Analyst, Cyber Security Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical input into the design, deployment and operation of global IT Security management software and hardware devices including, but not limited to: AntiVirus defense, Intrusion Detection, encryption systems, authentication and access control systems, network scanning and vulnerability assessment, etc.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Talk on the phone with suppliers and ssociates
• Read technical manuals / trade journals
• Use a personal computer and strong proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel and Word
• Travel via plane or automobile
• Working knowledge of Windows Server and Desktop Operating Systems, Active Directory Domain design and implementation, and endpoint security
• Understanding on how to conduct investigations of security incidents
• Understanding on how to conduct third-party security due diligence or audits
• Understanding of SANS Critical Security Controls or NIST Computer Security Standards

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for critical systems and application vulnerability support including maintenance tickets for a large intrusion detection management system.

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

• Expert understanding of networking, application communications, intrusion detection systems (Snort, Suricata, Bro) and tools (tcpdump, Wireshark, Nmap)
• A subject-matter expert in multiple IT and/or security disciplines such as authentication and authorization models, data loss protection methods, Linux/UNIX systems, DNS, NIDS
• Understands the life cycle of network threats, attacks, attack vectors, and methods of exploitation
• Experience analyzing and investigating events using an enterprise security information and event monitoring (SIEM), logs from firewalls, IDS/IPS, proxies, servers, endpoints and other network devices to determine risk
• Experience with intrusion detection, incident response, and forensics
• Understanding of “attacker” and cyber security methodologies and tactics
• Experience with performing penetration tests on mobile, web, and cloud applications
• Basement hacking (white hat)

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for operations for persistent monitoring on a 24/7 basis of all designated networks, enclaves, and systems using network, host and correlation based detection systems.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Manage vendor relationship and work to ensure timely resolution to enterprise platform issues
• Help the engineering and architecture teams in ensuring security controls meet business requirements
• Work with Cyber Incident Response team to respond to security incidents
• Microsoft Active Directory security log knowledge will be very helpful
• Metric development
• DoD 8750 certification at IAT level II, Security+ce
• Hands-on experience with commercial, open source and free security solutions such as Kali Linux, Nessus, MetaSploit, static source code analysis tools, fuzzing tools, dynamic binary testing tools
• Possess knowledge, experience and understanding of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) programs and projects

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

Previously, I was responsible for hands-on knowledge for a wide range of security technologies including, but not limited to: General Web Filtering Technologies, Palo Alto URL Filtering, and Active Directory (and related authentication / authorization controls).

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

• Experience using advanced Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools for complex incident analysis
• Knowledge of SDN, orchestration and NFV concepts
• Security network elements certifications
• Requires academic experience, personal experience, and/or training with cyber-defense
• Demonstrated experience with basic network services, vulnerabilities, and attacks
• Demonstrated experience with network defense monitoring tools and systems, information assurance assessment tools, encryption technologies, and identity and authentication technologies
• May assist in the network design or portion thereof to include selection of hardware and software packages
• General understanding of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG's)Assist with documenting and conducting recurring reviews of security policies, processes and procedures

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for analysis of architectures, technologies, policies, information and analytic data used to determine prevention, detection, and mitigation of anomalous activity, vulnerabilities and inefficiencies.

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

• Basic Cisco Security product knowledge including ASA’s and network fabric
• Be able to work in a pressurised situation and set priorities accordingly
• Maintain a high level of ethics, morals, confidentiality and integrity
• Independently propose process changes and improvements for consideration
• Continuously learn and implement new technologies and methods in digital forensics and forensic countermeasures
• Security+ and/or CAP certifications within 6 months of starting
• Experience with security control testing
• Experience in configuring security tools and applications