Systems Engineer, Mid Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for systems Administration (SA) support for Windows Desktop and Server.

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 with development or support of systems for Avionics, Intelligence and Airborne Electronic Surveillance
• Experience using engineering tools such as DOORS and/or RHAPSODY to manage requirements/ functions/ interfaces, perform analyses, and generate reports
• Work is performed in a fast-paced general office environment
• Experience with collection management, mission management, and SIGINT operational environment preferred
• Experience working in Systems Engineering
• Experience with NDS and crosslink subsystems
• Experience with WLAN survey tools, including Ekahau and AirMagnet
• Experience with AAA and identity-based access solutions for WLAN deployments

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical depth across core server systems, respond to escalated incidents and participate in Incident-, Change-, Project- and Risk Management processes.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Simulation experience with data-driven systems and connectivity to subsystems
• Working knowledge of both Linux or Unix, and Windows based systems
• Strong troubleshooting, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with automation tools such as Robot scheduler
• Appropriate temperament and knowledge to assist with on-call user support
• IBM Certified System Administrator -- System i
• IBM Certified Advanced Technical Expert - System i Solutions
• Prior experience with FAA certification requirements and FAR regulations (specifically 14 CFR Part 25), including knowledge and working experience with FAA certification processes

Please consider me for the systems engineer, mid opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for systems Administration (SA) support for Windows Desktop and Server Operating Systems.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience with wireless intrusion detection and prevention systems (WIDS/WIPS)
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills to develop technical briefs and convey complex technical topics to a diverse audience
• Knowledge of military space systems
• Experience with SATCOM, communications, and network engineering
• Experience with MILSATCOM ground systems, including terminals and networks
• Experience on at least one IA initiatives and a working knowledge of security requirements, cryptographic encryption algorithms and cryptographic key management techniques.​
• Responding to customer requests for information/clarification on SCP and associated flight software
• Performing trade-off analysis to weigh feasibility and schedule of testing/analysis against potential risk to spacecraft

I am excited to be applying for the position of systems engineer, mid. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for 2nd line support to Desktop Support team, to troubleshoot issues caused by cybersecurity agents running on Windows desktop and server endpoints.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Evaluates customer and /operational needs to create/modify Orbital Operations Handbook (OOH) procedures and operational procedures (i.e Technical Order (TO))
• Support customer during special support requests
• Experience with software code
• Experience with processor hardware
• Direct experience with Satellite Systems Engineering or satellite operations groups, to include other subsystem familiarity
• Orbital mechanics/astrodynamics knowledge
• Computer programming experience (C#, C++,VBA)
• Current security clearance with SSBI

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the systems engineer, mid position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for systems administration and monitoring on UNIX and Windows.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Written and verbal communication skills with a strong technical content
• Experience with MATLAB and/or Java
• Experience in performing Systems Engineering
• AWACS Experience
• Familiarity of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) or SysML
• Familiarity with architecture modeling, using tools such as Rational Rose, Rhapsody or Magic Draw
• Conceptualize, design, and build secure information technology systems
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate threats to the mission computing systems and/or networks including coordination with outside vendors, customers and other Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) organizations