Information Security Manager Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for project management for assigned security projects for remote locations PCI-DSS status, and third-party vendor or client support.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Knowledge of RBI, NYSDFS and other key US regulations related to IT and IS
• Strategic thinker who is able to combine technical skills with overall business strategy to creatively solve complex problems
• Proven Technology Operations Management experience
• Experience in leading teams of employees, contractors and vendor partners
• Strong presentation skills and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Experience working with and communicating to senior leaders
• Willingness to challenge traditional thinking by actively engaging in constructive dialogue
• Knowledge of IT & IS regulations in India and USA

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for project management for assigned security projects for remote locations PCI-DSS status, vendor oversight and RFP’s.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Ensure identification, management, and regular tracking of project process
• General windows understanding
• MS project experience or similar experience
• CISSP, CISM or ISSMP certification preferred
• RSA ArcherITIL concepts, particularly Change Management
• Prefer prior experience in developing or managing information security programs subject to regulatory requirements such as SOX, PCI, HIPAA, FISMA, or DOD standards
• Prefer prior experience working within a risk framework, such as NIST RMF, COBIT, or COSO
• Deep knowledge of SOX Act, ISAE-3402 & SSAE-16 standards

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for input to Engineers and Developers for additional configuration of application firewalls via IT project management and change management.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience in a large global organization
• Can bring focus and collaborative team work to a collection of highly skilled, highly independent staff
• Can exhibit good judgement in both careful, well thought out strategic settings and fast paced emergency situations, sometimes both at once
• Can explain the why and the how of growing technical, social, and organizational skills to varied audiences, especially a technical audience
• Understands security and safety in complex systems
• Understands how the internet works
• Aware of the context they are operating in, can detect changes, and can adjust their choices appropriately to a predictably good outcome
• Interest in internet technologies and fundamental protocols such as HTTP, TCP/IP, and DNS

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

Previously, I was responsible for councel on IT risk through collaboration with key stakeholders such as VP/CIO, IT Management, Director of Risk Management, Internal Control Services, and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

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:

• Industry knowledge of and experience with PCI programs
• Verbal, written and presentation skills in English
• Strong knowledge of modern OS’s including Microsoft Windows XP through 8.1, RedHat Linux, Solaris, Android and iOS
• Knowledge of multi-factor authentication platforms
• Information Security certifications including but not limited to SANS or CISSP
• Strong working experience with wide variety of hardware including servers, storage, workstations, laptops, routers, switches, firewalls and wireless, Virtualization software, Microsoft Active Directory, Apple iOS, Linux is preferred
• Working knowledge of an intrusion detection system is preferred
• Working knowledge of mainframe and mid-range systems, and CA-Top Secret preferred

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

Previously, I was responsible for leadership to team of project managers to deliver multiple IT security projects, including some large and complex projects.

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:

• Support the CISO in developing and implementing an information security program which includes technology, policy and procedures designed to protect enterprise communications, systems and assets from internal and external threats
• Stay current on federal and state laws and applicable regulations related to the protection of PHI, PII, and PCI ensuring compliance
• Maintenance and development of all security policies, controls and cyber incident response planning
• Review system-related information security plans throughout the organizations network and act as liaison to the Information Systems Department
• Develop and maintain security training program new initiatives directly connected to the information security programs
• Lead and execute information security risk assessment/audits and serve as the internal auditor for information security
• Prepares and ensures the organization’s disaster recovery and business continuity plans for information systems are tested and in place
• Understanding of various operating environments, Unix, Windows, Linux, Cisco, MAC, HP