Computer Systems Security Analyst Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for system support for a large-scale network and deliver new software capabilities to a development and test environment.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Perform and document risk assessments, analyze security vulnerabilities and the metrics to measure the risks associated with those vulnerabilities
• Develop and document a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) for mitigating those risks
• Design and develop a comprehensive Systems Security Plan, covering at a high level the infrastructure, policies and procedures which define the systems security profile for the analyzed systems
• Develop Systems Security Users Guides specific to selected networks, desktop computers, servers and data base systems
• Design, develop, and validate System Test and Evaluation (ST&E) reviews for new and/or legacy systems
• Develop and conduct System Test and Evaluations (ST&Es) and Independent Verification and Validation (IV&Vs) of the security profiles of Federal Government IT Systems
• Create and customize reports to answer security data reports and possible incidents
• Strong working knowledge with NIST Special Publications and the NIST SP 800-53 (Rev

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for management updates on the deployment, integration and operations of the BigFix environment while working closely with JPL Mission BigFix Project Management for the mission environment and JPL’s subcontractor, ManTech, for desktop management.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Have knowledge in VPN, VRF, MPLS, and network routing
• Excellent knowledge of TCP/IP
• Need good oral and written communications skills
• Should have experience with Internet technologies and networking
• Network protocol captures and analysis
• Experience with Linux, Windows, MAC
• Author, update, submit, and maintain Risk Management Framework packages
• Lead Information System assessments, reviews, auditing, and inspections for SAP/SAR systems

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for expertise in defining and implementing best practices in support of managing a large scale Mac and Windows environment.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Strong, in-depth understanding of various versions of Microsoft Windows and Linux/UNIX operating systems and experience in planning mitigations for systems vulnerabilities
• Understanding of networking protocols to include Novell based protocols such as IPX/SPX
• Understanding of network and security appliances and devices, and overall understanding of cybersecurity programs
• Understanding CDM programs, CDM processes, VMware
• Significant understanding of SPLUNK and other network security tools
• Experience in designing, developing and producing network solutions
• Deep technical knowledge and understanding of Fireye devices, understanding of Fireye processes and procedures
• General understanding and knowledge of networking tools, such as Splunk

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for tier 2 and 3 technical support; assist and provide technical leadership on all network and security devices and software within the environment.

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:

• Understanding of network technologies, work flows, IT reporting
• Basic Knowledge in mainframe technologies languages
• Knowledge in Development of the training material and user manuals for all applications
• Conducting training sessions for applications
• Taking in calls from the user communities and responding to request via emails
• Develop and refine As-Is Business Process Documentation
• Develop and refine To-Be Business Process Documentation
• Certification in one of the following (Security+, Network+, VA CSP, CISSP, C|EH)

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

Previously, I was responsible for ongoing third level technical support for programs and systems deployed in a large enterprise scale SOA integrated environment.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) status
• Prior experience supporting the Social Security Administration or similar government agency
• Tier 1 and 2 Helpdesk Experience
• Provide COMSEC support to off-sites/sub accounts
• Review COMSEC equipment audit trails for user compliance and document results
• Enter and extract data from DIAS database for incoming and outgoing transactions for both physical and electronic COMSEC/Crypto material
• Process and distribute incoming packages in a timely, efficient, and professional manner
• Perform wrapping and marking of outgoing packages per NSA policy