Regional Security Manager Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for guidance to business units on physical security matters in accordance with corporate security policy and physical security standards.

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:

• Professional designation from ASIS International is preferred
• Strong track record of successfully managing Vendor relationships
• Strong IT background (Networking, Security or Unix/Linux Administration)
• Previous experience in infrastructure operational teams
• Experience in IT Security (Firewalls, VPNs, Routers/Switches, Radius, Kerberos, Linux)
• Academic studies in at least one of the fields of
• Strong people management and relationship skills
• Operational planning and/or implementation

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for security recommendations in the design and construction of the factory and oversee physical security systems and controls.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Implement Industry best practice and update existing Standards and Security Design documentation used by the Organisation
• Provides consulting services to business asset owners on information security topics as directed and with support from more senior team members
• Support the implementation of ISO 27001 controls and General Data Protection Regulations
• Understand the relevant Legislation and Regulations regarding the use of Information Technology and the Protection of Data and ensure that RX business processes comply with all such relevant legislation
• Have involvement with all Information Security functions including Projects, SOC and Security Testing to ensure Policies, Standards and Awareness initiatives support their requirements and processes
• CISM/CISSP or equivalent
• PCI-DSS, ISO27001, access controls, web application security, data classification and handling, 3rd party security, and cryptographic techniques
• Good knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley COBIT areas and controls (cSOX)

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for gGBL’s Executive and the Head of Security Africa timely and appropriate monthly security reports on emerging security threats, and submit relevant security reports that include security improvements and trends.

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:

• Quality management experience an advantage
• West African or other European languages an advantage
• Leadership and sound judgment
• Strategic program management & consulting skills
• Build relationships with E-Staff and business leaders
• Willingness to challenge status quo, innovate and introduce new ideas
• Understanding of differences in standards and culture across geographies and cultures
• Extensive knowledge of Federal banking regulations, criminal and fraud investigations, security and security systems, case management, operational risk management, compliance policies/procedures and banking operations

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the regional security manager position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for generalist security support encompassing physical security (physical / technical/ convergence), loss prevention, crime prevention, security awareness training, travel security and journey management.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Contributing to Information Security strategy
• Track security status with RX’s information security policies, practices, and standards, through continuous monitoring and consulting
• Managing a programme of continuous internal and 3rd party security assessments
• Works with internal and external stakeholders across RX to improve processes, mitigate risks, and remediate vulnerabilities
• Ensure Business Unit compliance with RX BCM and DR Minimum Mandatory Requirements
• Supporting all areas of the risk, security and compliance portfolio, including security awareness, PCI compliance, conducting security research, compiling compliance reports, communicating with stakeholders, and collaborating with the IT operations teams
• Supports security processes by reviewing scans of all critical assets and follow-up on all reported critical/high vulnerabilities
• Ensure all results of all tests and all audits are followed up and monitored

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for advice and counsel regarding computer security solutions, emerging security technology, and service as internal security consultant to the organization.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Security Compliance Reviews, security incident response, delivery of security training/awareness programmes
• Proactive, good communication skills across all levels in an organisation, able to work autonomously, able to deliver results through others, pragmatic, high levels of initiative, innovative
• Team player with flexible “can-do” attitude
• Good communicator at all levels within an organization
• Awareness of need to keep other team members informed and involved in projects
• Experience of Management Systems such as ISO27001 or ISO9001 an advantage
• Identification and assessment of security risks and development of risk management recommendations
• Knowledge and experience with regulatory compliance requirements (MTSA, CFATS, C-TPAT, ITAR)