Information Assurance Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for iA guidance on security vulnerabilities and appropriate mitigation Review designs to ensure IA security compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.

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:

• Analysis of security scan results
• Recommend corrective actions to vulnerable systems
• Develop and write custom scripts (RegEx, Unix Shell, Perl, VBS, PowerShell)
• Knowledge of Intel Security ePO / HBSS
• Knowledge of Nessus / ACAS
• CISSP, GIAC, MCSE, CCNA, CCNP, CCSE, or an equivalent Certification preferred
• Works well within a team and understands the concept of influence management
• Familiar with DoD developement programs

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the information assurance position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for iA & BCP professional leadership & expertise for BU IA teams supporting local bids, projects, acquisitions and culture change in relation to IAMM and Security collateral.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Thorough familiarization with ICD 503 policy document and its implementation by the IC customers
• General knowledge of communication systems (satellite, radio, VOIP, WAN, LAN)
• Network topologies and security management
• Layered security architectures and designs
• Host-based protection and network based security concepts, anti-virus tools
• Encryption, Key Management distribution systems and Public Key Infrastructure
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with assessment tools (ACAS-NESSUS),Windows and LINUX OSs, Cisco, Juniper , Palo Alto, McAfee network security products and systems
• Forward thinker in advanced security architectures, systems, and components

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for knowledge Management Services for all information required to perform Certification and Accreditation services for the White Sands Missile Range Cyber Security Management Office (CSMO).

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Familiar with application of systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories
• Familiar with cyber security specifications such as Risk Management Framework (RMF), DIACAP, STIGs and other government security specifications and guidelines
• Receives and acts on instructions from immediate supervisor
• May have some contact outside Engineering or with external customers
• Pertinent Assessment and Authorization (A&A) / Risk Management Framework (RMF) experience supporting Systems Engineering and Integration efforts for DoD, other Government Agencies or commercial programs or projects
• Prior A&A experience with U.S. Intelligence customers preferred with Xacta experience
• Knowledge of ACAS scanner and VRAM tool
• Knowledge of Navy DIACAP and RMF standards

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for expertise in the provision of information assurance (IA) support for certification and accreditation (C&A), RMF accreditation package and artifact generation, IA program assessments, and security posture presentations.

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

• Minimum CISSP (or IAM III Certification)
• Expert with RMF accreditation packages
• Expert in evaluating security controls and compliance on a variety of hardware and software systems
• Expert with eMASS
• Knowledge of national security information systems related security requirements
• Knowledge of various computer hardware and multiple operating systems in both a stand-alone and in LAN/WAN configurations
• Doctorate or Master’s in cyberecurity, information assurance, or computer science
• Teaching experience at the community college or university level, using hands-on learning techniques, is preferred

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the information assurance position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership and direction to NE personnel by ensuring that IA security awareness, basics, literacy, and training are provided to operations personnel commensurate with their responsibilities.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Be a self-starter and work with little or no direct supervision
• Troubleshoot and solve complex problems with high proficiency
• Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of at least one adjacent discipline (software, systems)
• Use all Microsoft Office applications with ease
• Support the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process
• Assist with conducting technical systems policy-based controls, periodic reviews, and post-assessments throughout the life-cycle of a system or a program leading to system or program security controls guidance
• Support the coordination, development, and review of policies and mechanisms to identify common Allied standards and guidelines relating to classification, testing, security authorization, information assurance, and risk management to achieve accreditation reciprocity
• Prefer ODNI experience