Systems Security Engineer Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for information assurance assessment and recommendations concerning safeguarding of information systems on risk analysis certification testing, vulnerability assessment, incident response, and compliance with ICD 503.

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

• Able and willing to provide assistance and coaching to junior level staff
• Expertise with Juniper firewalls (SRX), routers (MX) and switches (EX) is strongly preferred
• Support developing plans, task execution, and risk identification and mitigation plans
• Contribute to security master plan assessments
• AWS/Cloud environments Security experience
• Preferable Scripting preferable (Bash, python)
• Design of a physical security system for datacentre expansion projects, subject to Cluster Security Manager's (CSM) approval for implementation
• BS / BE in Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science or related field preferred 　

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical expertise to NGA security relevant program management and documentation efforts to include (but not limited to) ICD 503 accreditation, development of Security Impact Determination Requests (SIDR), System Scans and Continuous Monitoring, Program Security Test Procedures and other documents as they pertain to security relevant programs.

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:

• Air-gap Networks & other network configurations
• Certification with Lenel Access Control Systems
• Produce high quality documentation to support the C&A submissions
• Preferred knowledge and experience with HITRUST controls for compliance and/or HIPAA compliance programs
• Experience hardening and securing cloud and microservice environments
• SailPoint Access Certification
• SailPoint Policy Management
• Java, J2EE – JSP, JSF, JDBC, Javascript, Bean Shell, WEB Services

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for briefings related to facility enhancements and/or recommendations, propose project solutions and strategies to senior management that meet facility business challenges.

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:

• Experience presenting work to and/or working with senior leadership teams up to the executive level
• MS or PhD in Computer Engineering with a focus on security
• Able to work effectively in technical and business environments
• Facilitation/Able to work with groups to accomplish tasks
• Open minded about alternative solutions, not constrained by the way processes have always worked within any particular company
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Visio)
• Strong security system knowledge
• Proficient with Matlab/Simulink to develop system simulations that include system models and circuit components to analyze the potential HW + SW solutions

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the systems security engineer position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for support and technical consultation, meeting coordination, and support to recommendation briefings and develop initial recommendation for Government leads.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Unix server performance tuning, testing and troubleshooting
• Host-based security to include HIDS/HIPS, system auditing frameworks
• TACACS+, RADIUS, multifactor authentication systems (SecurID, YubiKey)
• Administrate modern Windows core server components (Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, Active Directory)
• Apply and remediate system lockdowns as mandated by DISA STIGS and related standards
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, fellow contractors on the project, and Government personnel
• Design or implementation of systems that survive on-the-wire, Simulated network attacks
• Practice automating Windows administration tasks with PowerShell

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical insight into relevant cybersecurity topics and provide educational materials, briefings, and training sessions.

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

• Enthusiasm and dedication for information technology
• Work in concert with an engineering team to develop software requirements, design, build and integrate solutions which support a complex set of requirements including Information Assurance
• Requires an active DoD Secret security clearance for consideration
• IAT Level III cert if they don't have CISSP
• In depth experience with administering macOS and *nix systems
• Experience in designing, implementing and managing systems at scale in a global organization with a heterogeneous computing environment
• Security basics and mindset, with interest in acquiring the knowledge to stay up to date with current threats
• Solid problem solving skills, persistent and meticulous about detail