Architect, Security Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for subject matter expertise support in the detection, analysis, and mitigation of malware, trends in malware development and capabilities, and proficiency with malware analysis capabilities.

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

• Determine baseline security configuration standards for operating systems (e.g., OS hardening), network segmentation, identity and access management (IAM) and cyber products and services
• Develop standards and practices for data encryption and tokenization in the organization, based on the organization's data classification criteria
• Conduct or facilitate threat modeling of services and applications that tie to the risk, data and industry drivers associated with the service or application
• Validate security configurations and access to security infrastructure tools, including firewalls, IPSs, WAFs and anti-malware/endpoint protection systems for both internal and commercial utilisation
• Expert knowledge of security issues, techniques and implications across all existing computer platforms, including datacenter, networks, cloud (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS), micro-services and emerging/maturing technology platforms
• Security certifications such as CISSP and CISM preferable
• Architecture certifications such as TOGAF preferable
• Knowledge in information security standards such as ISO27001, COBIT and OWASP

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the architect, security position.

Previously, I was responsible for top-class log collection services to the Detection & Response Teams to better protect against attacks and detect new attack vectors.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Disciplined work approach – keen attention to detail
• A proven track record of delivery of complex multi-discipline systems in global environments
• Security industry standard certifications, such as CISSP, CISM
• Microsoft standard certifications, such as MCSA, MCSE
• Azure Active Directory experience, in particular SSO, Multi-factor authentication, and Azure security services, such as Azure PIM, Identity Protection, Information Protection
• Third-party Privileged Identity Management products, such as CyberArk
• Experience in regulated environments, and/or with compliance to standards/frameworks, such as SOX, NIST, ISO, PCI
• Experience with migration tools (Quest, Binary Tree, ADMT)

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

Previously, I was responsible for third-level support and analysis during and after a security incident (phishing campaigns, malware outbreaks, DoS attacks).

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• CESG Certified Professional (CCP) IA Architect at Senior Level
• CCP Security Information Risk Advisor (SIRA) at Senior Level
• CISSP, TOGAF, or other similar certifications strongly preferred
• Broad knowledge of IT business and application landscape
• Establish and build working relationships with individuals throughout the organization in support of IT department objectives
• Proven knowledge of common infrastructure security flaws, risks and possible remediations
• Previous experience with virtualization technologies, anti-malware, SIEM solutions, firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems
• Knowledge of risk frameworks such as OWASP, CWE, and CVSS

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the architect, security position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for education to IT staff about new emerging attack methodologies and assist in updating the defined development standards.

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

• Experience with assessment, development, implementation, and documentation of comprehensive security technologies and processes, including data protection, encryption, identity and access management, and network security in integrated device / application, mobile, and cloud environments
• Extensive experience with network protocols and security and governance tools
• Experience modeling and reviewing threats to assess security risks and approaches
• Strong interpersonal, communication, team, and presentation skills
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure
• Comfortable engaging cross-functional partners including executives, development teams, system architects, product management, manufacturing, Support, and others
• Great listening and coaching skills
• Detailed understanding of SSL/TLS protocols and certificate-based solutions preferred

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for architectural leadership in security across a number of interdependent engineering teams, architects, systems and offerings with a focus on predicting, preventing, and detecting incidents on the Intuit attack surface.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Up to date knowledge of current risks and threats to networks and endpoints
• General knowledge of U.S. privacy and security compliance requirements
• Experience working with Active Directory and various LDAP technologies
• Experience working with various Identity and Access management technology solutions
• Understanding of network security and infrastructure
• Extensive understanding of overall IT security best practices for both process and technology
• Establish platform security policies, standards and best practices
• Develop & build Security (both tools & processes) into the platform delivery standards