Security Team Lead Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for input to the Information Security Policy, standards and procedures that consider relevant regional regulations and industry council 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:

• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (all OSI layers, protocols)
• Strong knowledge of and experience with commercial or open-source offensive security tools for reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation and post-exploitation
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Server, database and messaging technologies
• Good knowledge of Storage Area Network (SAN) and related technologies
• Good knowledge of Cisco-based network communications technology
• Experience of Legal & Regulatory compliance issues, as well best practices in application and network security
• Knowledge of ITIL concepts and adoption
• MS / Cisco / NetApp certifications

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

Previously, I was responsible for advice to global business units on actions needed to align business requirements with relevant global security frameworks, standards, policies, and procedures.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience with Encryption software (PGP or McAfee SafeBoot)
• Enterprise Security Information Management systems experience
• An understanding and appreaciation of cloud hosted service infrastructure
• Willing to adapt to API-first microservices software craftmanship
• Expert level experience in application penetration testing
• Development experience in of the following languages C#, Java, Swift, JavaScript
• Good understanding of various Azure services and security components, such as for example KeyVault, Cloud Services, Service Bus, etc
• Experience with current Microsoft server and desktop application security, including SharePoint, VMWare security, and database security, such as Oracle, MS SQL, and Microsoft Access

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the security team lead position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for security Awareness; Basic Life Safety Training and Basic Fire Safety Training to employees and contract security personnel as needed or directed.

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:

• CIA, CISA can be an added qualification
• Experience with current Microsoft server and desktop application security, including SharePoint, VMWare security, and database security, such as Oracle, MS SQL, and MS Access
• DoDD 8570.1 or DoD 8570.01-M IA Technical (IAT) III Certification
• Experience with current Red Hat Linux Enterprise OS security configurations
• Experience with current UNIX OS security configurations
• Experience with current Microsoft server and desktop application security, including SharePoint
• Experience with 2FA, SAML, SSO, OAuth, Roles and Permissions, Authentication, Authorization, Encryption, OWASP top 10, Secure coding, application security, Session Management
• Experience with tools, including Qualys, Nessus, WebInspect, AppDetective, Hailstorm, Metasploit, Burp Suite Pro, Aircrack-ng, and Kismet

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for advice to business units on actions needed to align business requirements with relevant security frameworks, standards, policies, and procedures.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Professional level understanding of TCP/IP fundamentals, network protocols, system administration and network architectures
• Demonstrable skills in identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities in operating systems and web applications
• Application (web, mobile, ) penetration testing
• Social engineering testing (e-mail phishing, phone, physical)
• Experience with current RedHat Linux Enterprise security configurations
• Experience with current UNIX security configurations
• Symantec Antivirus and Symantec Endpoint Protection expertise
• Expert knowledge of McAfee VirusScan, ePolicy Orchestrator v5.1x and 4.x, and with McAfee Host Intrusion Prevention or Symantec Host Intrusion Detection

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

Previously, I was responsible for thought leadership to Business and ensure that initiatives are aligned with Information Security strategy, policy, procedures, and standards.

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

• Hands on experience in both SOAP and REST min
• Need to have Agile development experience – 3 yrs
• Extensive development experience with Java programming language
• Experience in software development tools (versioning systems, bug tracking tools) and processes (continuous integration, automatic testing)
• Strong understanding of design patterns, industry best practices
• Affinity and/or experience in smartcards, RFID, mobile, secure systems, data processing, networking is preferred
• An active Top Secret Clearance with SCI and polygraph
• A BS/MS/Ph.D in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field