Software Security Engineer Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for iT teams with security focused technical support and consultancy to ensure compliance with security policies, standards and regulations.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience in developing and integrating Identity/Access
• Experience with C++ and Python, or Perl
• Expertise building scalable systems in distributed environments
• Experience is developing code analysis tools, static or dynamic
• BS in CS, EE, Informatics or similar
• Active member of the development community with projects on GitHub, open source contributions, participation in bug bounty programs, etc
• Extensive knowledge of web technologies with an emphasis on the .NET framework, MVC, and Web API
• Extensive knowledge of web application security principles

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for security technology implementation advice to IT Colleagues, Region Security Coordinators, Legal & Compliance, Global HR, Central Services, etc.

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:

• Self-motivated with a self-starter attitude
• Experience in secure coding analysis and practices
• Experience completing System and Application STIG or SRG checklists
• Experience working STIG or SRG checklists through government approval processes
• Working knowledge of Java, Python and C# or C++
• Experience using and configuring Fortify and WebInspect and analyzing scan results
• Demonstrated use of best practices in Test Driven Development
• Experience with all levels of automated testing, including unit, integration, stress and coverage testing

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for iT teams with security technical architecture and engineering focused support, training and consultancy to ensure compliance with security policies, standards, compliance and regulations.

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

• Proficiency in System Internals (Windows/Unix)
• Proficiency in a programming language(s)
• Excellent capabilities to identify security vulnerabilities and root cause analysis
• Demonstrated understanding of Computer Science fundamentals (Algo, DS, OS, Networks)
• Solid understanding of most common software vulnerabilities and standard secure coding practices
• Understanding of basic software lifecycle process, and security development lifecycle
• Experience with identity and access management solutions such as Azure AD, ADFS, OAuth2, OpenID Connect
• Experience bringing security designs and secure development practices into agile development environments, QA teams, and product planning (product requirements document, coding style guides, user stories, technical specifications, verification, and testing methods)

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

Previously, I was responsible for assistance to IT team members and Performance Centers to insure compliance with applicable IT Security policies, DoD/Service specific regulations and contractual security requirements.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience with (Hadoop, MongoDB, RabbitMQ, Elastic)
• Experience two or more of the following languages (Perl, Python, C, C++, C++\CLI, C#, Objective C, Ruby, assembly, Shell, SQL, HTML, XML, Java, Powershell, WMI, or .NET)
• Relevant Certifications (CISSP, GCIA, GCIH, GREM, CEH, ect.)
• Java, PHP, Javascript, Linux, Shell scripting
• Working knowledge of a wide range of open source technologies (tomcat, spring, hibernate)
• Real passion for security and exploitation is the chief prerequisite
• Common web application security issue exploitation
• Azure\AWS exploitation

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for security guidance and technical recommendations to simplify remediation efforts and advance compliance for mandates, regulations and frameworks.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• BA or BS Computer Science, or MS or equivalent
• Experience or Interest with WebApp Security or Mobile Security
• Experience with of Java, C#, Swift, JavaScript, PHP, Python, Ruby, Scala, and Groovy
• Experience in testing, deploying and supporting large scale services on Azure, AWS or similar environments
• Basic Knowledge of Agile & DevOps development
• Proven track record of delivering solutions as part of a larger team
• Javascript application development (Node.js)
• C++ development on Linux OSes