Information Security Lead Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for tier 2 support of the network security architecture to include firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention, content filtering, network access control, and related network- based controls.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Prepare IT Security plans
• Coordinate with stakeholders at various levels for Rights Management solution deployment
• Strong DevOps Background (Linux Administration) preferred
• Experience in AWS & related technologies preferred
• Knowledge of Active Directory & its components
• Experience with DRP is an added advantage
• Industry recognized certification in IT Security is an added advantage
• Strong project management skills including complete project lifecycle

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for physical security risk based assessment for the security controls scoping of all commercial, retail branches and business centre projects.

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

• Professional/technical certifications, such as A+, Network+, Security+, MCSA, MCSE, CCNA or equivalent IT or Information Security related certifications
• Exceptional customer service approach and attention to detail
• Experience with supporting various hardware
• Should have an experience of working in global partnerships
• A Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or commensurate certification
• Experience leading Federal Assessment and Authorization (A&A) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) initiatives
• Experience drafting and maintaining security plans subject to FISMA security requirements
• Demonstrated experience providing detailed security technical leadership to security employees of various labor categories and skills in telecommunications on IT projects of similar size and scope

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

Previously, I was responsible for enterprise-wide leadership and direction in all areas of information security, risk management, regulatory compliance and security programs.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Customer/mission focused
• Previous experience working as a security professional in an SCI environment
• Familiarity with the ODAA Baseline Standard requirements, Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG) and Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Experience in FSO, PERSEC, COMSEC and/or program security roles
• Experience with configuring and maintaining business critical information security technology
• Demonstrates leadership skills and capabilities
• Displays technical innovation skills
• Strong working knowledge of Information Security technologies including hardware and software security solutions for end-points, networks, systems and applications

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for recommendations on appropriate security technology and controls for new projects, based on the corporation’s security policy and standards.

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

• Extensive knowledge of security administration and computer security tools
• Experience in technology management or information security in both government and healthcare environments
• Analyzes data/information from one or multiple sources to conduct preparation of the environment, respond to requests for information, and submit intelligence collection and production requirements in support of planning and operations
• Identifies, analyzes, and mitigates threats to internal information technology (IT) systems and/or networks
• Uses data collected from a variety of cyber defense tools (e.g., IDS alerts, firewalls, network traffic logs.) to analyze events that occur within their environments for the purposes of mitigating threats
• Develop tool, process, and operational enhancements to the program in conjunction with a security engineering team
• Coach junior analysts and lead cyber security incident management teams on security best practices and new operational procedures
• Strong knowledge of security Incident Response, tools, and procedures

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for oversight on consulting (advice, guidance, and assistance) to the enterprise, focusing on Information Security risk, to guide the strategic security direction of USAA.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge of specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses
• Knowledge of host/network access control mechanisms (e.g., access control list, capabilities lists)
• Knowledge of systems diagnostic tools and fault identification techniques
• Working knowledge of security assessment standards as PCI, HIPAA, ISO 27001/9001, and SOC2 attestations
• Effective within a highly matrixed business environment.Broadly focused and manage multiple project concurrently
• Work with information security staff to understand the current information security risk, compliance, and remediation landscape
• Information Security Certifications or commitment to earn one within 12 months (CISA, CIA, CISSP)
• Experience in briefing senior Government leadership on cybersecurity and enterprise security topics, threats, risks, and trends, providing guidance on security technological innovations