Application Security Specialist Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for guidance on application security architecture, best practices & solutions to help business units to build & deliver solutions that meet CGI security requirements;.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• General understanding of regulatory compliance and how it relates to application security and privacy
• Proficient in programming/scripting languages
• High level of familiarity with security assessment tools and techniques
• Certification in IT Security disciplines is preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and Microsoft SharePoint
• CSA Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge
• Professional certifications preferred, such as CISSP, CISA, CEH, CRISC, or GSE
• Deep knowledge of integration between Security and system development life cycle

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for management and oversight for all Cyber Security compliance activities related to SOX, DCAA, DFARS, ISO, and NIST.Support the Information Security governance strategy and framework implementation, execution, and monitoring.

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

• Understanding of Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery Planning
• Understanding of multi-tiered applications—web, app, & database layers
• Experience with Linux and/or Windows scripting
• Experience in Java and/or JavaScript
• Experience in Information Security, ideally in the Financial Services sector
• Possess in-depth knowledge of information security governance processes and practices, including ISMS monitoring and control frameworks such as, ISO, ISF and COBIT, their relationships to other frameworks and their application within a financial services environment or other highly regulated industry
• Good knowledge of IT Operations procedures and best practices
• Experience in managing de-centralized teams

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for guidance on cloud security assurance practices & solutions to help business units build & deliver solutions through certification and accreditation processes.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Professional Certification such as CIA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT or PMP preferred
• CIA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT or PMP preferred
• Knowledge of system security domains (e.g., information assurance, anti-tamper, intrusion detection, software protection, software assurance, communications security, encryption and key management, network security, reverse engineering, countermeasures, certification and accreditation, specialist security endorsement) and industry and government guidance and regulations which engineers apply to produce secure systems
• Risk assessment methodology
• Knowledge of hacker attack methods
• Communication skills, willingness to document results and requirements for remediation
• Experience in manual application assessment
• DevOps or System Administration experience

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for input into training on security best practices for application developers, architects and testers and coordinate the execution of training plans.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Knowledge of System Administration for On Premise and Cloud Environments (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Knowledge of logging, monitoring and SIEM technologies
• Deep Knowledge (and profound curiosity) of Tokenization Technologies
• Deep knowledge of block-chain technologies (and successive iterations)
• A working understanding of agile and software development practices
• Proficient in at least one development languages such as PHP, GO, Java, Groovy, Ruby
• Oral/written presentation skills
• Experience with Information Security and Risk Management, access control, telecommunications and network security, environmental security, and/or operations security

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for leadership in the security assessment and evaluation of the application development landscape leveraging tools, processes and 3rd party services.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• CISSP, CEH/GSSP or CISM qualified
• In-depth knowledge of information security governance processes and practices, including ISMS monitoring and control frameworks such as, ISO, ISF and COBIT, their relationships to other frameworks and their application within a financial services environment or other highly regulated industry
• Evaluation of functional and technical specifications early within the software development life cycle and identification possible threats or areas of weakness based on the documentation
• Customer handling, conflict resolution, and problem solving skills
• Experience of platform specific security issues
• Knowledge of software development security principles and best design practices
• Software focus (not IT, network, systems, or infrastructure)
• Security focus