Network Security Operations Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for technical knowledge to include applications, operating systems, physical security, networks, risk assessment and critical infrastructure continuity.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Has completed a military or commercial instructor certification course, or equivalent
• Handles more complex assignments
• Strong knowledge of applicable subject matter and equipment assemblages being trained and of applicable laboratory training aids, interactive multi-media training technologies and other tools and devices used to conduct training
• Strong knowledge of applicable company policies and procedures
• Strong understanding of business issues and company initiatives
• Understanding of OSI Model, IP Protocol suites and Quality of Service, IPv4 & IPv6 IP address planning and implementations
• Expertise in Routing and switching protocols – BGP, EIGRP, OSPF,HSRP,VRRP,LDP,RSVP, STP, RSTP, MSTP, Multicast, Policy based routing
• Data Center Virtualization-Architecture and Design Capabilities

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

Previously, I was responsible for administrative, security management, Information Protection (IP), Communication Security (COMSEC) and Information Assurance (IA) support during the capabilities planning/pre-acquisition, acquisition, development, production and sustainment phases of various equipment and weapon systems.

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

• Extensive knowledge on network security, cyber, general networking, such as Next Generation Firewalls, SSL VPN, Network Access Control, Authentication/Authorization/Accounting, TCP/IP, Routing and Switching, Cloud, Data Center technologies, Software Defined Networking
• Financial acumen, competency in developing management reports and presenting them to business and senior executives
• Knowledge of scripting and automation will be an added advantage
• Effective communication skills in English, both in verbal and written communication
• This resource will need to be knowledgeable of other Firewall vendors
• The resource will work in day to day operations in global team
• Hands-on experience configuring and deploying Network/Application/Host based Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Netflow analyzers, Web Proxy, VPN, Centralized log systems, (Preferably Cisco ASA, FireEye MSO/MIR/WMPS/EMPS)
• Familiar with Symantec System Recovery and Symantec Endpoint Protection and Antivirus

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for administrative, security management, Information Protection (IP) and Communication Security (COMSEC) support during the capabilities planning/pre-acquisition, acquisition, development, production and sustainment phases of various equipment and weapon systems.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Very good knowledge of TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, DNS Protocols
• Good knowledge of at least one of the Linux distributions
• Excellent communication, prioritization and organization skills
• Advanced in spoken and written English
• Skilled utilizing Network Management tools
• Analytical thinker, Metrics Driven
• Deploying and managing Microsoft Windows Desktop and Server Operating Systems, including Active Directory
• Applying Security measures (Anti-Virus, Web Filtering, or Firewalls) Identity Security measures

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

Previously, I was responsible for requirements regarding capabilities of systems, applications, and processes to help secure access to data and assets.

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:

• Administering Cisco network equipment and monitoring networks and systems
• Comprehensive knowledge of hardware and operating systems including system architectures, network infrastructures, client server principles, backup, recovery, and storage policies and procedures, and planning and implementing disaster prevention and recovery
• Comprehensive knowledge of telecommunications systems protocols and support
• Comprehensive knowledge of Internet systems, protocols, and support
• Comprehensive knowledge of IT security systems, protocols, and support
• Comprehensive knowledge of Cisco HW and SW solutions, switching, routing, WiFi, and security
• Comprehensive knowledge of 802.11 wireless network systems, protocols, and support
• Understanding of business case analysis and reporting and evaluating buy vs

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

Previously, I was responsible for technical guidance on how to design security devices, networks, applications and systems compliant with the requirements of a desired security posture or state.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Extensive hands on experience with configuring, securing, monitoring and troubleshooting client and server class OS
• Expert understanding of continuous diagnostic & mitigation, software patching, cryptography & key management, diagnostic forensics, application whitelisting
• Understanding of IT Security and cybersecurity including Windows client/Servers, routers, servers, storage technologies, firewalls, PKI, PCI
• Triage Security Alerts and investigate malware
• CCNA or Security Certifications preferred
• Familiarity with server monitoring tools such Idera SQL Diagnostic Manager (SQLDM), Microsoft Systems Center Operations Manager (SCOM), WhatsUP Gold, and Cloud based tools
• Knowledge of IT concepts, issues, practices, methodologies, and trends
• Understanding of networking concepts, such as firewall administration, VPN & Access Control, Routing and switching