Lead Security Engineer Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for security related threat analysis, alerting, and reporting based on information gathered from both internal and external sources.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Understanding of SSL certificates and Public Key Infrastructure
• Working knowledge of network security and layered defense strategies such as router access lists and route maps, NAT, VPN, IPSEC, 3DES, SSL, 802.1x, WPA, TKIP, PEAP, TACACS and Radius
• Understanding of web application design, function and secure software development lifecycles
• Experience with SSL certificates and Public Key Infrastructure
• Experience managing security for Manufacturing systems, SCADA, and Process control Networks preferred
• Experience with Unix/Linux administration including syslog
• Experience with Windows administration including Windows Event Collection
• Experience with SIEM related technologies including ArcSight

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for engineering support on end-to-end problem resolution and root cause analysis in collaboration with other functional groups, business units, and vendors.

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:

• Flexibility to tight deadlines and demanding environment
• Excellent knowledge of technical leadership and information analysis
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) designing, engineering, implementing, operating and supporting a Cryptographic Infrastructure consisting of such elements as
• A solid understanding of Cloud Technologies
• Knowledge of industry security tool suites and capabilities Nessus, Tripwire
• BS of Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, cyber-security or equivalent
• Understanding of Python, Shell or Perl in order to push software and network interaction
• Understanding of risks that can manifest in larger scale complex systems

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for end to end support of threat and vulnerability management applications, identifying the root cause of complex problems and develop/integrate enterprise-grade solutions.

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

• Design technical security solutions across core security specialisms to support Barclays’ global strategy
• Experience with Next Gen firewall platform, security policy setups, Advanced Threat Protection, IPS
• Strong knowledge of Networking concepts including OSI model, TCP/IP, IPSEC, VPN, and SSL and other networking protocols, routing technologies
• Develop and deploy secure systems, including applications and infrastructure, which are aligned with business objectives
• Design security solutions that support production systems in our enterprise data centers, clouds, and satellite networks
• Communicate across multiple business areas to increase adoption of security policies and improve security practices
• Experience with Unix/Linux administration
• Enterprise operations and support

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for end to end support for security solutions, including root cause analysis and incident remediation.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Cloud Security experience highly preferred
• Active DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (Preferred)
• Or, equivalent Intelligence, DoE, or DoS clearance
• Or, Active DoD Secret Clearance, and able to undergo investigation to obtain a government security clearance to the TS-SCI level
• Comprehensive SME knowledge of security criteria & compliances
• Critical understanding on the effects of explosive loads on structures static & dynamic for primary and secondary structural and non-structural elements
• Essential use of window systems response models SBEDS-W & WINGARD PE (Current Version)
• Comprehensive knowledge of consequence management &evaluation

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for education related to information security and its associated best practices for end users and IT teams.

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

• Knowledge or experience with the DoD Information Network (DODIN)
• Understand and provided support to Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) and Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO)
• Deep knowledge of DoD Cyber operations and organization
• Experience with Air Force communications systems
• Knowledge of network operations and monitoring
• Familiarity with DevOps process
• Experience working in AWS via the CLI and management console
• Deep technical understanding of operating systems, network architecture and design, Active Directory (AD) application log consumables, systems design superior knowledge of technical operations process and procedures