Cybersecurity Consultant Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the cybersecurity consultant position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for linux Security Administration support to enterprise production systems to include monthly maintenance, patching, and disaster recovery.

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

• Understanding of how to implement best practices for designing and securing Active Directory
• Practical, hands-on experience implementing Public Key Infrastructures
• Understanding in the configuration of Windows Firewall
• Experience with DoD and Public Utilities clients
• Experience of preparing good quality written reports, presenting technical information in a coherent and accessible way to a non-technical audience
• Certification as a PCIP, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, or other Security discipline preferred
• Highly motivated self-starter who is able to self-prioritize to ensure optimum & timely RESULTS
• Current/Former PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) certification

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

Previously, I was responsible for systems administration on Windows and Virtualization platforms including HA solution design; capacity planning; performance tuning; patching; monitoring and upgrades.

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:

• Lead a team of 4 - 6 engineers, mentor engineers, manage projects
• Proven experience in Project Deployment
• Good Infrastructure and Network Domain knowledge
• Excellent knowledge in Security infrastructure devices and applications
• Relevant product or professional security certifications will be advantages
• Deployment Toolkit, System Center Operations Manager
• Extensive knowledge of Blue Prism RPA tool (minimum of 12 months working experience)
• Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances, Check Point

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

Previously, I was responsible for training and guidance for security including Threat Modeling, Penetration Testing, SDL, Code Security Reviews, Cloud security reviews, third party risk mitigation, and decision making on exception handling.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Legislative process and Congressional relations
• Executive level team and stakeholder engagement management
• Coordination of taskings/actions between U.S. Federal Government departments and agencies
• CISSP or other cybersecurity policy industry certifications
• Experience working with senior leadership to evaluate and shape an organization's Cyber Strategy
• Have knowledge of SDN to support the integration of SDN with the existing network, provisioning of new application profiles with policy-based control, maintaining and updating the application profiles and troubleshooting of SDN
• Relevant experience in ICS design OR ICS operations OR cyber security in networks and computer architectures
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders and teams

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for reports on the design and operating effectiveness of the IAM internal control structure along with recommendations that improve the design, effectiveness, and efficiency of IAM control or process.

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

• Experience working in both Ubuntu and Windows
• Highly independent and strongly motivated
• Bash scripts, Python and C++
• RESTful programming
• Experience with working in or delivering management consulting services to the federal government preferred
• Knowledge of analytical or technical client environments, including Cybersecurity, data science, or predictive intelligence preferred
• Knowledge of federal human resources policies and regulations preferred
• Prior Big 4 or consulting experience

I would like to submit my application for the cybersecurity consultant opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for excellent customer service and gain exposure to other operating systems managed by our Cybersecurity IAM team.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Cisco Sourcefire, F5 Load Balancer and McAfee security products
• Knowledge in network, system and database security architecture, technologies and vulnerabilities
• Knowledge of security management processes and procedures
• Works standalone or without appreciable direction
• Cisco CCNA Certificate
• ITIL Certificate or knowledge
• Current TS/SCI Eligibility with polygraph
• Strong Program Management and Crisis Management Skills Able to create a client security baseline