Cyber Security Analyst Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for security engineering support and expertise to enterprise IT projects that cross multiple platforms and ensure alignment with corporate security architecture.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge of TCP/IP, switching, routing, VLANs and VPNs
• Knowledge of Next Generation Firewalls or Unified Threat Management (UTM) technologies
• Knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM) technologies
• Knowledge of Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM)
• Knowledge of Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) technologies
• Knowledge of Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions
• Knowledge of cloud based technology or Cloud Based Security Broker (CASB) technologies
• Knowledge of virtualized environments and infrastructure technologies

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for subject matter expertise for the generation and execution of computer and network security assessments/validations.

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

• Working knowledge of network security assessment tools
• Experience using standardized risk management methodology
• Jack of all trades" systems administration experience
• Work as a member of the team for incident investigation
• Understands and maintains privacy and confidentiality
• Exposure to security concepts including infrastructure, network, and web application security
• Familiarity with regular expressions and scripting languages
• Familiarity with big data reporting tools

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for managed Security Services* including at least one (1) QRadar SIEM certification and at least one (1) certification with Palo Alto or Checkpoint firewalls.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Detect, identify, and assess DLP events and alerts
• Collaborate with other analyst for the inclusion of DLP finding into the cyber security incident response process
• Research and present recommendations and approaches to enhance DLP operations
• Recommend changes and modifications to the DLP program and systems to fine tune DLP monitoring capabilities
• Compile automated and adhoc reports to validate compliance with regulatory statues and/or corporate policy
• Partner with business unit customers and data owners to properly coordinate and collaborate on DLP requirements
• Monitor DLP system operations to ensure efficient and effective operations and monitoring
• Collect, develop, and identify opportunities to enhance DLP metrics

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for daily technical services for the analysis, architecture design, implementation and maintenance support of Cyber Security Applications including but not limited to Log Aggregation and SIEM (Splunk).

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

• Working knowledge of NIST SP800-171, and NIST SP800-53 rev
• Work well independently and within teams
• Communicate very well across the breadth of the organization top executives
• Hands-on experience and understanding of a variety of technologies, such as Windows, UNIX/Linux and Mac OS
• Experience or knowledge of supporting security related technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems
• Certification in either Security or Networking Technologies
• Knowledge of, and familiarity with, security regulations and standards such as FISMA and NIST SP 800-53
• Knowledge in Security specific ISO distributions

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

Previously, I was responsible for subject matter expertise on enterprise information security architecture as applied to the organization's overall security strategy.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• An understanding of common security controls (Firewall, IDS/IPS, Antivirus)
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems and the system’s command lines
• A foundational understanding of computer networking fundamentals and the TCP/IP model, along with common ports and protocols
• An understanding of exploits, common vulnerabilities, common network intrusion methods, and various attack patterns and tactics
• Experience working in an enterprise SIEM and with cyber case management tools
• Background in managing and using different security controls (Firewalls, IDS/HIDS, Antivirus)
• Background in digital forensics for security investigations and data retention
• Background in data analysis for security incidents