Forensic Analyst Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for forensic and analytical PED support (which includes processing, exploitation and dissemination of latent fingerprints, digitized latent prints, forensic reports, production statistics for management status reporting and standard operating procedures / SOPs).

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:

• With new technologies and programming techniques for multiple software languages, including, but not limited to SQL programming, C#, C/C++, Perl, Python
• Using regular expression patterns in order to conduct bit-by-bit live searches on media
• Producing forensically sound images of digital media, , SATA, IDE, flash drives using imaging software, such as FTK imager or other command line tools, both internal & external write block hardware
• Wiping, verifying, and validating media before and after conducting an examination
• Using virtual platforms such as VMware Server / Workstation in order to mount & view media in its native operating system
• Understanding Basic Unix commands for study of CACHE Flow Logs & of hexadecimal code, file structures to include file headers and footers
• Using Web filtering, Spam Filtering, and Message Capturing Technologies
• Conducting cell phone exploitation and extracting pertinent data using cell phone analysis tools such as Device Seizure, Neutrino, BitPim, .XRY/.XACT and other open source tools

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for computer forensic and intrusion analyst support to high technology investigations in the form of computer evidence seizure, computer forensic analysis, data recovery, and network assessments.

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

• Infrastructure investigation skills
• Law enforcement or legal experience
• EnCE, CFCE or ACE certification
• Preferably ISEB qualified (or equivalent)
• Experience and knowledge of business analysis principles, methodologies and tools across both Waterfall and Agile projects
• Experience of developing and maintaining strong relationships with business stakeholders
• Competent with Business Process Modelling Notation (BPMN) and writing use cases
• Confident and comfortable to work under pressure and manage a number of tasks simultaneously

In response to your job posting for forensic analyst, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for support for voice encryption services and migration of phones into encrypted environment utilizing industry standard tool sets and best practices.

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:

• Using Hyper Terminal to communicate with cell phones using AT commands
• Using cell phone analysis tools such as Device Seizure, BitPim, .XRY/.XACT
• Experieince managing large and small scale incidents
• Experieince leading digital forensic investigations
• Experience with log analysis from various formulas
• Understanding of risk-based frameworks
• Familiar with FTK or similar digital forensics
• Experience with Malware and reverse engineering of malicious code

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for digital forensic services including the examination of computers and other digital devices, digital evidence preservation, recovery, analysis, electronic mail extraction and database examination.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience writing and interpreting scripts
• Willingness to serve as a member of an Incident Response Team (IRT) and respond to emergency calls during non-business hours, as needed
• Willingness to learn new forensic skills
• Experience in conducting forensics
• Experience of enterprise level information security or information technology
• Experience with industry standard digital forensic tools (EnCase, Cellebrite, FTK, Device Seizure)
• Proficiency with forensic techniques and the most commonly used forensic toolsets, such as EnCase, and FTK Suite
• Strong knowledge of Exchange, Active Directory, TCP/IP, DHCP and DNS

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for identification and seizure support, forensic data acquisition/imaging, forensically sound and non-forensic collection/capture of electronically stored information (ESI) from innumerable file structures and sources.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Deep experience of working as a team or project lead
• ISEB qualified (or equivalent)
• The gravitas to gain credibility and trust with senior staff
• Experience with successfully managing scope in challenging environments
• Experience with security incident and event analytics and monitoring technology including regular maintenance and tuning, correlation rules, filters, lists, views, and reports
• Experience managing targeted attacks
• An understanding of commonly used targeted attack techniques, tactics, and procedures Strong general IT and INFOSEC background including cryptography and network/systems/physical security
• Understanding of network-based and system-level attacks and mitigation methods