Network Specialist Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for 2nd or 3rd level support to Operations group, mainly Load Balancing, DNS/DHCP IP management and support.

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

• Securing network system by establishing and enforcing policies, and defining and monitoring access
• The support and administration of firewall environments in line with IT security policy
• Configuration of firewalls and switching equipment
• Develops and maintains a positive relationship with clients, colleagues and vendors
• Willing to work off-hours and weekends, as needed
• Previous experience managing Linux-based firewalls such as Vyatta, Openswan, Pulse, Windows RRAS
• Experience with various computer operating systems (e.g., Microsoft Windows versions 7 to present version
• Knowledge of Cisco switching and routing protocols, EIGRP, RIP, OSPF, BGP,TELNET, SNMP, TCP/IP, UDP, FTP is important

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for customer training and knowledge documentation.Complies with and supports ITIL change-incident-problem management processes and work instructions.

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:

• Oversees the design of complex networks and assumes the technical lead for multiple, concurrent network projects
• Demonstrates specialized network design and data center expertise
• Provides strategic and tactical direction for advanced network connectivity and vendor code releases
• Serves as an escalation point and provides expert technical expertise and diagnosis in resolving the most complex network problems
• Extensive experience and deep knowledge of LAN and Wireless networks
• Leads, trains, and mentors other engineers
• Cisco Unified Collaboration Suite of Applications (CUCM, CUC, IMP, VCS, MRA, TMS, Telepresence, VGW, CUBE)
• Microsoft and Cisco Collaboration Integration

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership for the ongoing Service Design, Transition and Operations for Network Services as needed, including Supplier Management, Service Level Management, Service Catalog management, Change Management, Release and Deployment Management, Service Testing and Validation, Configuration Management, Incident Management, Problem Management, and service monitoring.

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:

• The job requires very strong knowledge of networking technology such as routing, switching, network security
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) designation or actively in pursuit
• CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) designation or actively in pursuit
• Advanced knowledge of Active Directory, virtual server technologies (Hyper-V), Microsoft Server platforms, MS Exchange, backup technologies, network protocols/firewalls, Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager and best security practices and compliance rules and other identity and access management technologies
• Be fully knowledgeable with practices and related tools for Data Centre Management and IT Operation functions (including ITIL, ITSM, and Change Management)
• Have advanced technical skills for technology infrastructure management (including WAN, LAN, Server, Network Management, Telecommunication)
• Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP, Fortinet Firewalls, FortiAnalyzer, Cisco ISE, Windows Server Technologies, Cisco Switches/ Routers/ Controllers/ Access Point / Net Scaler Load Balancers
• Experience working with Private and/or Public Cloud environments (Azure) would be an asset

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for day-to-day leadership at the functional level in support of new technologies, network performance, change management, problem management, and reliability.

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

• Develop test strategies, devices, and systems
• Extensive experience maintaining an Enterprise Application Server in production environment
• Security+ and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certifications
• An understanding of Virtual Machines (VM), Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), CAC authentication, Big IP, Microsoft Sharepoint administration and troubleshooting, and Converged Networking
• Role Specific Competencies
• A high level of attention to detail and follow through
• Intermediate computer skills with experience in MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook
• JCNCIA, or equivalent certification is preferred

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for day to day support for both internal and customer network infrastructure via incident, problem or change management processes.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• EnCase Certified Forensic Examiner (EnCE), EnCase Certified eDiscovery Practitioner (EnCEP), Certified Forensic Security Responder (CFSR), GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM), Certified Reverse Engineering Analyst (CREA), Wireshark Certified Network Analyst (WCNA), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), or Network+ Certification preferred
• Experience with the operations, maintenance, and sustained engineering of LAN to WAN internetworking
• CCNA, Network+, Security +, CCNE, or a related Certification preferred
• Uses judgement in data analysis to develop and design solutions for moderately complex processes
• Prior budget experience preferred
• Manage Network Change Ticket queues by identifying tickets that require Change Management review
• Assign CM ownership for all NCTs that require CM review
• Regularly review of Change Activity List, Pre-Approved list and provide optimization recommendations to management based on analysis of historical information