Senior Security Analyst Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for forensic analysis, including network packet captures, DNS, proxy, Netflow, malware, host-based security and application logs, as well as logs from various types of security sensors.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Technical understanding of Microsoft Active Directory and modern Microsoft operating systems for desktops, laptops and mobile devices
• Experience with System and Network Administration
• Knowledge of global privacy standards
• Additional certifications such as CCSP, CISA
• Extensive knowledge in designing, deploying, and supporting overall security architecture for a large organization utilizing SAP ECC – Including HR, SD, MM, FI, BI/BW modules, ESS and Portal applications
• In-depth knowledge and experience with Segregation of Duties and Auditing tools
• Hands on experience of HANA Studio, including role design, analytic privileges and user implementation processes
• Experience implementing and supporting GRC Access Control 10/10.1 components

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for support of daily security operational tasks, such as responding to alerts from systems (firewall, SIEM, AV, user access logs, etc.).

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Providing technical security assurance and expertise
• Security risk awareness – being aware of security risks and threats and being able to explain those threats to non-IT people in simple terms
• Continuous improvement – identify and suggest more efficient ways of using the tools and information available to achieve improved outcomes
• An understanding of IT Security, both in terms of security architecture and also Information Assurance
• An active interest in software systems/engineering and/or secure communications and Information systems and/or system security architecture and/or malware
• An understanding of Security and Application logs
• Desirable knowledge of large public sector programmes
• CISSP is a requirement

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for detailed forensic analysis and reporting on a variety of sources including packet captures, filesystems, host based application and security logs, networking and security devices.

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:

• Notify Management of any security threats and provide incident response support to resolve issue
• Provide regular reports to management regarding status of individual workload and activities, and results of scans and audits
• Read and understand network (NIDS) and host intrusion detection(HIDS) logs
• Provides an interface and information to the IRS FISMA team for creation and resolution of Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) related to FISMA reporting requirements and the correction of FISMA issues
• Provides highly technical and specialized guidance, and solutions to complex security problems
• Works to ensure that developers create the most secure systems in the world while enhancing the privacy of all system users
• Currently possess an active Moderate Risk Background Investigation (MBI) security clearance
• Application development and Information Security background

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for reporting on a wide variety of network data feeds including but not limited to network logs, syslogs, firewall logs, netflow data, and IDS/IPS logs.

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

• Advanced knowledge in defining preventative security controls, particularly in relation to protecting applications and data (i.e., firewalls, IDS/IPS, WAFs, anti-malware systems, cross-site scripting libraries)
• Knowledge of SOX, SOC, PCI, and regulatory security audit programs and advanced knowledge of audit procedures
• Advanced knowledge of operating system security controls (e.g., Windows, Linux, Unix)
• Results Oriented and high engagement
• Business professionalism at all times
• Record of participating in designing, configuring, troubleshooting and maintaining new security processes and security technologies
• Knowledge of European Data Privacy Laws & UK Privacy regulations
• A relevant audit qualification (CISSP / CISM)

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for security Best Practices recommendations on a variety of tools and security domains including Network (Firewall, IDS), Platform (Windows/Linux), and Application (Webservers, Databases).

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

• Managing and ensuring regulatory compliance with local, state or federal programs
• Develop formal project schedules with set milestones
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT, Visio)
• Knowledge of the various security disciplines (i.e., physical, technical, information, industrial, operation, security force, and procedural security)
• ASIS Certification as a Certified Protection Professional
• Understand adversary techniques, tactics, and procedures and how to counter them
• Experience working with Intrusion detection/prevention systems
• Familiar with how logic and rules are used by common security tools to identify and mitigate security threats