Staff Network Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the staff network position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for strong technical insight and resolution actions for incidents across the following hardware and software: Check Point, Palo Alto, Netscreen, F5, Cisco ACE, Cisco Nexus routers and switches.

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:

• Configuration Management (SCM)
• Experience with distributed source control tools such as git
• Systems using configuration management tools such as Docker, Puppet, Chef or Ansible
• Previous experience managing multiple resources and projects
• Solid knowledge of modern UNIX kernels (i.e., Linux, BSD, Solaris, AIX, or HP/UX) in kernel/C development, debugging, problem and performance analysis
• Knowledge of CPU internals, CPU schedulers, memory management
• Experience with layer-2, and/or layer-3 network protocols and technologies
• Virtualization technologies, centralized networking, security management are all big pluses

In response to your job posting for staff network, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for technical assistance and support to a Cisco based MPLS network with 10 core sites and 1000+ remote sites.

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

• Work closely with the network QA team to ensure all new network designs and changes are tested and certified in non-production environments prior to production deployment
• Experience with Electronic Engineering/development/support of USCG/USN shipboard Command and Control systems highly desirable
• Have a working knowledge of computer networks' serial interfaces to external devices
• Expert-level knowledge of Unix or Linux system administration at scale
• General Understanding of Budgets and/or Capable of Learning about Budgeting (capital and functional) and accounting processes to ensure compliance with the budget
• Willingness to embrace, influence, and lead change
• Familiarity with network management and diagnostic tools
• Work collaboratively with multi-functional distributed teams Engineering, QA and Product Management in all phases - Requirements, Development, Testing, Launch/Release

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the staff network position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for support and maintenance to assigned network gear to include Cisco switches, access-points, and battery backup systems.

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

• Good understanding of mobile networks, RAN technologies and industry specs
• Experience in network modeling, simulation and statistical analysis
• Working knowledge of machine learning, big data and real-time analytics
• Hands-on SW architecture and development
• Operating systems knowledge with advanced concepts such as virtualization, containers, micro services
• Familiar with open source development, openStack, openFlow, Docker, etc
• In depth knowledge of Firewall and URL filtering with any of the following, Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Bluecoat, Websense, and Checkpoint
• Cisco Nexus and ASR 1000 experience preferred

Please consider me for the staff network opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical guidance to network engineering support group in a LAN/WAN platform environment that uses Cisco routers and switches, VOIP and Telecommunication hardware often working with personnel from other groups within the organization.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience with F5 LTM and GTM solutions
• Experience with Palo Alto security equipment
• Experience using scripts and scripting languages such as Python or Perl to deploy and manage device configurations
• Demonstrated experience with the management, design, and installation of servers, routers, switches, and network components in a business environment
• Extensive troubleshooting experience with McAfee, Cisco, Juniper, and Windows operating systems
• Extensive troubleshooting experience with network hardware including but not limited to Juniper/Cisco switches, routers and multiple firewall s/w and appliance types
• Demonstrated PC and networking skills, including LiveMeeting, conferencing servers
• Driven by quality customer service

I would like to submit my application for the staff network opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for administration support of Cisco IP Telephony/IP Contact Center applications.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Advanced process orientation and exhibited
• On and off premise DDOS solutions
• Extensive experience with Cisco’s enterprise product lines (switches, routers, security products)
• Deep knowledge of STP, 802.1q, LACP, vPC
• OS fundamentals, computer architecture, multi-threading concepts, SW engineering processes, advanced data structures
• Working knowledge on Linux OS
• Certifications (VCP, CCNA, Red Hat, A+, Network+
• Proficient with two of Checkpoint Firewall-1, Palo Alto firewall technologies