience working with development team(s) that have delivered commercial software or software-based services
• Familiarity with common attack patterns and exploitation techniques
• Development experience in Java, C++ or C
• Knowledge of network and related web protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, IPSEC, HTTP, HTTPS, routing protocols)

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

Previously, I was responsible for guidance to adjacent support tiers to assist in resolution of complex network, system and security incidents.

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

• Strong attention to detail coupled with excellent organization and follow up skills
• Working knowledge of the design and application of compliance frameworks
• Experience with architecture methodology
• Experience of using tools like Burpsuite, Appscan, Nessus, Metasploit, Fortify, Veracode etc
• Exposure to one of the major cloud IaaS providers (AWS, Azure, Google)
• Strong team-oriented interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Self-starter, proactive in nature
• Provides critical support to information security programs through the communication of information security policies and standards