VP Information Security Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for thought leadership in Cloud Architecture and how to deliver it at scale in a large enterprise;.

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

• Excellence in communicating business risk from cybersecurity issues
• Experience managing security information and event management (SIEM) systems, threat intelligence platforms, security automation and orchestration solutions, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), file integrity monitoring (FIM), data loss prevention (DLP) and other network and system monitoring tools
• Leverages strategic and tactical thinking
• Works calmly under pressure and with tight deadlines
• Is highly trustworthy
• Track record of successful personnel management
• Expertise in best practices of various aspects of information risk management and prior experience as a CISO or head of Information Security
• Strong competencies in collaboration and influence

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for regular reporting on the current status of the information security program to enterprise risk teams, senior business leaders and the board of directors as part of a strategic enterprise risk management program.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Demonstrated experience leading a relevant Programme of similar size and complexity, including significant leadership across multiple locations non-staff resource allocation, and leading through influence in a matrix
• Seasoned project and program management professional with relevant experience in information or IT risk, possessing a strategic and operational understanding of risk frameworks Regional trends and best practices for managing information security within large, complex banking organizations
• Skilled in interacting with executive management and collaborating with peer Business and Infrastructure Function managers to leverage available resources and talent
• Relationships with local regulators preferred
• Use data and analytics to drive visibility, insights to facilitate Identification and treatment of risk
• Design, produce, review, explain, and present risk reports and analysis
• Monitor and curate automated output
• Create compelling visualizations which increase understanding and awareness of existing and emerging risks

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

Previously, I was responsible for in-depth technical and systems consultation to internal clients and technical management to ensure alignment with the Enterprise Architecture.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Proven track record and experience in developing global information security policies and procedures, successfully executing programs that meet the objectives of excellence in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated experience managing various levels of talent and performance
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience of relevant legal and regulatory requirements, such as SOX, PCI DSS, BASEL II, and EU DPD
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office products (Excel, PowerPoint )
• High analytical and conceptual skills and aptitude for problem-solving
• Strong team player, highly collaborative and flexible
• High level of discretion in handling sensitive business secrets
• Experience with common open source libraries and technologies

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for guidance and direction for the protection of physical and logical information systems assets to functional units across the enterprise IT group.

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 and proficiency in a various security toolsets and best practices
• Strong leadership skills with exceptional communication and presence
• Advanced knowledge of multiple IT control and project management practices, and experience working across large environments
• A good understanding of the software development life cycle, associated controls and touch points across methodologies (Waterfall, Agile and DevOps)
• Attention to details and meticulous by nature
• Broad experience across business and infrastructure disciplines regulatory interaction including regulatory portfolio management, internal & external audit facilitation, performance and risk assessment and technology & operational service delivery at both Global and Regional level
• Experience evaluating and designing business and operational measures, managing complex change agendas and driving strategy formulation and service delivery
• Significant experience interacting with senior management at an organization of similar size

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for security support for enterprise data initiatives including mobilization, access management, enterprise catalog, and metadata/tagging.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Actively participate, as measurement and reporting experts, in risk management
• Using risk information, answer questions, offer insights, and address risk management challenges
• Technology Risk and Control Expertise
• Information System Design
• Excellent organizational skills with experienced in working in a Global organization is preferred
• Knowledge of process-focused methodologies for IT related activities (Networks, Cloud, Change Management, Incident Management, SDLC )
• Extensive knowledge and experience in Information Security concepts (both technical and organizational requirements)
• Communicates and disseminates information, using established communication vehicles for timely response