IT Security Engineer Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for 3rd level technical expertise for Microsoft Active Directory, Azure Active Directory & Components (Solid Understanding )Active Directory Federation Services,Identify and remediate threats, risks and vulnerabilities that may affect and/or impact the secure operation and availability of Active Directory and related services.

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

• Knowledge of Firewalls, Iptables, Syslog, IDS/IPS, Web Security, Endpoint Protection, Forensic Investigation
• Strong knowledge of Infosec governance frameworks (PCI DSS, ISO 27001)
• Information security experience in a software development environment
• Experience developing security policies for cloud-based infrastructure
• A solid understanding of information security in general
• Radius / Authentication Knowledge
• Knowledge of IDconfirm desirable
• Integration / Packaging

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for advice and guidance to functional departments and leadership teams on policies and best practices for information security.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Monitor and analyze web application firewall alerts and logs, monitors and analyzes database activity monitoring logs, assists with the configuration and deployment of related software and systems
• DISA STIGs application experience
• Detailed technical knowledge of database, network and operating system security
• Experience with level 1 PCI compliance process preferred
• CISSP, ISSA, CCSP or related security certification(s) valued
• Prefer Palo Alto Firewall experience
• Experience with enterprise configuration management tools
• Experience with enterprise security services

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

Previously, I was responsible for technical leadership and mentors and consults with less experienced staff in in planning, methods, procedures, standards, and best practices.

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

• Hands-on experience with endpoint security products such as
• Technical training, including CCIE or CCNP Security certification
• Advanced knowledge of MPLS and Metro-Ethernet circuits, and understand how to implement and troubleshoot BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, DMVPN, NAT and ACLs
• Understand how vPC works in NX-OS
• Certifications in Security, Cisco Microsoft (MS Security Systems Engineer, CNSE, CCNA, CCNIP, CCIE, ) or Citrix preferred
• Experience securing servers and workstations in a Citrix environment
• Knowledge of configuration and implementation of Cisco-based routers, switches and wireless access
• Broad technology experience and troubleshooting skills

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

Previously, I was responsible for input on design, develop and execute risk reduction strategies and approaches based on recognized best practices.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Engage and direct the Security Operations Center of our third-party security services vendor, in monitoring and tracking security incidents reported by log monitoring and IPS/IDS systems
• Monitor and run queries (index search or regex) against our central log collector to correlate reported security incidents by IPS/IDS systems, log monitoring systems, firewalls, content filters, with internal IP’s, involved end-users and/or systems
• Monitor patch management progress, assist Server and Desktop teams with configuration where needed, analyze systems for vulnerabilities and known exploits and advises Server and Desktop teams on remediation, prioritizing the most vulnerable systems
• Configure and support next generation end point protection software and assists with deployment where needed
• Assist with configuration of existing PKI, verifies best practice industry standards with respect to security and advises of any suggested changes
• Monitor licensing, maintenance and general well-being of all security systems and products •
• Work with network team on design, configuration and implementation of network access control systems, with respect to security
• Work with network team on design, configuration and implementation of existing and new wireless network systems, with respect to security, monitors for rogue wireless access points connected to wired company networks and advises network team around remediation

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for daily support for the adherence of policies, procedures and best practices across the enterprise.

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 enterprise mobile device security management
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) CISSP Preferred
• Other GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)---GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCEH)Or equivalent Preferred
• Support creation, updating, and entry of all system IT Disaster Recovery (ITDR) plans into the client's database for 27 research systems
• Develop, maintain and execute schedules for the POA and Milestones as directed by client
• Manage ITDR plans
• Chair Technical Exchange Meetings on new Research systems architecture, security issues, and prepare meeting notices, agendas, briefings and minutes
• Enforce Director National Intelligence (DNI) Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) compliance for IA, as it applies to the client's research systems