Information Assurance Engineer Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical and policy interpretation and guidance regarding information security issues in support of ICD 503 accreditation activities.

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

• Experience with aerospace design and verification processes to include
• Experience supporting FISMA audits is preferred
• An Active Secret Clearance is preferred
• DoD Secret-level security clearance
• Thorough understanding and application of DoD, Army, NIST, DISA IA regulations and documentation
• Demonstrated performance of an information assurance assessment of a classified software or hardware system in the last 12 months
• Experience with various information system security assessment/hardening tools such as Nessus, Retina, HP Fortify
• Working knowledge of Cyber Security issues including OS, Patching, Scanning and Web Application Security

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical guidance of compliance efforts for enterprise, client and regulatory security/privacy rules, requirements and best practices.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• CISSP or Security + certifications
• Experience with A&A Package Development
• Experience with HBSS, ACAS, SCAP Compliance Checker (SCC), DISA STIGs, splunk, etc
• Encryption solutions and products
• Enterprise and embedded system security architecture and design
• System engineering processes such as requirements analysis, requirement management, use case and scenario
• Experience solving technical problems in a team environment
• Familiarity with cyber security, protocols, cryptography, key management, or Public Key Infrastructure

Please consider me for the information assurance engineer opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for support in the preparation of Analysis and Accreditation support documentation to include providing objective quality evidence of implemented security controls and documenting system security practices.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Intimate knowledge of the OWASP Top 10 Web App Risks and their mitigations
• Working knowledge of Network security practices
• Experience working with Federal Government customers and familiarity with NIST 800-53 security controls
• DoD satellite programs
• Perform cybersecurity/IA test and evaluation (T&E) of Information Technology/National Security Systems (IT/NSS) multi-level security products to assess system capabilities that support the protection of system data, detection of unauthorized system activities, reaction to system compromises, restoration of system capabilities, and continuous monitoring for system threats
• Conduct cybersecurity/IA T&E throughout the full system acquisition lifecycle, supporting both DCO and DoD mission systems
• Review, and analyze, IT security products
• Conduct and oversees cybersecurity/IA testing of CDES systems and products

Please consider me for the information assurance engineer opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for level-3 problem management support, interfacing with other key Corporate IT teams, such as LAN, WAN and Security.

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

• Recommend adjustments to CDES cybersecurity processes or detailed procedures, if appropriate
• Experience with T&E Data Collection
• Understating of DoD 8570.01M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program
• Current CISSP or equivalent certification
• Leading other members of the team
• IAT Level 2 with current certification in Security+CE and a minimum of one OS
• Prior experience and familiarity with cybersecurity analysis, including experience conducting scans and STIGS, use of ACAS and HBSS
• Prior experience and familiarity with development of Certification and Accreditation (C&A) or Assessment & Authorization (A&A) packages IAW DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP), National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework (RMF), or Platform Information Technology (PIT) methodologies

Please consider me for the information assurance engineer opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for certification and accreditation support in the development of security and contingency plans and conducts complex risk and vulnerability assessments; scan systems for vulnerabilities and indications of compromise.

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:

• Experience with scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or Shell
• Experience with requirements tracking tools such as DOORS
• Experience with defect reporting tools
• Experience working with an Agile development methodology
• Artifacts for submission to TSC West IAM
• Work effectively in a fast-paced highly collaborative team cyber defense environment
• Communicate issues, impacts, and corrective actions with excellent written and verbal skills
• Learn new concepts, products and technologies continuously on the job