Computer Systems Administrator Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of computer systems administrator. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for quality oversight and compliance support to implement and validate electronic systems in accordance with the corporate computer system validation (CSV) procedures and requirements.

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

• Advanced knowledge of local area network administration, fibre, and working knowledge of TCP/IP, DHCP, and DNS
• Advanced knowledge of managing backups with CommVault or other enterprise level backup software across a variety of storage media
• Nagios or Zabbix system monitoring experience
• Advanced knowledge of and experience using system management consoles (e.g., Active Directory, Console One, Altiris, Safeboot)
• Microsoft Certification (MCP), MCE, ITIL Foundation is preferred
• ITIL Foundation or other IT service management methodologies preferred
• Enterprise experience will include supporting interoperation of servers, storage, and networking infrastructure underlying complex multi-tiered applications
• Extensive knowledge of computer operations

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the computer systems administrator position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for functional and technical expertise to formulate computer system scope and objectives, and develops and/or modifies procedures to solve problems using information systems.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience administering servers in the Microsoft suite of server products including
• Experience working as a computer systems administrator in an enterprise production environment
• Working knowledge of common Windows Server scripting tools such as PowerShell, Visual Basic
• Working knowledge and understanding of Windows Server, Active Directory and Exchange Server system fundamentals
• Advanced proficiency with Windows Server systems administration
• Basic knowledge of Linux systems administration
• Current CCNA and/or CCDA certification preferred
• Working knowledge and experience with network topology design, operation, devices, and protocols, specifically Ethernet, Switched Ethernet, Switches, Routers, TCP/IP, routing protocols and network security

I am excited to be applying for the position of computer systems administrator. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for advanced technical support for computer hardware, software, peripheral devices, and desktop systems by troubleshooting, interpreting, analyzing and resolving complex, multi-dimensional problems.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Cisco experience and/or NetGear equipment
• Creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise
• Certification in related OS (MS Windows, RH Linux)
• Working with databases is integral part of this role
• We are customer focussed team and we provide 24x7 on-call support
• Use of modern configuration management and automated infrastructure deployment tools (Puppet/Chef/Vagrant or similar)
• System and application log aggregation and analytics (syslogd/splunk)
• Strong understanding of various UNIX/Linux flavors (BSD, Mac OS X, RHEL, OEL)

In response to your job posting for computer systems administrator, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for onsite or remote access diagnoses and resolution of computer hardware and software problems using diagnostic tools and techniques, new hire systems setups, and desktop/laptop software evaluations and upgrades.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience operating under, and managing systems, within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments is needed
• Current Security+ certification is needed
• Strong VMWare ESXi and/or VDI experience
• Additional 8570 certification (CISSP, CCNA-Security)
• Recent or Current SAP/SAR/SCI access level clearance is highly desirable
• IT System implementation and maintenance such as computer systems and network servers, network interfaces and associated equipment
• LAN level Network Administration of Layer 3 Routers, Switches, VLAN Configuration, Wireless Bridges
• Communications (fiber-optic, multiplexer) equipment

I would like to submit my application for the computer systems administrator opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for desktop support at the customer’s location as required, such as adding workstations to the domain, troubleshooting hardware issues, installing drivers; desktop support includes Windows and Red Hat Linux workstations and mobile computing.

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:

• Experience with at least one scripting language for process automation - bash/python/perl/etc
• Knowledge of RAID technologies - hardware and software RAID, ZFS
• Experience with network storage - NFS/SAMBA
• Experience with current software package management systems - apt/dpkg, yum/rpm
• Exposure to kerberos or other centrally managed single sign on systems
• Experience with OS X systems, UNIX servers, Mac software, MS Office and Adobe Creative Cloud applications
• Experience and/or training include advanced level experience
• Possesses broad and deep knowledge of own area and related areas and contributes advanced knowledge, skill, and expertise