Information Assurance Manager Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for security control guidance and recommendations, to include those requirements found in NIST 800-53, Director of Central Intelligence Directives (DCID) 6/3, DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process, DoD Instruction (DoDI) 8510.01 RMF, 500 Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs) to include applicable overlays, Continuity of Operations Planning, Security Technical Implementation Guide and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scan results.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Strong understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Strong understanding of Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
• Strong understanding of Computer Network Defense (Firewalls, Proxy Servers, HBSS)
• Experience working with Windows platforms (Server and workstation, SQL and SharePoint)
• Experience writing and reviewing Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) and Memorandums of Agreement (MOA)
• Strong understanding of Active Directory (GPO, RBAC, DAC)
• Experience using DISA’s Continuous Monitoring and Risk Scoring (CMRS)
• Experience with the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for expertise/support to ensure company’s security framework remains in compliance with applicable regulations including evolving data privacy regulations.

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:

• Hands on expertise in using performance monitoring & diagnostic tools to set up, configure and monitor Windows and Unix / Linux operating systems and gather server side metrics for performance testing engagements
• Experience running and operating a security program based on ISO-27001, NIST 800-53, or similar framework
• Experience in defining and articulating requirements and working with product engineering and information security teams to assess, measure, and improve information security controls
• Understanding of HIPAA, federal and state classifications of PII, and eDiscovery processes and procedures
• Hands on / expert in java and C#
• Hands on expertise in using/maintaining different test automation frameworks
• Experience in executing leadership and managerial duties in a production environment
• Experience implementing the NISPOM, JAFAN 6/3, DCID 6/3, ICD-503 or equivalent requirements to include technical computer/network system auditing

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for on the job training to Customer personnel in new processes that are compliant with the NIST RMF and DoDI 8510.01.

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:

• CompTIA CASP CE
• Uses the automated tools eMASS to capture and report test results
• Experience with DIACAP and RMF
• CE/OS Certificate
• Expert knowledge of NIST publications and is able to work strategically on transition of DIACAP to RMF
• Security Architecture – Ensure that all cybersecurity tools and their systems are seamlessly integrated into the greater FERC system architecture
• General knowledge of IT technologies, processes, and procedures
• General knowledge of physical security technologies, processes, and procedures

I would like to submit my application for the information assurance manager opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for support personnel to transition previous Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) accreditation policies, procedures, and packages to meet Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements and maintain them throughout the systems lifecycle.

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

• Up to date knowledge of ISO27000 series
• Sound, broad knowledge of IT and its business context
• Broad knowledge of IT Security technical control requirements
• Understanding of fundamental networking principles
• Understanding and knowledge of regulatory aspects of information security including data protection legislation and SOX
• Execution Responsibility
• MS/BS/BA preferably in Information Technology or Business or equivalent experience, education or training
• Test Life Cycle Management, knowledge of and experience with Test Management Tools such as MS Office, MS MTM, Jira, ALM, TFS

I would like to submit my application for the information assurance manager opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for support to ensure company processes remain in compliance with SOC control frameworks, and applicable data privacy regulations.

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:

• Knowledge in UNIX, Linux, Windows operating systems
• Experience evaluating proposed technologies, services and configurations for policy compliance volatility assessments of hardware and media prior to release or disposal
• Develop and implement a continuous monitoring program that includes configuration changes, policy compliance user and network activity auditing
• Experience managing Airborne ISR projects
• Demonstrated Project Management expertise on an Airborne ISR program
• Detail oriented, with excellent oral and written communications skills
• Strong “Team First” orientation – leveraging personnel diversity to build a strong cohesive team
• Direct experience on the SS-AISR program with demonstrated customer credibility