IT Security & Compliance Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for subject Matter Expertise for all networking technologies with heavy participation in key decision-making processes for the acquisition of current/new technologies into the NIH environment.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Understanding of cloud deployment models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and security
• Demonstrated leadership of successful process improvement initiatives
• Strong understanding of IT security applications and techniques , FIM, IDS, IPS, Web tracking and filtering, anti-virus / malware
• Able to work independently on a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Familiarity with enterprise productivity tools excel, Jira trouble ticketing systems
• Solid understanding of Information security standards and IT frameworks (ISO27002, CoBIT, ITIL, ISF )
• Participates with the project team(s) to gather a full understanding of project scope and business requirements
• Studies current and proposed business processes to determine impact of security measures on business goals

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the IT security & compliance position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for domain expertise in networking hardware and communication technologies, and systems programming.

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

• Translate policy to actions and provide guidance and interpretation as necessary to infrastructure teams, and educate cross functional tower delivery teams
• Track, and remediate policy violations, and establish a policy wavier framework
• Develop reporting dashboard comprising various elements of the overall compliance landscape
• Communicate to non-technical stakeholders complex technical nuances to achieve understanding and support of compelling security initiatives
• Provide single point of contact for client’s security / compliance teams and to internal delivery teams
• Interface with Internal Audit, External Audit, Compliance and 3rd Party Assessment functions
• Create presentations pertaining to the audit services being provided
• Schedule meetings, maintain meeting notes and action items

Please consider me for the IT security & compliance opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for technical and business input for IT infrastructure projects related to all networking and related technologies.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations
• Experience creating detailed IT Compliance reports for management
• Experience creating clear and concise technical documentation specifically focused on IT Compliance
• Extensive expertise with endpoint security systems and processes such as Bit9, Carbon Black, Palo Alto WildFire, Microsoft SCEP, and TrendMicro AV
• Expert knowledge with security processes and practices related to firewall and server configuration, system hardening, and security management
• Expert knowledge maintaining security for email messaging systems and relays, with a focus on Microsoft Exchange-based messaging and related tools
• Expert knowledge of security incident management and response, including use of SIEM tools such as Exabeam, Splunk, SolarWinds, and similar
• Expert knowledge of Information Security principles, forensics, and incident response

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the IT security & compliance position.

Previously, I was responsible for multiple solutions to business problems, then leverages data to justify, and recommend the appropriate voice and/or data networking improvements that leverage new or existing technologies.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Expert knowledge of NIST Cyber Security Framework, PCI, SOC, ISO/IEC and similar security standards, and practical application of those standards to solutioning
• Experience with network access control implementation and management
• Highly effective communicator, who is experienced with communicating complex security items to a non-technical audience
• Provided support for other offices, including support for offices in Europe, Asia, and South America
• Provide guidance and interpretation of industry trends and client owned security objectives
• Participate with the customer in the strategic design process to translate compliance and regulatory requirements into controls, processes and systems
• Review, prioritize and recommend compliance control improvements as they relate to the achievement of the customer’s compliance objectives
• Track, test, and document policy controls to ensure the teams’ daily activities are in alignment with stated policy

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the IT security & compliance position.

Previously, I was responsible for technical leadership on network engineering projects with regard to cross- technology disciplines: data, voice, video networking and web based technologies.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience in baseline best security tactics, tools, and technologies, with strong knowledge of security standards
• Security compliance generalist background with experience in the practice, auditing, and governance of enterprise class security controls frameworks
• Provide guidance and interpretation of industry trend and client owned security objectives
• Participate with the customer in the strategic design process to translate compliance and regulatory requirements into customer's compliance objectives
• Communicate to non-technical stakeholders complex technical nuances to achieve an understanding and support of compelling security initiatives
• Interface with the internal audit, external audit, compliance and 3rd party assessment functions
• Experience with information security, internal and external audits, contract compliance and quality initiatives
• Department Administration – Assist with billing for services, lead / direct non-exempts