Information Security Engineer, Senior Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for support to local government entities (130+) as they work to improve their security maturity in alignment with newly adopted security standards based on NIST 800-53 and Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).

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 experience with security technologies, such as IDS/IPS, firewalls, identity management solutions, web/content filtering, encryption technologies, SIEM and anti-malware systems
• Best practices in securing operating systems, applications, databases and networks
• In-depth knowledge of operating system configuration management (Windows / Linux / Mac)
• Experience with implementation of APIs and technology integrations
• Knowledge of IT security and various frameworks (NIST, ISO, ITL, COBIT )
• Knowledge of DoD (Department of Defense) 8500 series Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes
• LDAP Database SME
• Expertise in translating applicable industry best practices and international laws and regulations into control requirements

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for oversight and guidance on the implementation of the NIST 800-171 security controls.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience with Radius and AAA account management, LDAP and directory services, multifactor authentication, and/or password vaulting technologies preferred
• Bachelors of Science in related Information Technology field
• Demonstrated hands on experience with Next Generation Firewall and Intrusion Prevention Systems (Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Cisco, Snort, SourceFire)
• Demonstrated hands on experience with public cloud infrastructure (Amazon AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Experience with system administration in medium to large corporate environments
• Knowledge of vulnerabilities, Cyber threats and information security tools
• Knowledge of cloud providers Amazon AWS or Microsoft Azure preferred
• Experience configuring and deploying Juniper SRX firewalls preferred

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

Previously, I was responsible for guidance for meeting NIST 800-53 Security Requirements and other DoN cybersecurity requirements.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience with Backup and Recovery Strategy and Enterprise Cloud is preferred
• In-depth knowledge of leading Cloud providers and security services they provide
• Very good TCP/IP knowledge
• Good Knowledge of higher level protocols (HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, DNS, …)
• Fluent Linux administration
• Fluent Windows administration
• Basic scripting (BASH, Python...)
• Good understanding of security technologies (Antivirus, Firewall, IPS...)

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

Previously, I was responsible for initial research to determine the type of node and identify any applications (viz web services/FTP/TLS versions /SMTP/name Services etc.) running on the target system to assist and remediate in working with asset owners.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge of sourcing methodologies, operating models and working with professional services firms
• An intimate knowledge of the TCP/IP networking protocol suite and LAN/WAN technologies
• Working knowledge of DirSync/Azure AD Sync/Azure AD Connect
• Working knowledge of ADFS (Active Directory Federated Services)
• Experience with Network Access Control (NAC)
• Exceptional organizational and task management skills with emphasis on detail and follow-up
• Comprehensive understanding of TCP/IP, network protocols, and packet analysis
• Hands-on experience in security event management and incident response

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the information security engineer, senior position.

Previously, I was responsible for formal support for measuring the effectiveness of the Johnson Controls’ Global Governance, Risk Management & Compliance Framework (based on NIST 800-53 and ISO 27001 Standards) This includes evaluating overall information technology risk and maintaining an active view on the actual, mitigated and residual risks in the global Johnson Controls technology environment.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Monitor system health and key performance metrics
• Diagnose problems and solve issues
• Proficient in modern web development patterns and practices
• Demonstrable experience in process automation and development of automation tools
• Deep understanding of continuous integration and deployment methods/pipelines (jobs, builds, deployments)
• Proficiency with common web frameworks and languages such as NodeJS, Python, PHP, Ruby
• Familiarity with Docker and/or other Containerization Technologies
• Background in web application security