Director, Cyber Security Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for expertise and knowledge of current industry trends in technology and cyber security risk standards to improve the security posture across the firm.

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

• Assess complex problems and identify practical short-term and sustaining solutions
• Bachelors/Masters in a related field or relevant work experience
• Knowledge of network security architecture concepts, including topology, protocols, components, and principles would be advantages
• Some Programming experiences in languages (scripting/functional/imperative -- C/C++, Java, Python, Scala, R, ) would be advantages
• In depth knowledge of system and application vulnerabilities OWASP, NIST, SANS…
• Skill in conducting security design reviews and recognizing vulnerabilities in systems
• Prior experience in Cyber security design / engineering would be advantageous
• CISSP, CISM, CISA a bonus

I would like to submit my application for the director, cyber security opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for periodic updates, reports, and recommendations to management regarding standard methodologies around cyber resilience, inclusive of information security and information technology controls, risk assessments and risk remediation strategies.

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

• Understanding of security incident management such as ISO 27035
• Knowledge of Project Management tools such as MS Project
• Organised, rigorous, clear and reactive with excellent communication skills are strongly appreciated
• Previous leadership experience of engineering teams
• Build and maintain strong team of Engineers nationally
• Mentor Engineers in technology and sales experience
• Manage Engineers through lifecycle of delivery engagement
• Previous experience in a pre-sales, advisory, and/or delivery role

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

Previously, I was responsible for cyber security leadership and technical guidance to both the Cyber Security Team as well as other areas of IT and the business.

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

• Substantial knowledge of cyber security threats and risk mitigation strategies
• Experience implementing Payment Card Information Data Security Standards
• Experience in managing enterprise identity and access management platforms
• Proven knowledge in Cloud Security platforms and managing data protection technologies
• Experience with security measures and metrics
• Lead a team of experts to define, analyze and ensure proper implementation of cyber security in software architectures for Safety and Productivity Solution’s products
• Mentor and Coach architects, developers and cyber security engineers, providing technical leadership, guidance and assistance to development teams in implementation of cyber security strategies and designs
• Manage project teams, including setting the cyber security vision and roadmap, being the primary contact for technical communications to stakeholders (including executive leadership), collaborating with Lead Engineers, and advocating for product/solution ideas across functional groups

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for cyber-security expertise to the line of business IT Security teams in the course of risk assessment and advisory work.

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

• Experience in computer intrusion analysis and incident response and Intrusion detection/response
• Experience in computer evidence seizure, computer forensic analysis, and data recovery, network forensics and system log analysis
• Experience with current cyber threats and the associated tactics, techniques, and procedures used to exploit computer networks
• Current experience with advanced persistent cyber threats and the associated tactics, techniques, and procedures used to infiltrate computer networks
• Strong knowledge of current intrusion analysis tools and methodologies to include but not limited to
• Wireshark, Multiple SIEM technologies, Nessus, Metasploit, nmap, EnCase Enterprise, ForensicTool Kit (FTK)
• Good working knowledge of governance, risk management and compliance routines and control processes
• A valid ITIL Foundation Certification, and a valid ITIL Practioner Certification

I would like to submit my application for the director, cyber security opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for presentations and training as a member of the Cyber Security Speakers Bureau to reduce people-related cyber risk.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Previous P&L and or business revenue objective responsibilities
• Leading and shaping a service offering in the cyber security space
• Have a passion for helping organisations operate safely and securely
• Commercial acumen and budget management
• Previous security clearance preferred
• Experience in the evaluation, selection and decision making as it relates to security controls
• Knowledge and expertise in designing and architecting information technology and security controls across complex and diverse networks, applications and infrastructures
• CISSP/ISSAP, CISM, or other relevant information security industry recognized certification preferred