Cybersecurity Analyst Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for support for other Security Operations services (security engineering, threat and vulnerability management, and security change review).

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

• Willingness to handle any additional responsibilities or side projects as needed
• Help out with other areas of the IAM team
• Knowledge of information systems, Web application architecture, and systems administration
• Experience with Cybersecurity processes and policies, including NIST, RMF, and FedRAMP
• Experience with programming or scripting languages, including Python, C#, and Java
• Experience with the Cloud, including AWS and Azure
• DoD 8570 IAT II Certification, including Security+, Network+, CEH, or CISSP
• Experience with assessing network topology and device configurations, including identifying critical security concerns and providing security best practice recommendations

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the cybersecurity analyst position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for security architecture review, solution architecting, engineering, and consulting services as needed for projects or one-off request to ensure the business and information security requirements are met.

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:

• Installation and monitoring of network and host-based IDS and firewalls such as Cisco PIX\ASA firewalls, HBSS, Snort or other similar technologies
• Demonstrated expertise in Windows server installation, configuration, and administration
• Triaging security alerts to determine criticality and potential impact to business operations
• Executing response actions, according to predetermined play books, in order to remediate security risks
• Gathering data from various sources and performing investigations for ongoing security incidents
• Performing root cause analysis on closed security incidents and recommending actions to prevent recurrence
• Coordinate with other BT units to execute non-standard response actions
• Provide verbal and written reporting on cyber security incidents

In response to your job posting for cybersecurity analyst, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for ongoing support for day-to-day security operations activities, vulnerability and threat management, and security incident management.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge on receiving and analyzing network alerts from various sources within the enterprise and determine possible causes of such alerts
• Knowledge how to track and document computer network defense incidents from initial detection through final resolution
• Experience with coordinating with and providing expert technical support to enterprise-wide computer network defense technicians to resolve computer network defense incidents
• Experience with overseeing technical analysis by mentoring or providing guidance to others on data collection, analysis, and reporting
• CS related document/artifact repository management
• Working knowledge of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and familiarity with NIST publication SP 800-53 - Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP), or Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) Certification
• Enrolled in Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) training

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for support for day-to-day security operations activities, vulnerability and threat management, threat hunting, and security incident management and forensic analysis.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Support COTF / DOT&E Cyber Security Testing Requirements
• Interface with waterfront, shipboard, and land-based test site personnel on cybersecurity issues
• Understand TCP/IP protocol suite, TCP/IP headers and packets, the OSI model, and commonly used TCP/UDP ports and associated services
• Monitor and analyze firewall logs, router syslog, and network/host-based IDS/IPS
• Work cohesively with PEO LCS Cyber Senior (SES and Flag level) leadership, internal & external personnel to timely meet demand signals and work tasks to closure
• Experience troubleshooting software and hardware issues
• Knowledge and work experience with FedRAMP, PCI, VISA, SSAE16 or other related security certification schemas
• Software as a Service solutions and cloud experience strongly preferred, with exposure to technologies such AWS, Azure, Docker, Chef, Puppet, or Ansible

In response to your job posting for cybersecurity analyst, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for audit coverage of the key controls supporting cybersecurity across all areas including Security Operations, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat and Attack Analysis, Forensics, and Ethical Hacking.

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:

• Conducts ad-hoc data analysis of cybersecurity, fraud prevention, or case investigations data sets
• Partners with business development areas to develop appropriate limits and controls on new product offerings
• Proficient at accessing big data sets for analysis and summary
• Experience in an exchange, trading facility, or financial services preferred
• Strong understanding and familiarity with U.S. privacy laws and regulations
• Familiar with Linux, UNIX, and Windows variants
• BE (Computer Science, IT, Electronics) BSC IT preferred
• Security + or Network Security designations a bonus