Specialist Security Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for security expertise for administration security functions, including loss of company property, antiviolence, facilities access management, executive security and compliance with all security regulations.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Authentication (RSA SecurID)
• Familiarity with federal hiring practices
• Develop and maintain STIGs Images and templates for servers and workstations
• Prepare systems for Audit, Compliance and Remediation (DISA STIG) or SOX PCI Compliance within a Microsoft Windows environment
• Implement network security systems, protections and counter measures
• Develop and maintain operating procedures and process documentation
• Develops and tests computer and other device configurations and builds, and develops systems and systems architectures using NIST and DISA STIG standards
• Basic knowledge of Splunk

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for consultancy and solutions architecture services to project teams to assess security risk, communicate security standards and best practises, and partner to ensure effective security compliance and risk management within projects.

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:

• Lost and found duties and other basic security duties
• Applications Development & Delivery
• Expertise in both professional and open source tools such as Nessus, MetaSploit, Backtrack and Kali or others
• Familiarity with other security tools such as Achilles and Codenomicon
• In depth understanding of Information Security in areas such as threats and vulnerabilities, risk assessment and mitigation, security policy and security management process
• Provide oversight in order to monitor and maintain and Staples GRC platform (Archer)
• Understand technical implementation details necessary to assess and design practical security controls in conjunction with other Staples functional areas
• Assist with responding to external PCI auditor requests inquiring about Staples security posture

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for security reviews and guidance for projects driven by groups both outside and within Information Security, including 3rd party security risk management teams.

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

• Demonstrates an understanding of the concept and importance of delivering customer service excellence
• In-depth knowledge of and experience with meeting the requirements of the the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) policy and procedures, Department of Defense Manual 5205.07 Volumes 1-4, ICD 705, and have knowledge of and experience executing Industrial security operations to support those type programs
• Knowledge of IT systems, including networks, TCP/IP, mainframes, UNIX, Windows OS, Web servers, databases, and applications
• Security+, CISSP, CISM, or similar Cyber-related Certifications
• Experience with conducting walkthroughs of stakeholder facilities to identify and evaluate IEEE 802.11 Wireless Access Points (WAPs) that exist within a stakeholder’s physical office locations and working with POC to determine if any rogue access points are in use
• Symantec Data Loss Prevention (DLP) - data leak prevention and protection
• Symantec DeepSight Intelligence - cyber threat intelligence, threat research
• Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) - antivirus and personal firewall software

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

Previously, I was responsible for efficient and effective management of the Security Operations Centre (Level 1) to monitor ANZ security defences and to build procedures to monitor, assess, triage and escalate security incidents either within Security Operations Centre (Level 1) or hand-over to CSIRT.

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

• To have worked in banking sector companies
• Experience with PeopleSoft Security Module
• OAccess, Alarm, CCTV system experience
• OCATV experience
• OTechnical training in related field
• Training in First Aid and Life Saving drills
• Previous experience in security is preferred
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective security operations for the protection of people, data and property

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for a security and compliance support to our client and account team in the identification and resolution of security, regulatory, risk, and compliance issues.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Hold high-level meetings---VP, Director and manager level
• Coordinate and conduct workshops with the business unit and security
• Document workshop information, process flow, responsibilities, timelines
• Hold resources accountable
• Report out to management and other leadership (status, metrics, approval for processes)
• Work with Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) to write and implement Data Disclosure Lists (DDLs) on secure networks
• Experience extracting data security guidance from Security Classification Guides (SCGs)
• Perform validation testing on secure networks to ensure no cross-domain leakage occurs and that all DDLs are implemented correctly