IT Security Consultant Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for a variety of advisory services related to internal controls, risk assessments, risk management, IT controls, related standards (Sarbanes-Oxley, FISCAM, FISMA, NIST, COBIT), an POA&Ms.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Strong knowledge of standards / regulations impacting information security, particularly in the financial services industry (e.g., PCI, SOX, FISMA)
• Experience in Host Intrusion Detection and Prevention (HIP/HID) management
• View Security as an enabler to business and data protection
• Partner with the customer to align information security with the customer’s business strategy, security policies and regulatory and compliance landscape resulting in increased protection and reduced risk
• Strong knowledge of standards / regulations impacting information security, particularly in the financial services industry (e.g., PCI, SOX, HIPAA)
• Serve as a top subject matter expert in key elements of the practice
• Reverse engineering mobile ARM architecture binaries
• Proficient in programming languages such as .NET, Visual Basic, Java, Python

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for input into WPT standards, processes, and tools team to enhance & mature WPT and WK tools.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience in IT Security, in particular in Host Intrusion Detection and Prevention (HIP/HID)
• Report to the Director of Security and Compliance\Federal Compliance Manager
• Assist with FedRAMP continuous monitoring and compliance activities
• Excellent MS office, Vision, Project skills
• Align with corporate cultural
• CISSP Certification highly preferable
• Leadership qualities with a team-player mindset
• Remain contactable under urgent circumstances (24x7 standby)

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

Previously, I was responsible for expertise as it relates to FISMA, OMB/DHS requirements, NIST Special Publications and Standards, and other federal guidance.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Extensive knowledge, understanding and awareness of IT, Security, Risk and Compliance Controls related to Applications and Infrastructure
• CISSP or Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) or equivalent
• Arcsight (LMS tool) are preferred
• Prefer 2 or 3 of the major solution products, such as Firewalls, Log Management, 2 Factor Authentication, IPS
• Working hours and condition varies as per project needs
• Extensive knowledge of ICT processes and security management concepts, practices, frameworks, systems and solutions (ISO27000, Cobit, GAMP, ITIL)
• Good knowledge of agile ways of working
• Good knowledge of working in a validated environment

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for endpoint protection leveraging industry leading application control products and tools to lock down critical systems and servers from unwanted changes, malware, and malicious file behavior allowing only trusted and approved software to execute.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Knowledge about risk management concepts in general
• Strong management, consulting & auditing skills
• Extensive experience in working in multicultural, international and virtual teams
• Some knowledge of critical IT security issues including those around identity management, identity and access governance, intrusion prevention, forensic investigation, fraud prevention and monitoring, audit, risk identification and analysis, security and contingency planning, business continuity and disaster recovery, incident response, training and awareness
• Location can be NYC, Boston, Dallas, Stamford CT, Arlington VA, Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento or Santa Clara CA
• Represent IT Security in Delivery/Operational meetings
• Review service management reports to ensure tickets (i.e., incidents, problems, requests, and changes) related to information security are being acknowledged, worked, and Service Level Agreements are being met
• Conduct an ongoing security awareness program for NTT DATA Services personnel supporting the client to ensure staff understand and are compliant with the relevant information security obligations in support of the client

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

Previously, I was responsible for technical implementations and daily monitoring of the university’s complex IT environment in accordance with best practices and standards such as PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards), DMCA, FERPA, etc.

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:

• Security Solution / Implementation experience (Involved in some security function as part of projects)
• Familiarity with Web server, Application Server Technology, Tools, Software and Scripting
• Familiarity and background on Identity and Access Management Product Solutions (Oracle/NetIQ/CA/Others) AND/OR PKI/Certification Authority Solutions (Microsoft CA) preferred
• Interest in service management and service development/improvements
• Good understanding of the global business and experience of operating in either an above country, or a global service environment
• Experience of service delivery and support organisation management, including the development of support processes & procedures
• Knowledge of the IT quality standards (ITMS), support and infrastructure environment and of business processes and information technology solutions
• Proactive problem resolution skills, able to identify issues before they become significant problems and propose solutions