Principal Cyber Engineer Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for input into the security design and ESS architecture by implementing system security mechanisms and providing cybersecurity guidance.

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:

• In depth Computer Network Defense experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Experience with Network Management tools
• Experience with IT Service Management frameworks
• Intermediate to advanced networking knowledge (TCP/IP, firewalls, routers)
• Intermediate to advanced Linux/Unix administration knowledge
• Active TS/SCI with current SSBI and Full Scope Poly
• BS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical expertise creating software solutions on Windows / Mac OS for Enterprise Security, Identity, and Application Access.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Operating storage networks and networking technologies, particularly identification and solution of problems, restart I recovery, additions, deletions, and modifications of network switches, and servers
• Analyzing network and storage characteristics
• Manage, review and audit all IA documentation that pertains to the day to day operations of the enterprise
• Provide working assignments for real time monitoring operations
• Provide weekly audit reports to the government
• Conduct monthly cyber security audits
• Manage and verify compliance with all Information Assurance Vulnerabilities (IAVM’s)
• Review and verify compliance with all Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIG’S)

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the principal cyber engineer position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for assistance with the efforts of security staff to design, develop, engineer and implement solutions to security requirements.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• MS Computer Science, Information Technology (preferred)
• Knowledge of Incident Response Life Cycle based on the NIST Framework
• Excellent technical skills, such as systems administration, network administration, programming, technical support, intrusion detection, malware analysis and forensics
• Requires independent problem solving and proven critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of forensic software to remotely acquire evidence files and follows chain of custody best practices pertaining to acquiring, transferring and storing physical evidence
• Continuously stays informed of emerging cyber security threat activity and incorporates that knowledge into their daily responsibilities
• Working knowledge DNS, Triple A, network protocols, and networking devices – servers, routers, jump boxes, proxys, firewalls, wireless AP, desktops, laptops, wireless computing devices
• Provides informal training and mentoring to senior technical personnel on platforms, tools and practices

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for direction and thought leadership to enterprise-wide initiatives applying security principles such as access control, encryption, and host security as well as state of the art and emerging technologies such as cloud computing, mobile computing, and next generation architecture.

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:

• Risk Management Framework/A&A
• Source Version Control Systems (GIT, SVN)
• Continuous Integration Tools (Buildbot, Jenkins, Bamboo)
• Basic understanding of common Cryptographic Primitives
• Network engineering topics (bridges, GRE, STP, ) experience
• Virtualization technology (qemu+kvm)
• Active TS/SCI with current SSBI
• Knowledge of Windows, Linux operating environments

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

Previously, I was responsible for iA and RMF services such as assessment and creation of System Categorization Memorandums, System Security Plans (SSP), Security Assessment Reports (SAR) and associated Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M).

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:

• Maintain compliance on all servers, workstations, laptops and network equipment
• Manage and audit the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) team
• Manage and audit the latest HBSS ePO / ESS suite team
• Provide cyber assessments to the DOD ISSM on all cyber security related matters
• Manage the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process and the certification and accreditation process
• Understand how to architect solutions in an Amazon Web Services (AWS) environment
• Familiar with DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF)
• Experience with micro-services, Docker, and DCOS