Associate Security Engineer Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for level 3 SIEM support to manage SIEM components, IDS/IPS, parsing/normalization of logs, rule engine, log storage, source device, compliance automation, log collection and event monitoring.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Consultant for Security related product features like Authentication, cryptography
• Good communication skills and effective team playe
• Proven background in software development and application support
• Strong knowledge in Linux and shell scripts
• Experience in Python (desirable)
• Experience in Java development - Maven, Spring (desirable)
• Experience in handling release and maintenance activities independently
• Experience on continuous integration tools (such as Jenkins)

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

Previously, I was responsible for production support and development of four (4) Mission Critical Security Applications, such as CyberArk, Secure Access to Network Elements(Session Management), etc.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Hands-on experience that demonstrate knowledge of network security solutions (Firewall, IPsec VPN, IDS/IPS, SSL VPNetc.) and networking fundamentals (Layer 2 and 3, TCP/IP, 3-way handshake, DNS )
• PAC files basics (setup, download, basic PAC file commands)
• Red Hat Linux fundamentals (command line navigation and basic features, file system, permissions, networking)
• Windows (Permissions, services, file system, Event Viewer)
• Hands-on experience that demonstrates good knowledge of network security solutions Firewall, IPsec VPN, IDS/IPS, SSL VPNetc.) and networking fundamentals (Layer 2 and 3, TCP/IP, 3-way handshake, DNS )
• Hands-on experience that demonstrates good knowledge of network security solutions Firewall, IPsec VPN, IDS/IPS, SSL VPNetc.)
• Hands-on experience that demonstrates good knowledge of networking fundamentals (Layer 2 and 3, TCP/IP, 3-way handshake, DNS )
• AC files basics (setup, download, basic PAC file commands)

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for direct support for onboarding data into Splunk via forwarder, scripted inputs, TCP/UDP and modular inputs from sources such as FireEye, BlueCoat proxies, Big IP, Cisco, Palo Alto, host syslogs, etc.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience in Application Security domain
• Experience in automation of manual processes
• Experience in Cloud deployment
• Experience in ETL development (desirable)
• Experience in Databases - (expertise in Oracle and Postgresql are preferred databases)
• Software development experience in general purpose programming languages
• Willingness to obtain a Security certification
• Practical Knowledge of Cybersecurity / Information Security standards and policies like ISO 27001/27002, CIS, NIST, and others

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for subject Matter Expertise to the development of Information Security policies, procedures, and guidelines as well as with the development of systems and applications projects to ensure compliance with corporate security guidelines.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge in the operation and understanding of the operating principles of network security devices such as intrusion prevention systems and firewalls
• Skill in the use of defensive measures using information collected from a variety of sources to identify, analyze, and report events that occur or might occur within the network in order to protect information, information systems, and networks from threats
• Skill in the use of automated tools to manage and monitor security operations in response to threats and vulnerabilities
• Skill in the advanced operation of Microsoft Windows, Apple OSX, and Linux system administration
• Passion about Information Security
• Knowledge of browser security controls (CSP, XFO, HSTS)
• Experience with OWASP Top 10 and SANS Top 25
• Experience with basic scripting and programming concepts, including executing queries

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

Previously, I was responsible for design and configuration standards for all global WAN Virtual Private Network connectivity including all third party connections and company Connectivity.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Demonstrates professional maturity by working as part of a team to meet business objectives in an innovative way that encourages creativity and participation of all team members
• Experience with SCCM and NESSUS tool sets
• Some experience utilizing WebSense, Splunk, and Log aggregation technologies
• Security+ Certification or able to obtain within 6 Months
• Experience with Webserver and/or Database scanning technologies
• Experience configuring and managing Palo Alto Firewall infrastructure in an enterprise environment
• Extensive hands-on work configuring and troubleshooting within the Palo Alto “Panorama” interface
• Experience in information security auditing practices