Senior Information Security Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for strategic direction to related governance functions (such as Physical Security/Facilities, HR, and Legal) and leaders throughout the organization on information security matters plus emerging security risks and control technologies.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Hands on experience assessing he effectives of threat management technologies, such as application firewalls, email security, web content security
• Comprehensive knowledge of the regulatory environment including HIPAA, PCI, Red Flags, CaSB1386
• Mastery in documentation and execution of integration processes and standards
• Mastery in documentation and reporting performance measurements for information security related products in service
• Initiative - Looks for opportunities to improve performance
• Professionalism - Treats others with respect
• Fundamental understanding of computer and networking concepts
• Solid experience with scripting languages, regular expressions and APIs

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for oversight and direction to teams responsible for the planning, evaluation, implementation and maintenance of information security technologies.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Feel excited about the potential of securing applications and information
• Work well with both technical and non-technical business partners
• Extensive knowledge of practices and procedures of operating systems and sub systems and/or networking technologies
• Extensive of operating system utilities and applications
• Extensive knowledge of Information Security
• Microsoft MCSA/MCSE, Linux+, Security+, Network+, SSCP, CCNA
• Strong project management skills with proven leadership of project teams
• Strong oral/written communications and interpersonal skills

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the senior information security position.

Previously, I was responsible for technical leadership and strategic direction for security technologies in accordance with TFL security policies, standards, and SOP’s.

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

• Strong knowledge of information security frameworks and standards such as ISO, NIST and regulations related to information security such as PCI, HIPAA, FISMA, SB 1386
• Experience performing packet-level analysis using appropriate tools (e.g., Wireshark, tcpdump)
• Experience using interpreted and compiled computer languages
• Knowledge of different classes of attacks (e.g., passive, active, insider, close-in, distribution)
• Experience and knowledge of Information Security and risk management principles
• Have excellent communications, teamwork, and leadership skills
• Security Certification such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), and any Global Information Assurance Certifications (GIAC), preferred
• Knowledge of infrastructure, application and cloud security principles for risk identification and analysis

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for ongoing security reviews designed to evaluate the current environment as well as new and emerging features and technologies to improve Avanir’s security posture.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

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• Broad knowledge of infrastructure (networks and servers), services, and security policies
• Security monitoring methodologies such as packet capture, flow data (NetFlow), patterns, watch lists, black lists, log parsing, correlation, classification, event generation, taxonomy, filtering
• Perform security assessments on new projects and suppliers to identity risks and support mitigation actions
• Support the CISO to define and implement Security Improvement projects to mitigate security risks
• Work with other internal and external technology partners to define and implement Security Policies, Controls and Technical standards
• Monitor threat profiles based on changes of external and internal environments, define and implement appropriate mitigation activities
• Knowledge of security protocols and common attack vectors, with a willingness to maintain up to date threat knowledge

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

Previously, I was responsible for bAU and Project related support for Security Technologies within the Enterprise Security Portfolio.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Strong working knowledge Windows, Unix/Linux, VMware and Networking
• Experience with programming/scripting languages such as PowerShell, RegEx, SQL
• Possesses working knowledge of privacy and security best practices used in industries that require the highest levels of data protection
• Experience implementing information security policies in regulated industries to ensure compliance with HIPAA, GLBA, PCI, FINRA, FFIEC and other applicable laws and regulations
• Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, ISO and HITRUST CSF
• Possession of industry recognized certifications is highly preferred including, but not limited to, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC, especially GSEC), Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA)
• Thorough knowledge of current threat landscape, especially as it relates to the financial services industry
• Strong familiarity with CSIRT methodologies, threat hunting models, incident response