Cyber Defense Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for feedback to improve technical systems and methods for collecting, analyzing, and producing cyber threat data.

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:

• Knowledge of application attack vectors from OWASP Top 10 list including injection, Cross Site scripting, XSRF
• Application development experience, preferably in languages Java, ASP.NET, Swift, Xamarin, others
• Strong understanding of Web applications, API’s, and industry security standards and frameworks
• Knowledge on Python or PowerShell scripting
• Basic understanding of Cloud Infrastructure and Cloud Security
• Possession of OSCP, GWAPT, GPEN, CEH and/or other ethical hacking certifications preferred
• A strong understanding of network penetration testing and risk assessment
• Scripting Knowledge, Python or PowerShell preferred

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the cyber defense position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for input on security vision and direction for any tools they own, collaborate on development strategies and goals for new tools.

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

• Development of patterns, signatures, and configuration changes in multiple security tools such as IPS, SIEM, and NGFW
• Identify, analyze, and develop mitigation guidance for threats and vulnerabilities
• Expert at use case development and security defense process improvements
• Defense controls and cyber defense framework implementation
• Discover and recommend innovative solutions and best practices that address sponsor’s challenges
• Integrate solutions to the sponsor’s operational environment
• Familiarity with Bro-IDS, Snort, LINUX, Pearl/Shell Scripting
• Previous experience in supporting CND and/or network systems and technology

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for cogent cyber threat intelligence analysis to enterprise clients and various internal teams in written and oral form.

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

• Solid understanding of networking (WAN, LAN, wLAN), network domains (Internet, intranet, DMZ), communication techniques/protocols (LDAP, DNS, SMTP, ect.), and their combined effects on network and host systems security
• Be able to conduct Social Engineering campaigns using email phishing, phone calls, and use of SET
• Possession of current OSCP, GXPN, or a combination of two of the following CISSP, GPEN, GWAPT, CCNA Security, CEH, certifications
• Experience and/or training in use of the networking equipment (switches, routers)
• Vendor-specific training and certification for firewall, IDS/IPS, virus management
• Demonstrated understanding of various operating systems (Window, Unix, Linux, AIX, etc) with an emphasis on Security Operations
• Experience with programming/scripting (Python, Ruby Perl, C, Java )
• Experience with malware reverse engineering and tools such as IDA Pro, OllyDbg, PEID

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for threat assessment services by collecting, evaluating and disseminating accurate and timely intelligence to appropriate leadership teams as well as technical staff.

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

• Hands on experience with Security Information and Event Management technologies (QRadar, ArcSight, Splunk )
• Knowledge and expertise on Operational Technology (such as Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition/ Industrial Control Systems, Distributed Control System,MIL-STD-1553 communications bus architecture based systems, Tactical Data Link architecture based systems),Knowledge and expertise in Defensive Cyber Operations, Offensive Cyber Operations, Industrial Control Systems, Weapon Systems, architecture development, configuration management process, building policy, procedures and requirements documents
• Army experience
• Strong familiarization with Network Environment IAM
• Working knowledge of VRAM and ACAS
• Expert knowledge of information systems solutions and commercial products
• Experience designing architecture solutions for organizations of over 30,000 employees
• Expert knowledge of developing highly functional operational teams that execute at exceptional levels

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for feedback to improve technical systems and methods used for collecting cyber threat data.

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

• Significant knowledge of networking technologies, operating systems, and CND tools, tactics, techniques and procedures
• Current DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Advanced knowledge of application layer attacks
• Infrastructure, system, and application log analysis
• Experienced in managing sales cycles that are contract-heavy Excellent verbal and written presentation skills
• High level of technical knowledge and experience in network architecture, design, configuration, and implementation
• Experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools like ArcSight, QRadar, Splunk, to include integration, use case development, etc
• Familiar with packet analysis using packet capture and analysis tools like Wireshark