Cyber Security Systems Engineer Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for leadership and technical expertise with the design, deployment and maintenance of Lennar’s security solutions to encompass Identity & Access Management, Network and Endpoint Protection, Application Security, Data Protection, Security Incident & Event Monitoring (SIEM), Threat & Vulnerability Management, and Incident Response.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Virtualization Experience (VMWare ESXi, Citrix/Xen secondary)
• Networking and Computing Environment Maintenance
• Scripting skills/experience (primarily Python) (Linux shell, Java, Powershell +, then Java/C++/Perl for other I&T)
• System Administration experience with Linux and Windows systems
• Work closely with customer stakeholders, directly supporting operations and management of existing computer networks, and fostering close relationships with outside entities
• Knowledge of commercial web hosting technologies
• Completion of Customer specific training course
• Prior experience travelling in support of requirements

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

Previously, I was responsible for engineering support to Architect, Design, Implement, Administer for all HBO Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama management appliance and documents final enterprise architecture, network diagrams, security best practices.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience in areas of systems security, information assurance, communication security, computer security,and cryptography
• Experience with Risk Management Framework and clear understanding of DODI 8500, DODI 8510, and DODI 8570.01M
• Experience in interfacing with and making presentations to management, customers, and agencies (such as NSA) on a variety of information security related issues
• Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) (NIST 800-53 controls)
• Proficiency with virtualization platforms and configuring private cloud infrastructures
• Experience in RMF JSIG 800-53 security controls
• Understanding of DFARS 800-171 compliance and regulation
• Experience with various security tools for auditing security of a system (IDA, Nessus, Wireshark, Kali, Fuzzers)

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical management of security services and functions provided by the Palo Alto, including firewall management, URL filtering, network intrusion detection/prevention, sandboxing and other Palo Alto features.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Knowledge of military ground and/or airborne systems (HW and SW) and architectures developed with RMF requirements
• Understanding and implementation defensive, offensive, and recovery strategies related to cyber attacks
• Experience with requirements and design management tools (DOORS, UML/SysML tools)
• Strong demonstrated capabilities in teamwork and project success
• Experience multi-tasking in an environment with competing deadlines
• Experience in using change management tool (or equivalent)
• Working knowledge of DISA networks
• Managing projects using modeling base system engineering

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for auxiliary support for other endpoint security solutions (encryption, malware protection tools, privileged access).

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:

• Direct experience in U.S DoD Cyber forces
• CISSP, COMPTIA or other professional accreditations are preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge and expertise in technologies such as TCP/IP and related protocols
• Systems, including NFS
• Considerable knowledge of systems administration tools and languages such as PERL, PYTHON, C, PHP, and shell scripts.Python/Django and Node.js
• Recent hands on Assessment & Authorization (A&A) experience creating DIACAP and/or RMF accreditation packages
• Experience with Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and NESSUS
• Solid understanding of software development processes for real-time embedded hardware/software applications

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for expert level troubleshooting and resolves security issues and problems; Identifies and mitigates risks and threats to network security;.

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:

• Familiarity with tactics, processes, procedures and analytics used by cyber defense
• Extensive experience with of the tools listed above
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in O&M and configuration management controls and use
• Certifications CISSP, and other industry related certifications
• Familiar with DoD Information Assurance Programs, such as DoD 8570 and DoD 5520 and how they apply to networks, weapons, sensors, and C2 nodes
• Committed to customer service, well organized, able to plan and prioritize assignments, and able to successfully handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Work with minimal supervision and work well under deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication, courteous and professional when interacting with colleagues and customers