Information Security Architect Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for identity architecture leadership and technical design & guidance across technology products, platforms and services delivered across businesses.

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:

• Open Source security tools experience (nmap, tcpdump, sysinternals suite, backtrack)
• OS Hardening experience – Windows and Unix/Linux
• Database security experience – preferably DBA experience (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL)
• Experience in auditing Firewalls/Routers, DNS, FTP, WINS
• Malware analysis and remediation experience
• Familiarity with information security standards and frameworks including ISO 27002, NIST, CoBIT
• Organizational leadership and support
• Employs a strategic mindset

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

Previously, I was responsible for deep expertise to engineering teams on SDL including threat modeling, secure design, secure development, secure testing, vulnerability assessments, and secure management for software and firmware development.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Advanced knowledge and experience managing a security engineering or security operations team in a large, complex enterprise
• Experience in the role of enterprise or security architect, delivering effective solutions in a large, complex enterprise
• Thorough understanding of the security controls provided in common platforms and applications in the corporate environment including, but not limited to, Unix, Linux, Windows, IBM Mainframe (zTPF, MVS), MS SQL, Server Microsoft Outlook
• Comfort working across multiple computing platforms
• Industry security designations preferred
• Solid knowledge of security principals and technologies
• Work with the Information Security team on the placement and configuration of key monitoring and prevention tools
• Assess security threats and vulnerabilities using structured methodologies such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework or ISO 27001

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for security Architecture design services to portfolio teams during their engagement within the established solutions development lifecycle (SDLC).

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:

• Expertise in information assurance best practices
• Work with various internal groups and companies to better understand their risk profile, roadmaps, strategies and requirements
• Identify related IT security risks and known gap areas, and tie it to business risk and value
• Identify and evaluate alternative risk mitigations
• Architect/design solutions (technologies, processes)
• Provide oversight for implementation of security-impacting projects by business, IT, and operations teams
• Serve as the subject matter expert on a number of security technologies
• Experience with ISO framework and controls

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for deep data design expertise across structured and semi-structured approaches using varying techniques or methodologies.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Understanding of security as it relates to computer technology, methodology, and full life-cycle development
• Experience in working with data protection controls governing confidential data
• Demonstrable work experience managing timelines, work plans, deliverables
• Preference for at least one current recognized security professional certification such as Security certification such as CISA, CISM, and/or CISSP
• Expert collaborator who lives and believes an “options before obstacles” mindset
• Strong understanding of security tenets, such as encryption/key management, network design, access control, incident containment
• Knowledge of the intricacies related to NIST, HIPAA, SOX, PCI, or state privacy laws
• Has a deep passion for areas of information security / information assurance

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

Previously, I was responsible for security instruction for new projects to ensure policies are carried out and security methodologies are followed.

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

• Prepare system security reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends, and present this reporting for management review
• Improve processes by identifying inefficiencies and solutions for process improvements
• Enhance the reputation of the department and organization by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, and by exploring opportunities to add value to business strategies and objectives
• Write clear guidelines for the implementation engineers, then confirm that the designed security measures have been implemented per the requirements
• Mentoring & People) Enhance existing architectural design and competence by planning delivery of solutions, answering technical and procedural questions for less experienced team members, teaching improved processes, and mentoring team members
• Regularly update their knowledge and expertise by tracking and understanding emerging security practices and standards, participating in industry educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, participating in professional organizations such as the NH-ISAC, ISO, or SANS
• Strong knowledge of forensic tools/processes
• Strong knowledge of penetration testing