Network Security Architect Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for governance and oversight to network cyber security services including managing total cost of operations of the security service.

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:

• Management of a 24/7 Network Operations Center (CCNAs, CCIEs )
• Deep Fire wall experience
• Leading and driving large and complex customer engagements as it relates to Network and Security
• Proven track record of successfully Architecting enterprise networking projects
• Strong Information Security knowledge (Certification would be an asset) and up-to-date knowledge on network security vulnerabilities and network-based security attack vectors
• Glass Half Full” attitude towards opportunities and problem solving
• Understanding of secure application development practices
• Strong understanding of network protocols, security architecture, and network attach techniques

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

Previously, I was responsible for sales support in scope developing and pricing of RMF cyber security solutions to government RFP responses.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Implementation and/or operation of Cisco NGFW infrastructure at an enterprise with multiple branches across several continents
• Experience with F5 loadbalancers, reverse proxy and VPN technologies
• Strong knowledge of state of the art network security and firewall technologies , solutions & concepts
• Strong knowledge of content security, web-proxy
• Strong knowledge of hardware security modules, key mngmnt & protection
• Strong knowledge of the complete TCP/IP protocol suite including protocol knowledge
• Strong in architecture and design principles
• Good Problem Analysis and Analytical Skills

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

Previously, I was responsible for technical advice and opinions in risk assessments and cyber security audits undertaken by Cyber Security NSW.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Expert understanding of network testing processes and applicable toolsets
• Experience with network hardware, and configurations
• Thorough understanding of the current threat landscape and trends
• Knowledge of enterprise systems, network and applicable security designs
• Background in at least one network security discipline (design, implementation, operation, testing)
• Experienced in performing network and/or application security testing – preferably DDOS testing
• Basic understanding of data analytics and reporting
• In-depth knowledge of network security and security operations, including Check Point firewalls, F5 load balancers, Unified Threat Management firewalls and IPS

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the network security architect position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical leadership, guidance, and assistance to development teams in implementation of cyber security strategies and designs, and participate in building the cyber security vision and roadmap.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience with Microsoft PowerShell and automating security processes or configuration in a public cloud
• Experience or aptitude with software defined networking (SDN)
• Experience with automation through object-oriented programming and scripting
• Experience with deploying network virtual appliances in a public cloud space
• Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS certification
• Experience of leading an architecture function, or a similar
• Cisco Certified Internet Expert (CCIE) or equivalent
• Proven track record in architecting enterprise networks, implementation and engineering

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for actionable intelligence and recommendations to enable security resources to more effectively prioritize protections against cyber threats.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Strong understanding on internetworking technologies likes VLAN, STP, and Routing Protocol like EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, Static Routing, route-redistribution, summarization, Policy-Routing, well as MPLS-based technologies
• Working knowledge and understanding of security, such as IPSEC tunnels, VPNs and firewalls
• Strong understanding of switching technologies
• Extensive working knowledge for network services, such as HSRP, TFTP, SCP, SSH, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DNS, NAT
• Using and interpreting packet captures
• Application Delivery and Load Balancing
• Cloud Services (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Cloud integration)
• Experience in planning, infrastructure assessment and migrations