Cyber Threat Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for deep analysis of network packet captures, DNS, proxy, NetFlow, malware, host-based security and application logs, as well as logs from a variety of security sensors.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Influencing and impacting others through building and defending arguments and reaching consensus
• Demonstrating a flexible work style, sufficient to function effectively with changing directives and priorities, where all information is not known
• Utilizing effective written and verbal business communication skills when collaborating and interacting with clients and firm staff and/or management in client discussions and meetings, conducting interviews
• Demonstrating business levels of fluency in a second language, especially Russian, Portuguese, Chinese, and Arabic
• Understands Assembly and Shellcode
• Can demonstrate and explain a comprehensive Threat Intelligence Analysis Cycle and walk an audience through a real life example that highlights each step of the process
• Has deployed modern SEIM products in environments managing above 7K EPS
• Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory operation and structure

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

Previously, I was responsible for mentoring and guidance on technical insider threat-related matters, methodologies, and techniques both within the team and to external partners across the Enterprise.

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

• Awareness and use of security and privacy concepts
• Team development, motivation and management
• Experience deploying detection mechanisms in response to the overall cyber threat landscape at scale
• Understands current and likely threats specific to the insurance and financial industry
• Highly developed skills in networking, attack analysis, cryptography, programming, offensive and defensive security concepts
• Experience analyzing network traffic to identify and classify advanced threats within the context of big-data analytics
• Capacity to relate findings of active hunting engagements to both executive and technical audiences
• Strong verbal communication stills

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for forensic analysis of network packet captures, DNS, proxy, NetFlow, malware, host-based security and application logs, as well as logs from various types of security sensors.

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:

• Understands or has deployed open source analytics solutions such as Kibana/Log Stash
• Experience creating “Live Response” scripts for Linux and Windows environments
• Detailed understanding of the cyber threat landscape
• Skilled at developing mitigation strategies and determining the benefits, risks, and resource requirements of each
• Can develop and prioritize recommendations for detection, analysis, containment, eradication of the incident and recovery of systems and networks
• Can use forensic artifacts to understand and reconstruct cyber security incidents and attacks
• Demonstrates innovative thinking, continuous learning and sharing of best practices
• Familiarity with malware reverse engineering concepts

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

Previously, I was responsible for regional or functional analytic support, including network security expertise, pertaining to a wide range of Cyber threat actors affecting multiple departments.

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:

• Prior scripting experience to enhance intrusion analysis efficiency
• A relevant security certification (CISSP, GCIA, GCIH, GREM, CEH)
• Experience with ArcSight, HBSS, Nessus, Websense, or Command Cyber Readiness Inspections
• Knowledge of DoD CND directives
• Dark web intelligence
• Familiarity with M3, Palantir, TAC, ARCSIGHT, RSA Security Analytics, CCD, QLIX, TIDE and Proton
• Working with and supporting enterprise technologies
• Data analytics, interpretation and presentation

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for understanding of Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actors, their motivations, skill sets, tool sets and intent.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Produce monthly cyber CI threat reports in collaboration with teammates, NGA partners and Intelligence Community peers as necessary
• Shall be a credentialed graduate of an accredited federal or DoD CI training academy (ex
• Sets the strategy and future roadmaps for tools and processes – including the use of emerging technologies and practices, establishing lifecycle governance within functional area
• Provides direction and leads strategic control issue(s), developments and journeys including funding/budgets, staff alignment, third party consulting, deadlines, issues and troubleshooting, risks, and outcomes
• Responds to, engages, and guides internal/external auditors and examiners to ensure accuracy, appropriate communication quality and business outcomes
• Consults and engages with aligned business executives on their requirements and related business management risks, directions, changes and issues
• Provides leadership and develops a high-performing team ensuring that skills and abilities meet present and future demands while simultaneously creating a positive work environment that retains and attracts talent
• Experience of working as a Forensics Investigator / Threat Researcher