Director, Security Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for global operational ownership for network security infrastructure & operations (firewalls, proxies, content filtering, load balancers, VPN gateways, IDS, IPS, etc.), enforcing standards, policy compliance and running day-today operations.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience monitoring risks, alerting senior managers to risks and recommending measures to mitigate risks
• Experience interacting with security experts, national counterparts, ISAF and others to stay abreast of risks and current mitigation practices
• General business and financial experience preferred
• Experience with a wide range of security tools including endpoint protection, security information and event management systems (SIEM), forensic tools, network traffic analysis, firewalls, and IPS/IDS
• Proven capabilities managing a security operations group including full incident lifecycle management in an international environment
• Experienced at applying security risk assessment methodology to system design and deployment
• Physical security management experience including processes, procedures, staff, and technology (cameras, access control, logging, law enforcement)
• In depth understanding of security principles including access/control, authorization, identification, PKI, and enterprise security architecture

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for overall direction, guidance, and definition of IT security architecture to effectively support the corporate business strategy.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Supporting information security technical and program certifications preferred
• Excellent customer service orientation, including good communication skills particularly speaking to executive-level and board-level leadership
• Excellent working relationships with staff at different levels within the Chicago Police Department and other law enforcement agencies
• Be a valued SST member and team player
• Be able to multitask across multiple platforms, departments, time zones, and cultures when
• Demonstrated experience operating at advanced level of written and spoken communications
• Experience working in the NSA/MPO Contracting environment
• Familiarity with multiple Prime Contractor CDRL requirements

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

Previously, I was responsible for technical support to IDS/IPS, CIDDS, ArcSight, GRIDD and related VPN and CDS system administration and operations.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience using personal computers to include use of word processing, data base, browser and spreadsheet programs
• Experience using security equipment similar to that used in this facility
• Knowledge of security access control software, equipment, and processes very desirable
• Previous managerial experience in a complex security operation in an educational, cultural or related "soft" security environment is preferred
• Experience in an environment with contract security highly desirable
• Working knowledge of and experience in information security policy frameworks (IS0 27002, NIST 800-30)
• Information Security Technology Background
• International experience or knowledge

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for thought leadership and contribute to developing and executing Cigna's Global Data & Analytics strategy and roadmap for our Service Operations and Digital business stakeholders, though use of innovative Data Science techniques and capabilities.

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

• Provide management and supervisory duties
• Hire and develop employees to execute the companies mission, culture, and competencies
• Develop strategies and methods to ensure efficiency and system automation where possible
• Stay up to date on current IT security trends and implement within the organization when possible
• Advanced knowledge of physical security processes, procedures, and best practices
• Advanced knowledge in force protection/antiterrorism and executive protection
• Experience in performing/leading security assessment teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills along with exceptional leadership skills that encourages empowerment and ownership within the team and organization

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership and direction for the integration of security strategy and architecture with business and IT strategy.

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:

• Provide supervision to shift supervisors and security officers
• Develops and implements business and/or IT vision, notably a secure public cloud migration
• Provide risk guidance to Commercial Insurance business segments relative to security design and architecture for systems that process, transmit, or store sensitive information
• Analyze privacy, regulatory, technology and market security industry trends
• Experience networking and liaising with both domestic and foreign law enforcement
• Foreign language fluency in French is strongly preferred
• Drive security risk decisions in IT, and influence technical architecture
• Demonstrated technicality across a range of security disciplines, including Systems Security, Database & Virtual Environment, End Point Security and Cloud Security