Penetration Tester Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the penetration tester position.

Previously, I was responsible for information systems and security engineering support for the development, implementation, and evaluation of audit, authentication, authorization, and identity initiatives for IC ITE and legacy environments.

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

• Strong background in network devices (Firewalls, routers, switches, load balancers)
• Technical focus on both application (Web, Mobile “Fat” application assessments) and infrastructure testing
• CompTIA Net+, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Security+, Certified Penetration Testing Engineer (CPTE), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or GSEC Certification
• CompTIA Net+, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Security+, CPTE - Certified Penetration Testing Engineer, CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker, or GSEC Certification
• CEH and Offensive Security Certification, including OSCP, GPEN, or GWAPT
• Client/Server exposure
• Mainframe exposure
• Database exposure

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

Previously, I was responsible for assistance in response to product security incidents where application / product security expertise is required.

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:

• IAT or IAM Level II and III Certification, including CISSP, GSEC, CASP, CEH, or CISA
• MCSE, CCSE, CCSP, or TICSA Certification preferred
• Analyse test results, draw conclusions from results, and develop targeted exploit examples
• Intermediate knowledge of a programming or scripting language such a C, C#, Python, Objective C, Java, Javascript, SQL
• Have managed networks and systems for both Windows and Unix platforms
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking, and network services such as NDS, SMTP, DHCP
• A good understanding of all aspects of Penetration Testing techniques and methodologies used
• Higher technical education, preferred profile - information technology

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for subject matter expertise focusing on offensive security testing operations, working to test defensive mechanisms in an organization.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Strong Understanding and Experience on HP Web inspect, Burp Suite Pro, Wireshark, Nessus, Nmap, Kali Linux, SQL Map, Metasploit,, Zap Proxy, Veracode, Aircrack, Nikto, Maltego
• GWAPT, GPEN, OSCP and/or OSCTP certifications
• Experience with assessment tools, such as scanners, administrative utilities, local proxies, debuggers, fuzzers
• CompTIA Net+, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Security+ or CPTC (Certified Penetration Testing Consultant), ECSA (EC-Council Certified Security Analyst), or GSEC Certification
• Knowledge of common network tools (e.g., ping, traceroute, nslookup, tcpdump/wireshark)
• Working knowledge of Cybersecurity frameworks such as OWASP
• CEH qualified
• Administrator level knowledge of Server Operating Systems specifically Unix and Windows

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for periodic training opportunities to Product Security Managers on technical security topics related to attack / defense of products.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Intricate technical knowledge of TCP/IP Networking/Routing, Intranet / Internet Architectures and Segregation Technologies/VLANs, Firewalls, Intrusion Detection, Intrusion Prevention, SQL Databases, Web Servers
• Knowledge of industry IT security standards ISO/IEC 27001 - Information security management, PCI
• Experience with Windows Registry and Windows Group Policy
• Knowledge of VLANs
• Security +, GSEC, CISA, CASP, or CISSP Certification
• CISM, CEH, OSCE, or related certification
• Technical certifications, including MCSE, CCSE, CCSP, or TICSA
• Shall be able to plan, execute information assurance evaluation tests and document test results in a formal document

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

Previously, I was responsible for expert knowledge and experience to teams across Vodafone with an aim to improve security earlier in the development lifecycle.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Very good knowledge of IT security issues at a technical, organizational and procedural level
• Very good knowledge of the mechanisms of vulnerabilities in applications such as SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting and other posted on the OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities
• Skills in the use of vulnerabilities detected
• Good knowledge of issues related to the emergence of vulnerabilities and their prevention at the level of IT infrastructure
• Good knowledge of cryptography
• Risk assessment experience with computer systems and applications
• Best practice and architecture experience with computer systems and applications
• Understanding of risk assessment methodologies and assist with coordinating discussions with other teams